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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which of these would Confucius have valued most highly?
riches
respect
freedom
creativity
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which phrase below best completes the following quotation?
“I am a follower of Confucius. I am the oldest of three children in my family. My younger sister and brother have to obey me. In return, I . . .”
"may do whatever I want."
"can punish them harshly."
"must set a good example."
"have to grant their wishes."
- 3. Multiple Choice
If you were a laborer, what would Confucius say that you should do?
plan to rise to a higher status
behave properly for your role
try to outwit those around you
relax and stop working so hard
- 4. Multiple Choice
Daoists taught that people could gain happiness by
reading the ancient texts
serving in government jobs
living in harmony with nature
working hard to become wealthy
- 5. Multiple Choice
In a chart titled “Yin and Yang”, pleasure would be paired with:
pain
reward
afterlife
enjoyment
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the Legalist view of human nature?
people are basically selfish
people are naturally curious
people are motivated by love
people want to do what is right
- 7. Multiple Choice
Hanfeizi, whose teachings were the basis for Legalism, wrote that rulers should emphasize
honesty and trust
scholarship and ideas
trade and manufacturing
rewards and punishments
- 8. Multiple Choice
What did Hanfeizi say that rulers must do to avoid being overthrown?
exercise absolute power
let people do as they want
earn the Mandate of Heaven
be popular through good deeds
- 9. Multiple Choice
A method used in a government of Confucianism was...
everyone must respect their elders who set a positive example
citizens live under strict laws and consequences
people meditating to live in harmony with nature
all of the above
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases represents Confucianism?
Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws
Lead by example.
Rule as little as possible.
Set clear laws.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following phrases describes Daoism?
Give harsh punishments to those who disobey laws.
Lead by example.
Rule as little as possible.
Set clear laws.
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of these describes a ruler who followed Legalism?
a ruler who believed in few rules and laws
a ruler who allowed people to write their own laws
a ruler who severely punished people who break laws
a ruler who ruled as little as possible
- 13. Multiple Choice
According to Daoism, people gained happiness by
following many laws and social rules.
working to achieve fame.
living in harmony with nature.
having many possessions.
- 14. Multiple Choice
A ruler who followed the teachings of Confucius would agree with which of the following statements?
Put your own needs first.
Set a good example for others.
The wisdom of elders has no value.
Say one thing but do another.
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is an example of yin and yang?
moisture and heat
motion and activity
hot and cold
cold and wet
- 16. Multiple Choice
According to Hanfeizi, what should rulers do to create peace and order?
share power with the people
have absolute power
create few laws
live in agreement with the way of nature
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