Asian Belief Systems

Question 1

Warring States

Answer 1

end of the Zhou dynasty, rival families fighting for power

Question 2

Zhou Dynasty

Answer 2

longest Chinese dynasty

Question 3

Dynastic Cycle

Answer 3

the rise and fall of Chinese dynasties

Question 4

Mandate of Heaven

Answer 4

the Chinese belief that the Gods controlled which dynasty was in power

Question 5

Han Feizi

Answer 5

founder of Legalism

Question 6

Legalism

Answer 6

Chinese philosophy founded by Han Feizi, believed in strict punishments and rule, used by Qin Dynasty

Question 7

Confucianism

Answer 7

Chinese philosophy based on the idea that the ruler should set an example for the people, 5 relationships, filial piety, used by Han dynasty

Question 8

Five Relationships

Answer 8

guideline of relationships created by Confucius, aimed to bring order to society

Question 9

Filial Piety

Answer 9

respect for elders

Question 10

Civil Service exams

Answer 10

idea created by Confucius that exams to get government jobs should be based on intellect, not social class or wealth

Question 11

Laozi

Answer 11

Founder of Daoism

Question 12

Daoism

Answer 12

Chinese belief system that stressed closeness with nature, little government/rules

Question 13

Archipealgo

Answer 13

chain of island-example is Japan

Question 14

Terrace Farming

Answer 14

farming on mountains

Question 15

Ring of Fire

Answer 15

area of the Pacific Ocean that is subjected to natural disasters, like tsunamis, earthquakes, etc.

Question 16

Shintoism

Answer 16

Japanese belief that spirits existed in nature, developed as a result of Japanese geography