Confucius — Questions and answers

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What was China like when Confucius lived?

Choices

  1. A. It was a time of peace and happiness.
  2. B. It was a time of constant warfare and moral decay. ✓
  3. C. It was a time when everyone went to the moon.
  4. D. It was a time for inventing new toys.

Answer: B. It was a time of constant warfare and moral decay.

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What does Ren mean in Confucianism?

Choices

  1. A. Being silly and playful
  2. B. Treating others with compassion and respect ✓
  3. C. Running very fast races
  4. D. Building a tall tower

Answer: B. Treating others with compassion and respect

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Which of these is NOT one of the five key relationships Confucius emphasized?

Choices

  1. A. Ruler and subject
  2. B. Teacher and student ✓
  3. C. Parent and child
  4. D. Friend and friend

Answer: B. Teacher and student

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Besides China, which countries in East Asia have been influenced by Confucianism?

Choices

  1. A. Canada, Mexico, and Brazil
  2. B. Korea, Japan, and Vietnam ✓
  3. C. France, Germany, and Spain
  4. D. Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji

Answer: B. Korea, Japan, and Vietnam

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