Chapter 6 - Quiz 2

Question 0

What did Confucius believe was needed to keep harmony and order in a society?

Answer 0

The 5 basic human relationships.

Question 1

On what occasions was music played in the Chou Dynasty?

Answer 1

Worship, work and pleasure (archery tournaments)

Question 2

This is a scholar who dedicates himself to the pursuit of earthly wisdom.

Answer 2

philosopher (Confucius)

Question 3

What is a wise saying that expresses a simple truth?

Answer 3

Proverb

Question 5

What is this an example of: “Learning without thought is a snare; thought without learning is a danger.” Or “A man who lives in a glass house, must get dressed in the basement”

Answer 5

Proverb

Question 6

This teacher believed even the poorest person could have a good future if he had a good education.

Answer 6

Confucius

Question 7

What type of job had more influence in Chinese society than priests and warriors? HINT: Confucius was one

Answer 7

Scholars. no one exceeded the influence of the scholars.

Question 8

What books and subjects were the most important to be considered a true scholar in China?

Answer 8

Poetry, rituals, conduct, music, history

Question 9

Confucius lived around the same time as Buddha (500BC). His philosophy is contained in a collection of his sayings (proverbs) called the ______?

Answer 9

Analects

Question 10

True or False: Confucius believed that simple proper behavior could solve the problems of society.

Answer 10

True: (Do onto others as you would have them do onto you)

Question 11

In the five basic human relationships….. a person’s duty is to ……..?

Answer 11

Obey the older person or ruler….. And the older person/ruler must set a good example of those under him.

Question 12

Differences between Confucianism and Christianity (bible):

Answer 12

Confucianism: most important belief is in the five basic human relationships. Christian: most important relationship is between man and God. Confucianism: Says people are basically good. Christianity: unsaved people always sin Confucianism: man-centered. Doesn’t talk about a God. Christians: believe God exists. Confucianism: children must fulfill their parents’ wishes, even if theyre wrong. Christianity: loyalty to God before parents

Question 13

Describe the Five Basic Human Relationships: Whose duty is to set a good example Who must show respect and obedience Father, son Elder brother, younger brother Husband, wife Older friend, younger friend Ruler, subject

Answer 13

Above

Question 14

What changes did Qin Shi Huang Ti make to help to unify China?

Answer 14

?

Question 15

He was the second most influential teacher in China after Confucius?

Answer 15

Lao Tzu

Question 16

Lao Tzu’s teachings were called

Answer 16

Taoism (DOU iz um)

Question 17

The word “tao” means?

Answer 17

The way

Question 18

What did Taoism believe?

Answer 18

Peace and happiness achieved by living in harmony with nature. Don’t seek power, wealth, or learning. Be content with a simple lifestyle. Everyone should live together in love and peace.

Question 19

He wrote many proverbs and his ideas greatly influenced China’s classical age.

Answer 19

Confucius

Question 20

This idea is an example of what belief? “Men should be like water and simply let things flow in a natural way”

Answer 20

Taoism

Question 21

Compare Confucius with Taoism: Humans are #1 or Nature is #1 Active life style and hard work/passive lifestyle and relaxation Be responsible for obligations/avoid responsibility Government can improve our lives/No Government

Answer 21

Above

Question 22

True or False: in many ways, Confu­cianism and Taoism are opposites.

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Taoism vs Christian

Answer 23

Taoism: people should not try to make things better for themselves and desire nothing Christians: should have good desires. Should also do their best to improve the world around them for God’s glory Taoism: people should not plan but simply accept what happens in any situation. Christians: God gives them commands to obey. Taoism: man in harmony with nature. Christian: man in control of nature

Question 24

They believed that people were evil by nature and needed to be controlled by strict laws. This Chinese philosophy was known as _____?

Answer 24

Legalism

Question 25

Confucianism, Taoism, and Legalism all became popular in China. Which one was the first to try their beliefs in China.

Answer 25

Legalism controlled China

Question 26

Since China didn’t have a strong central government and its ruling families struggled to keep power. This lead to what powerful Dynasty?

Answer 26

Qin Dynasty

Question 27

The Qin dynasty began in 221 BC. China became more unified and under a fierce emperor Qin Shi Huang Ti. His name means ______ _______?

Answer 27

First Emperor

Question 28

This is a government managed with bureaus, or departments, with appointed officials

Answer 28

Bureaucracy

Question 29

This ruler set up a Legalist government with 36 districts and appointed govenors over his bureaucracy?

Answer 29

Qin Shi Huang Ti

Question 30

Who said “I have brought order to the mass of beings.” He made same laws and taxes for everyone. He standardized weights, measurements, and the money system. All Chinese people were required to use the same writing system.

Answer 30

Qin Shi Huang Ti

Question 31

China was mostly unified under this Dynasty? What was built to help make it unified?

Answer 31

Qin Roads same width, canals, irrigation

Question 36

What did the Taoists believe men were to be in harmony with?

Answer 36

Nature