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Exam Review: Chinese Philosophies Test Answers

The answers to the Chinese philosophy test.

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Daoism
People who followed this philosophy did not like a strong government.
Buddhism
This philosophy had a strong belief in reincarnation.
Legalism
Followers of this philosophy believed that people were born selfish, greedy, and bad.
Daoism
Poets, artists, and peasants probably liked this philosophy the most.
Mohism
The ideas of this philosophy were written in a book called the "Mo-Tzu".
Legalism
This philosophy was founded by Hsun Tzu, but Han Fei-Tzu expanded on it.
1. great wall built 2. same currency throughout China 3. Same weights and measures 4. Unified cart axles 5. created highways 6. worked on channels/great canal 7. same writing throughout China 8. system of peasant labor
List eight accomplishments under Legalism.
Right Mindfulness
(Eightfold Path) Be aware of yourself and you actions.
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy believed that the ruler should be virtuous; however, if the followers disagreed with the ruler, then the people could speak out against him/her.
Daoism
Followers of this philosophy believed that people were inherantly good; they probably had no need for punishments. They might be seen hugging a tree.
Right Concentration
(Eightfold Path) Direct the mind in daily meditation.
Right Action
(Eightfold Path) Do not steal/commit crimes, be honest.
Confucianism
This philosophy would support the idea of filial piety the most.
Confucianism
Followers of this philosophy believed that people should accept their role in society.
Buddhism
Follwers of this philosophy goped to reach nirvana.
Mohism
The central belief of this philosophy was Universal Love.
Be virtuous, care for the welfare of the people, and be worthy of power.
What are the three things that a ruler is expected to do according to Confucian thought?
Daoism
This philosophy was founded by Lao-tse.
Right Living
(Eightfold Path) Do not work in a job that hurts others.
Stop the warring states period
What is the main reason that these philosophies came into being?
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy believed that the community and a government based on a form of meritocracy helped to bring the child up in a moral society.
Confucianism
Followers of this philosophy believed that the ruler should be virtuous; they would never question the ruler's decisions.
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy were very thrifty; they didn't believe in expensive funerals.
Confucianism
Most government officials would want their subjects following this philosophy.
Right Effort
(Eightfold Path) Work to Prevent Evil.
Right Intentions
(Eightfold Path) Do the right thing.
Confucianism
Before the founder of this philosophy became known as "Supreme Sage", he might have been stomping out crime in one of present day China's provinces.
Obey ruler, respect ruler, be loyal to ruler
What are the three things that the ruled are expected to do according to Confucian thought?
Confucianism
Ideas of this philosophy are preserved in a collection of writings called "The Analects".
1 The four noble truths 2. The eightfold path
According to Buddha, if a person understood (1)____________ and followed (2) ______________, then one could reach salvation.
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy opposed war and music.
Buddhism
Followers of this philosophy believed that life was full of pain, suffering, and sorrow.
Buddhism
This philosophy was founded in India, but eventually became more popular in China.
Mohism
The philosophy was founded by Mo-Ti.
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy didn't believe in having luxusrious items; however, it might of died out because of this belief.
Daoism
Believed in a strong and powerful force that flowed through everything.
Mohism
Followers of this philosophy believed in Divine Retribution.
Confucianism
This philosophy was founded by Kongzi.
Legalism
Followers of this philosophy probably followed an autocracy as well.
Legalism
Followers of this philosophy believed that the law was supreme- even supreme over rulers.
Daoism
The three jewels of this philosophy were "compassion, moderation, and humility."
Legalism
Followers of this philosophy believed that people could be taught to be good through harsh laws and harsh punishments.
Right Views
(Eightfold Path) See the world as it really is.
Daoism
Followers of this philosophy believed in a harmony of opposites and hoped to find a harmony in nature.
Right Speech
(Eightfold Path) Do not lie, gossip, or use profanity.
Buddhism
This philosophy was founded by Siddhartha Gautama.

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