Three Chinese Philosophies

Question 1

What dynasty took over after the Shang

Answer 1

The Zhou dynasty

Question 2

Define-Mandate from Heaven

Answer 2

the approval of Heaven needed by every Chinese emperor to justify and legitimize their rule.

Question 3

Define-Feudalism

Answer 3

a system in which people were given land and protection by people of higher rank, and worked and fought for them in return

Question 4

Define- The warring states period

Answer 4

A time when the 36 states in the qin dynasty fought over who was more powerful

Question 5

Define- Confucianism

Answer 5

a system of teachings founded by confucius

Question 6

What are the Analects

Answer 6

A book about confucianism

Question 7

What are the main teachings of confucianism

Answer 7

the importance of having a good moral character

Question 8

What are the main teachings of Daoism

Answer 8

nature and simplicity

Question 9

What is another name for Daoism

Answer 9

Taoism

Question 10

Define- ying and yang

Answer 10

the opposite

Question 11

What are the main teachings of Legalism

Answer 11

To maintain social order by punishing harshly to those who don’t follow order

Question 12

Why was Legalism adopted

Answer 12

to have self inflicted rules to maintain social order