China Three Philosophies Quiz
Use questions in this quiz to prep for your Unit Lesson quiz on China's Three Philosophies.
- 1.Which of the following is NOT a Legalist belief?
- A.
Legalists believe in strong government.
- B.
Legalists believe in strict laws.
- C.
Legalists believe spying should be harshly punished.
- D.
Legalists believe people are naturally wicked.
- 2.For Taoists, what does the Yin-Yang symbol represent?
- A.
The natural balance between forces of good and bad.
- B.
The ever changing, ever evolving forces of nature
- C.
Two tadpoles chasing each other.
- D.
All issues in the world are really black and white.
- 3.What is the title of the book containing Taoist teachings?
- A.
Taoism for Beginners.
- B.
Tao Che Mi Cal.
- C.
The Tao Jones.
- D.
The Tao Te Jing.
- 4.What is the name of the book that holds the collected teachings of Confucius?
- A.
Kung Fu? Kung Pow!.
- B.
The Analects.
- C.
The Teachings of Confucius.
- D.
101 ways to enjoy ice cream.
- 5.What was the goal of Taoism?
- A.
To restore China to its former glory.
- B.
To restore peace, order, and stability to society.
- C.
To protect natural habitats.
- D.
To teach everyone to play hackey-sack.
- 6.After they came to power in 206 BCE, the Han Dynasty made Confucianism the official state belief system.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.Confucius is now honored as China's great...
- A.
Teacher.
- B.
Philosopher.
- C.
Philanthropist.
- D.
Poet.
- 8.In Legalism, who must have complete control.
- A.
The oldest member of the family.
- B.
The government.
- C.
The father of the family.
- D.
The person with the most toys.
- 9.Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
- A.
Old Man.
- B.
Lao Tsi.
- C.
Shi Huang di.
- D.
Liu Bang.
- 10.According to Legalism, what will control an evil man?
- A.
Proper education.
- B.
Public humiliation and ridicule.
- C.
Strict laws and harsh punishments.
- D.
Laughter.
- 11.What does Taoism stress?
- A.
Living in harmony with nature.
- B.
The worship of Pooh.
- C.
Strict obedience and ritual sacrifice.
- D.
Finding your true, inner self.
- 12.What is the name of the founder of Legalism?
- A.
Lu Gal-gal
- B.
Mi An Man
- C.
Tu Tu Zi
- D.
Legalism has no recognized founder.
- 13.Confucianism was widely accepted by Chinese rulers during Kong Fu Zi's life.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 14.Legalists believe that people are...
- A.
Evil by nature.
- B.
Basically good.
- C.
Bad but can be taught to be good.
- D.
All different.
- 15.Legalists believe that people will only do the right thing if the threat of punishment is so harsh they will be afraid not to.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 16.What was the goal of Confucianism?
- A.
To teach the world to sing.
- B.
To end poverty.
- C.
To feed the masses.
- D.
To restore peace, order, and stability to Chinese society.
- 17.Taoists believe... (Check all that apply)
- A.
Following the Tao, individuals learn to live in harmony with nature and with their inner feelings.
- B.
To relate to nature and to each other, each human must find an individual way, or Tao.
- C.
A universal force called the Tao guides all things.
- D.
All creatures, except humans, live in harmony with the Tao.
- 18.What was the goal of Legalism?
- A.
To bring peace, order, and stability to society.
- B.
To teach the world to sing.
- C.
To feed the masses.
- D.
To clothe the poor.
- 19.Which of the following best describes Confucius' thoughts about human nature?
- A.
People are flawed but can be taught right from wrong.
- B.
People behave poorly when they are treated poorly.
- C.
People are basically good but sometimes behave poorly.
- D.
People are competitive and the strongest will rise to the top.
- 20.Which best describes the Confucian concept of Li?
- A.
Right mind.
- B.
Healthy diet.
- C.
Proper behavior.
- D.
Absolute freedom.
- 21.Taoism is based on nature and a balanced life.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 22.Kong Fu Zi is also known as...
- A.
Confucius, the most honored teacher.
- B.
Confucius, the inventor of Kung Fu.
- C.
Confucius, the inventor of ice cream.
- D.
Confucius, the first man to dance the hokey pokey.
- 23.What conditions in society led Confucius to develop his philosophy?
- A.
The Period of Warring Fates was a time of chaos as people in large cities began to practice ancestor worship less and less.
- B.
The Period of Warring States was a time of chaos and political instability.
- C.
The Period of Warring Mates was a time of chaos as husbands and wives across China competed in what is now recognized as the first reality show.
- D.
The Period of Warring Dates was a time of chaos when 1/2 of the country refused to adopt the emperor's new calendar.
- 24.Which of the following best describes Confucianism?
- A.
A Chinese philosophy that teaches that all confusion leads to wisdom.
- B.
A Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Kong Fu and the behavior of pandas.
- C.
The feeling that sets in whenever you enter the History classroom.
- D.
A Chinese philosophy based on the teachings of Kong Fu that stresses rigid rules of behavior.
- 25.Taoism is...
- A.
Based on the belief that everyone can find their way to happiness.
- B.
Based on the story The Ugly Duckling.
- C.
Based on the belief that old age comes to those who wait.
- D.
Based on the story The House on Pooh Corner.
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