Chinese Philosophy Flashcard

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Which of the Chinese philosophies about government would most likely state that a government must do anything possible to maintain power? Options: Confucianism, Daoism, Legalism, Buddhism

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Legalism

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What Chinese school of thought teaches respect to elders and the law as the best way to maintain a peaceful society?

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Confucianism

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Who was China’s greatest thinker, teacher, and philosopher?

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Confucius

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What major religion was founded in India and spread to China?

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Buddhism

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Which Chinese school of thought teaches that strict laws and harsh punishments are key to maintaining an orderly society? Options: Confucianism, Legalism, Buddhism, Taoism

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Legalism

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What religion/philosophy teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?

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Buddhism

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Respect for elders, good government and social order represent the basic beliefs of

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Confucianism

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Laozi (Lao Tzu) was the founder of—

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Taoism

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What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature? Options: Legalism, Hinduism, Shintoism, Taoism

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Taoism

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What's the name of this symbol?

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Yin-Yang