Chinese Philosophies
The three Chinese philosophies promoted during the Warring States period.
What are Confucianism, Legalism, and Daoism?
The ruler of the Mongols who united all of the Mongolian clans under his rule
Who is Genghis Khan?
The founder of Buddhism
Who is Siddartha Gautama?
Emperor of the Maurya Empire who converted the nation to Buddhism and ruled peacefully
Who is Emperor Ashoka?
The idea that the young should respect their parents and elders.
What is filial piety?
The meaning of the name "Genghis Khan"
What is "universal ruler"?
The two major sects of Buddhism
What are Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
Emperor of the Maurya Empire who had an effective but harsh rule
Who is Chandragupta Maurya?
This philosophy promoted the balance of opposites.
What is daoism?
One of the regions that was affected by the Mongols (more than one right answer)
What is China, Russia, Middle East, India, Central Asia?
5 principles of a peaceful coexistence (think 10 Commandments)
What are 1) refrain from taking life, 2) refrain from taking that which is not given, 3) refrain from the misuse of the senses, 4) refrain from telling lies, and 5) refrain from self-intoxication?
A person who attains enlightenment but decides to remain in the world to help guide others toward enlightenment
What is a bodhisattva?
The 5 relationships promoted within Confucianism that would encourage order and stability
What are 1) ruler to subject, 2) father to son, 3) husband to wife, 4) older brother to younger brother, and 5) friend to friend?
The period of peace and stability in which the Silk Roads and trade expanded due to the protection provided by the Mongols
What is the Pax Mongolica?
1) There is suffering. 2) We are the cause of our suffering. 3) Stop doing what causes our suffering. 4) Everyone can be enlightened by following the Eightfold Path.
What are the 4 Noble Truths?
This dynasty had the first written records
What is the Shang Dynasty?
These promoted the concept found in Confucianism that government positions were based on merit rather than family.
What are the civil service exams?
What is Temujin?
4 steps of the Eightfold Path
What are right view, right thought, right effort, right speech, right conduct, right livelihood, right concentration, and right mindfulness?
This was the idea that royal authority in China comes from the gods.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?