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Religious Philosophies of Ancient China Assessment

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

During the Shang Dynasty, folk religion was practiced.

a)

True

b)

False

2.

Folk religion involves worshiping many gods and ancestors as well as performing religious ceremonies involving ritual axes for sacrifices and ritual vessels for providing offerings.

a)

True

b)

False

3.

What is an oracle bone?

a)

A bone with a question supposed to be answered by the ancestors

b)

a bone used to mix ancient soups

c)

a bone used to make a request from the gods

d)

a cracked bone with pictures of the gods on it

4.

What principle did the Zhou dynasty use to justify their rule, suggesting that the heavens granted the emperor the right to rule based on his ability to govern well?

a)

Mandate of Heaven

b)

Divine Right of Kings

c)

Rule of Law

d)

Feudal System

5.

According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that...

a)

the king did not govern well

b)

the end of the world was near

c)

the people did not obey they laws

d)

the natural world ignored humans

6.

A set of beliefs about how to live.

a)

philosophy

b)

dynasty

c)

loess

d)

oracle bones

7.

Followers of Taoism believe that the Tao is _______________.

a)

A set of moral guidelines

b)

A single supreme god

c)

An invisible force that connects all living things in nature

d)

a pathway to a just and stable government.

8.

Followers of Taoism believe that the Tao is

a)

proper relationships between people.

b)

a form of ancestor worship.

c)

a pathway to a just and stable government.

d)

the natural way of the universe.

9.

A philosophy that developed in China and stressed the belief that one should live in harmony, believed that people should avoid interfering with nature or each other. They should be like water and simply let things flow in a natural way. It is called?

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daosim

d)

Hinduism

10.

Taoism valued a strong government.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

He was the most famous Daoist teacher. He taught that people should not try to gain wealth, nor should they seek power. People should be like water and simply let things flow in a natural way.

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Siddhartha Guatama

c)

Confucius

d)

Ghandi

12.

Which symbol represents the harmony between two opposite forces in Daoism?

a)

Sun and Moon

b)

Earth and Sky

c)

Fire and Water

d)

Yin and Yang

13.

Filial piety OR Respecting family order is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

14.

Which philosopher preached a set of beliefs focused on restoring decency and respect called Confucianism?

a)

Buddha

b)

Shangdi

c)

Laozi

d)

Confucius

15.

During the Zhou period he became the most influential teacher in Chinese history. He thought that China was overrun with rude and dishonest people. Upset by the disorder and people’s lack of decency, he said that the Chinese needed to return to ethics. He was called?

a)

Master Wong

b)

Laozi

c)

Siddartha Guatama

d)

Confucius

16.
Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.
a)
authority
b)
jail
c)
love
d)
trouble
17.
Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of
a)
Hinduism
b)
Legalism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Daoism
18.

Confucius and Lao Tzu are examples of Chinese...

a)

Gods

b)

Philosophers

c)

Prophets

d)

Emperors

19.
What philosophy includes Karma?
a)
Taoism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Academism
20.

This belief system follows the "Eightfold Path" and "Four Noble Truths"

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

21.

Which philosophy involves rebirth/reincarnation until Nirvana is reached.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Legalism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Taoism

22.

According to Legalism, people are born bad-natured and selfish and need to be controlled.

a)

True

b)

False

23.

This philosophy is known for its strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

Legalism

24.

Legalism was the primary philosophy of the Han dynasty.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

This philosophy valued education and thought the government should be run by educated individuals.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Legalism