L21 Test

The Zhou dynasty came after which dynasty?

• Qin

• Han

• Shang

Which of the following would Confucius have valued most highly?

• Creativity

• Respect

• Freedom

• Riches

Complete the quote: “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 . . .”

• "Must set a good example"

• "Do whatever I want"

• "Have to grant their wishes"

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

• new inventions

• trade with Europe

• exams for civil servants

Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by

• Reading the ancient tests

• Serving in government jobs

• living in harmony with nature

If the white portion of the yin and yang symbol shown here represents pleasure, what would the black portion represent?

• Pain

• Anger

• Sorrow

What was the Legalist view of human nature?

• People are basically selfish

• People are motivated by love

• People want to do what is right

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

• Scholarship and ideas

• Rewards and punishment

• honesty and trust

What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?

• Exercise absolute power

• be popular through good deeds

• earn the Mandate of Heaven

Pretend that YOU were the empress or emperor of all of China! Wow that's exciting for you! But wait... there are... problems... As empress you are in charge of all of China but not everyone wants to listen to you. They also hold you responsible for any major problems (like wars, floods or droughts). Of the three philosophies we learned about which do YOU think would be the best to use as a guide to help you make important decisions in China? 1) Choose a philosophy (Confucianism, Daoism or Legalism) to help you rule. 2) Explain what the main ideas of that philosophy are. 3) Explain how implementing (using) that philosophy will help you rule China.