China: History and Confucianism

What is the Shujing?

• A Chinese dynasty

• A Confucian classic

• A type of Chinese painting

• A historical event in China

What is the Mandate of Heaven?

• A concept created by the Zhou Dynasty

• A book written by Confucius

• A rebellion against the Qing Dynasty

• A type of Chinese ritual

Who was Empress Wu?

• The founder of the Ming Dynasty

• A powerful empress dowager in Chinese history

• The last emperor of the Qing Dynasty

• A philosopher during the Warring States period

What is the main idea behind Confucianism?

• The importance of filial piety and hierarchical relationships

• The belief in multiple gods and goddesses

• The pursuit of personal wealth and power

• The rejection of traditional Chinese values

What is the role of history in Confucianism?

• To understand and appreciate beauty

• To learn from the mistakes of past emperors

• To justify the actions of the ruling class

• To predict future events

What is the meaning of ren in Confucianism?

• Understanding and practicing proper behavior

• Performing rituals to honor ancestors

• Respecting the emperor as the father of the country

• Studying historical antecedents

What is the meaning of li in Confucianism?

• The study of poetry and paintings

• The veneration of ancestors through rituals

• The pursuit of personal enlightenment

• The practice of filial piety

What is the significance of the Qin Dynasty?

• It re-unified China under a single emperor

• It introduced Confucianism as the state religion

• It built the Great Wall of China

• It overthrew the Shang Dynasty

What is the role of Confucian scholars in Chinese history?

• To write and interpret historical records

• To overthrow the ruling dynasties

• To lead peasant uprisings

• To promote the worship of Shangdi

What led to the end of the dynastic system in China?

• A rebellion in 1911

• A series of natural disasters

• The invasion of China by Mongols

• The decline of Confucianism