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Confucius believed that if people showed loyalty and respect within the family,
a) the same values would spread to society at large.
b) they would not obey their rulers.
c) a new king would be chosen.
d) China would become a world leader.

According to Confucius, what brings order to society?
a) wealth power
b) fighting ruling
c) physical fitness intelligence
d) people behaving properly

The idea that life should be lived in harmony with nature is supported
a) by Confucianism
b) by Taoism
c) by Legalism
d) by Buddhism

Confucius believed that people in authority should
a) set a good example by behaving well.
b) treat others harshly.
c) honor important people.
d) train members of the civil service.

Legalism was adopted as the form of government under the ___________ Dynasty.
a) Han Dynasty
b) Zhou Dynasty
c) Shang Dynasty
d) Qin Dynasty

Legalism was founded by ________________.
a) Confucius.
b) many people over time.
c) Laozi.
d) Hanfeizi.

What philosophy: People are basically selfish Laws must be strict and must be strictly enforced. Punishments for breaking laws must be harsh
a) Legalisn
b) Confucianism
c) Daoism
d) Buddhism

Daoism is an ancient Chinese philosophy based on the ideas of a.
a) Laozi
b) Han Fe Zi
c) Dao
d) Qin

According to Daoism, how should rulers rule?
a) lead by example
b) rulers should rule as little as possible
c) rulers should have absolute power
d) punish very severely

The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese legalism both rely on the idea that a. b. c.d.
a) religion and government must be brought closer together
b) harsh laws are needed to control society
c) governments must provide their people with rights
d) all subjects are equal under the law

How was Buddhism introduced to China?
a) No one knows
b) It originated in a small village on the Huang River
c) Emperor Wudi started it
d) It was passed on by missionaries traveling along the Silk Road

How was Confucianism influential during the Han Dynasty?
a) Government workers were trained in his teachings
b) His teachings influenced the religion of Buddhism
c) He recorded the history of their land
d) He invented paper

China’s rulers claimed the ________, that they had the right to rule because it was their fate or destiny.
a) Confucianism
b) Legalism
c) Daoism
d) Mandate of Heaven

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