3 Chinese Philosophies - Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?

• riches
• respect
• freedom
• creativity

Which phrase below best completes the following questions?  "I am a follower of Confucius.  I am the oldest of 3 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.
• have to grant their wishes.
• must set a good example.

Which later practice in China most shows the influence of Confucian thought?

• new inventions
• exams for civil servants
• trade with Europe
• land given to peasants

If you were a laborer, 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.

Scholars disagree about the origins of Daoism.  What is one point on which scholars agree?

• Daoism provided the best form of government in ancient China.
• Daoism's book, the Dao De Jing, was written by many writers.
• Daoism's founder, Laozi, lived at the same time as Confucius.
• Daoism had little effect on beliefs in ancient China.

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• serving in government jobs
• reading the ancient texts
• living in harmony with nature
• working hard to become healthy

In a chart titled "Yin and Yang," pleasure would be paired with 

• pain
• reward
• afterlife
• enjoyment

What is one way Daoism influence China?

• It became a popular religion.
• It got scholars to study.
• It led to fights for power.
• It encouraged stricter laws.

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

• People are naturally curious.
• People are motivated by love.
• People want to do what is right.
• People are basically selfish.

Hanfeize, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize 

• rewards and punishments
•  trade and manufacturing
• scholarship and ideas
• honesty and trust