Ancient China's Philosophies

The ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes order through strong government and strictly enforced laws.

• Confucianism

• Mandate of Heaven

• Hinduism

• Legalism

He taught a philosophy based on the teaching that one must focus on duties and responsibilities pertaining to one’s relationships.

• Confucius

• Dao

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Taoism was founded during the Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century by

• Lao-Tzu

• Confucius

• Mr. Scaff

• Shi Huangdi

Legalism emphasizes order through strong government and strictly enforced laws.

• True

• False

He thought that honor, morality, family, & honoring one's relatives were important qualities.

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• Confucius

• Sun Tzu

• Lao-Tzu

The idea of Yin and Yang comes from . It taught that everything in nature has two balancing forces called Yin and Yang.

• Jainism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Zenism

What was Confucius?

• a professor

• a worker

• a philosopher

• an artist

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

Which of the following was not one of Confucius's basic relationships?

• Husband and Wife

• Father and Brother

• Ruler and Subject

• Friend and Friend

According to Confucius, people are naturally

• good

• bad

• a combination of good and bad