Why were Legalists referred to as the "School of law"?

They rejected the Confucian view and advocated for strict laws

What were the six arts that Confucius mastered by the age of 30?

Ritual, music, archery, charioting, calligraphy, and arithmetic

What did Confucius believe was the foundation of all virtues?

Filial piety (respect for parents)

What were the three major schools of thought that emerged in China during the end of the Zhou dynasty?

Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism

How did Legalists believe a ruler should maintain order in society?

Through harsh laws and strict punishments

What was the key idea of Daoism regarding the will of Heaven?

To follow the natural order through inaction

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Why were Legalists referred to as the "School of law"?
They were experts in legal matters
They were judges and lawyers
They believed in natural law
They rejected the Confucian view and advocated for strict laws
2
The teachings of Confucius were written down in the
Analysis
Analects
Alphabets
Analytics
3
During which dynasty did Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism emerge in China between 500 B.C. and 200 B.C.?
Qin dynasty
Shang dynasty
Zhou dynasty
Han dynasty
4
What did Confucius emphasize as the key elements in the Confucian view of the Dao?
Humanity and spirituality
Wisdom and duty
Duty and spirituality
Duty and humanity
5
What did Legalism propose about human nature?
Humans are inherently evil
Humans are inherently good
Humans are unpredictable
Humans are neutral in nature
6
What were the six arts that Confucius mastered by the age of 30?
Philosophy, politics, astronomy, ethics, literature, and medicine
Ritual, music, archery, charioting, calligraphy, and arithmetic
Music, painting, dance, poetry, mathematics, and philosophy
Martial arts, meditation, sculpture, astronomy, calligraphy, mathematics
7
How many followers did Confucius have at the time of his death?
3,000
1,000
2,000
500
8
According to Confucius, what is the role of the ruler in society?
To follow the will of Heaven
To enforce strict laws
To lead through force
To set a good example
9
What did Confucius believe was the foundation of all virtues?
Righteousness
Compassion
Filial piety (respect for parents)
Wisdom
10
What were the three major schools of thought that emerged in China during the end of the Zhou dynasty?
Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism
Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism
Legalism, Buddhism, and Confucianism
Buddhism, Daoism, and Legalism
11
How long did the Zhou dynasty rule China?
200 to 500 B.C.
1122 to 256 B.C.
256 to 1122 B.C.
500 to 200 B.C.
12
What did Confucius believe was the key to restoring order in society during the decline of the Zhou dynasty?
Political reform
Economic prosperity
Spiritual enlightenment
Military strength
13
How did Legalists believe a ruler should maintain order in society?
By promoting education for all citizens
By leading with virtue and decorum
Through harsh laws and strict punishments
By relying on superior men
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What was the key idea of Daoism regarding the will of Heaven?
To seek spiritual enlightenment
To improve life through hard work
To follow the natural order through inaction
To embrace chaos and disorder

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