Chinese philosophies

Which philosophy emphasizes the importance of filial piety?

• Legalism

• Taoism

• Confucianism

Which is true about Yin and Yang?

• It is the balance of Good and Evil
• Yang is the darker element, Ying is the lighter element
• If balanced, you can achieve Nirvana
• The two are opposites instead of good and evil.

Confucius is credited with stating  the "Golden Rule".  What is that?

• what goes around comes around
• speak no evil
• Honor your elders
• treat others as you would like to be treated.

Legalists believed that rulers should create a stable society with...

• Free food
• Parties
• Harsh Punishments
• Drawn-out Meetings

According to Confucius, rulers should govern by _______

• the law.
• military might.
• a monopoly on natural resources.
• setting a good example.

Finding a way to live in harmony with nature and find inner peace

• Confucianism
• Taoism
• Legalism

Where did Confucianism originate?

• Japan
• India
• Arabia
• China

Confucius said people in ____________ must set a good example.

• authority
• jail
• love
• trouble

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Han Feizi

In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of deceased relatives.  Why did Confucius say people should honor and respect their elders?

• Because children should sweep away all memory of their ancestors so they may rest in peace.
• So that their elders will fund their children's education.
• Because filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order.
• Because elders do not need to show the younger members of the family any respect or lead by example.