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3.1 SEQ. AS.

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 10mins

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1.

What is confucianism? Identify the correct description.

a)

A Chinese ethical and philosophical system taught by Confucius.

b)

A branch of Buddhism emphasizing meditation.

c)

A modern political ideology.

d)

An ancient Greek religious belief system.

2.

Confucianism emphasizes moral leadership, social harmony, and respect for ________.

a)

elders

b)

peers

c)

youth

d)

citizens

3.

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

a)

It is the divine right that grants legitimacy to rulers based on virtue and moral leadership.

b)

It is an economic policy aimed at wealth redistribution.

c)

It is a set of religious rituals to invoke blessings.

d)

It is a political system based on popular vote.

4.

The Mandate of Heaven is the belief that a ruler's authority comes from divine approval.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Choose the best definition for legalism:

a)

A philosophy that emphasizes strict adherence to law as a basis for order in society.

b)

A flexible approach to ethics and morals without strict rules.

c)

A system that values personal freedom over state control.

d)

A form of artistic expression influenced by legal themes.

6.

Hammurabi's Code is known for its strict justice system based on 'an eye for an eye.'

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Identify the historical trade route known as the Silk Road.

a)

An ancient trade network connecting Asia and Europe

b)

A modern highway in Asia

c)

A digital information network

d)

A type of luxurious fabric

8.

The Silk Road facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and ________.

a)

culture

b)

technology

c)

skills

d)

traditions

9.

What is cultural diffusion?

a)

The spread of cultural beliefs and social practices from one society to another

b)

The transfer of genetic material between species

c)

The practice of preserving cultural artifacts within a single society

d)

A process by which cultural traits disappear completely

10.

Which of the following is a major example of cultural diffusion?

a)

Spread of Christianity

b)

Spread of Buddhism

c)

Spread of Islam

d)

Spread of Hinduism

11.

What is the belief about social order in Confucianism?

a)

Social order is achieved through the cultivation of moral virtues and adherence to hierarchical relationships.

b)

Social order is established purely by rigid legalism and state control.

c)

Social order is considered irrelevant and unimportant in societal development.

d)

Social order arises spontaneously without relying on traditional virtues.

12.

In Confucian thought, what is the arrangement of individuals into levels of power and responsibility called?

a)

Hierarchy

b)

Egalitarianism

c)

Meritocracy

d)

Social contract

13.

What is the role of rulers in Confucianism vs. Legalism?

a)

In Confucianism, rulers serve as moral exemplars encouraging virtuous behavior, whereas in Legalism they are authoritarian figures who enforce strict laws.

b)

In both Confucianism and Legalism, rulers are merely ceremonial figureheads.

c)

Confucianism considers rulers as democratic leaders, and Legalism views them as advisors only.

d)

Confucianism and Legalism both regard rulers as symbolic representatives without any directive power.