Mandate of Heaven, 3 Philosophies, and Buddhism

What was the Mandate of Heaven?

• A divine right to rule China

• A military strategy

• A type of government tax

• A religious ceremony

What is the Warring State Period known for?

• A time of peace and prosperity

• A period of instability and disorder

• The unification of China

• The invention of gunpowder

Which three schools of thought were most influential during the Warring State Period?

• Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism

• Confucianism, Legalism, Taoism

• Christianity, Islam, Judaism

• Shinto, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism

What philosophies did the Chinese try to use to solve life's problems?

• Confucianism, Taoism, Legalism

• Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism

• Stoicism, Epicureanism, Cynicism

• Existentialism, Nihilism, Absurdism

What concept was used by the Zhou Dynasty to justify their rule?

• Divine Right of Kings

• Mandate of Heaven

• Social Contract

• Rule of Law

What is feudalism?

• A system where the king owned all the land and gave pieces to loyal supporters

• A system where peasants owned all the land

• A system where merchants controlled trade routes

• A system where the church owned all the land

Who were at the bottom of the social hierarchy in the feudal system?

• Knights

• Lords

• Peasants

• Merchants

Who started Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Buddha

• Socrates

What was the goal of Confucianism?

• To create a society of wealth and power

• To create a society of peace and justice

• To create a society of innovation and technology

• To create a society of art and culture

According to Confucianism, what must people at the top do?

• Accumulate wealth

• Set good examples

• Enforce strict rules

• Seek personal happiness