China: Three Philosophies

Question 1

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism competed for followers. All three beliefs became popular,

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but Confucianism had the biggest impact on Chinese culture and history.

Question 2

Both Confucius and Laozi left society and

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wandered through Nature alone.

Question 3

What does the word "Dao" mean?

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The Way

Question 4

Which is the most "relaxed" philosophy?

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Daoism

Question 5

Upset by China&#x27;s disorder and people’s lack of decency, Confucius said the Chinese needed to

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return to family values and morals.

Question 6

Legalists also rejected Daoism because it didn’t stress enough respect for

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authority

Question 7

What is a philosopher&#x27;s favorite question?

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Why?

Question 8

Daoists believed that you should work very hard to make the world a better place.

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False

Question 9

Followers of Confucius put his writings together in a book called:

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The Analects

Question 10

The philosophy that people are bad and selfish by nature, and need to be controlled, is

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Legalism

Question 11

Followers of Legalism __________ with the moral teachings of Confucius.

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disagreed

Question 12

"Respect your elders. They have gained experience and wisdom throughout their lives."

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Confucianist

Question 13

Daoists believed that people should avoid interfering with:

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the perfect balance of Nature, the Way

Question 14

"You don&#x27;t like all the CCTV cameras? Why? If you&#x27;re not doing anything wrong, there&#x27;s nothing to worry about!"

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Legalist

Question 15

"You should work to become a better and more virtuous person. If everyone did that, the world would be a perfect place."

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Confucianist

Question 16

For Daoists, the best type of ruler was a

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"weak" man whose people were barely aware of him

Question 17

"Just follow your heart. Be yourself! Be who you truly are!"

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Daoist

Question 18

Legalists wanted the empire to continue to expand. Therefore, they urged the state to always be

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prepared for war

Question 19

"Babies cry and scream because they want something. That&#x27;s just how people are."

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Legalist

Question 20

Who was a big fan of Legalism?

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Qin Shi Huangdi

Question 21

Confucius would agree with the modern phrase, "Don&#x27;t think, just do it!"

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False

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