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Chinese Philosophies Quiz 2024
By Janifer A Douglas
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Read each question and all answer choices carefully. Then choose the best response.
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In the later years of the Zhou dynasty, what was happening in China that led to new philosophies?
the dynasty was figuring out what to do with their wealth
there was disorder and civil war
lords were loyal to the king
democracy began and people voted on laws
The right of a Chinese Dynasty to rule with the blessings of the Gods is called...
The Mandate of Heaven
The Dynastic Cycle
The Heavenly Commandments
The Oracle Bones
Confucius had very strict ideas about how people should...
cook their food
travel and trade
behave to develop moral character
pray and worship the gods
Confucius was ________________.
a warrior
a worker
a philosopher
an artist
Which of these would Confucius have valued
most
highly?
riches
respect
freedom
creativity
Which of the following was NOT one of Confucius's basic relationships?
Hu
sband and Wife
Father and Brother
Ruler and Subject
Friend and Friend
In which of the basic relationships did Confucius say both people were of equal status?
Ruler and Subject
Father and Son
Friend and Friend
Older Sibling and Younger Sibling
Which phrase below best completes the following quotation?
“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I . . .”
"may do whatever I want."
"can punish them harshly."
"must set a good example."
"have to grant their wishes."
According to Confucius, people are naturally...
good
bad
a combination of good and bad
none of the above
Which one of the things below was
most
important to Confucius?
power
education
wealth
fame
If you were a laborer or artisan, what would Confucius say that you should do?
plan to rise to a higher status
behave properly for your role
try to outwit those around you
relax and stop working so hard
The Dao means...
the Center.
the Middle.
the Way.
the Path.
"The universe is a balance of opposites" is a belief of which philosophical perspective?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Hinduism
Question 14
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Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.
bring harmony
make changes
be important
not interfere
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by...
reading the ancient texts.
working hard to become wealthy.
serving in government jobs.
living in harmony with nature.
Who is the founder of Legalism?
Confucius
Laozi
Hanfeizi
Siddhartha Gautama
According to Legalism, people...
can live in harmony if they have proper relationships.
are naturally selfish and need to be controlled.
can live in harmony if they are one with nature.
want to do what is right.
A ruler who agrees with the Legalism philosophy would...
not interfere too much with his people.
be strict and harsh.
treat his subjects as his children.
rule by example.
Which dynasty did Legalism influence the MOST?
Qin
Shang
Zhou
Xia
If the white portion of the yin and yang symbol shown here represents
pleasure
, what would the black portion represent?
pain.
reward.
afterlife.
enjoyment.
