Confucius Quiz 6-1

When was Confucius born?

• 551 A.D.

• 551 B.C.

• 500 B.C.

• 500 A.D.

What did Confucius believe would happen if people became more humane?

• Civilization would collapse around them.

• They would experience great suffering.

• China would experience great suffering.

• Civilization would thrive and avoid experience collapse.

At what age did Confucius begin to teach others?

• 15 years old

• 21 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old

What was a central aspect of Confucius's philosophy?

• The importance of education for wealthy families only.

• The significance of maintaining societal rivalry.

• The love for humanity and treating others kindly.

• The need for people to gain positions of authority.

Despite his teachings, what did Confucius never achieve?

• A position of authority.

• The ability to teach others.

• The chance to learn.

• Respect from his students.

What is the meaning of the phrase "The man who moves a mountain begins by carrying away small stones" in the context of Confucius's teachings?

• It emphasizes the importance of physical strength.

• It suggests that significant changes start with small actions.

• It indicates that mountains were important in ancient China.

• It means that one should start with the most challenging tasks.

Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.

• authority
• jail
• love
• trouble

Philosophy promoting Respect and Duty

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

• Democracy

Confucius' ideas were put into a book called....

• The Analects
• The Quran
• The Bible
• The Buddha

Confucius a very famous ____________, in Ancient China

• emperor
• philosopher
• army leader
• god