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WorksheetsReligious Philosophies of Ancient China Assessment
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
During the Shang Dynasty, folk religion was practiced.
True
False
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.
True
False
What is an oracle bone?
A bone with a question supposed to be answered by the ancestors
a bone used to mix ancient soups
a bone used to make a request from the gods
a cracked bone with pictures of the gods on it
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?
Mandate of Heaven
Divine Right of Kings
Rule of Law
Feudal System
According to belief in the Mandate of Heaven, earthquakes and floods might be signs that...
the king did not govern well
the end of the world was near
the people did not obey they laws
the natural world ignored humans
A set of beliefs about how to live.
philosophy
dynasty
loess
oracle bones
Followers of Taoism believe that the Tao is _______________.
A set of moral guidelines
A single supreme god
An invisible force that connects all living things in nature
a pathway to a just and stable government.
Followers of Taoism believe that the Tao is
proper relationships between people.
a form of ancestor worship.
a pathway to a just and stable government.
the natural way of the universe.
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?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daosim
Hinduism
Taoism valued a strong government.
True
False
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.
Lao Tzu
Siddhartha Guatama
Confucius
Ghandi
Which symbol represents the harmony between two opposite forces in Daoism?
Sun and Moon
Earth and Sky
Fire and Water
Yin and Yang
Filial piety OR Respecting family order is a major feature of which system of thought influential in China?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Buddhism
Which philosopher preached a set of beliefs focused on restoring decency and respect called Confucianism?
Buddha
Shangdi
Laozi
Confucius
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?
Master Wong
Laozi
Siddartha Guatama
Confucius
Confucius and Lao Tzu are examples of Chinese...
Gods
Philosophers
Prophets
Emperors
This belief system follows the "Eightfold Path" and "Four Noble Truths"
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Which philosophy involves rebirth/reincarnation until Nirvana is reached.
Buddhism
Legalism
Confucianism
Taoism
According to Legalism, people are born bad-natured and selfish and need to be controlled.
True
False
This philosophy is known for its strict laws and harsh punishments to maintain order.
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Legalism
Legalism was the primary philosophy of the Han dynasty.
True
False
This philosophy valued education and thought the government should be run by educated individuals.
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
Legalism
