Powers Confucius Quiz

When was Confucius born?

551 BCE

What doe Kung Fu Tzu mean?

Master kung

What is Confucius' other name?

Kong Qui

What became of Confucius' teachings when he died?

Imperial Philosophy of China

Under what empire did Confucius aim to make a difference as a political figure?

Chou

What virtue of loving others did Confucius teach about in the golden "silver" rule?

Ren (Benevolence)

What were his politics based around?

Self discipline and education

What are the five qualities of being human?

Benevolence, righteousness, propriety/ritual, cultural arts, virtue

What are the six arts to practice integrity?

Rites, music, archery, charioteering, calligraphy, mathematics

What is the most important out of the constant relationships?

Father to son (filial)

Where was Confucius born?

Present day Qufu, China

What did Confucius believe about his legacy?

He was a failure

What other religion native to China is fighting with Confucianism?

Daoism

Most effective tool that shapes behavior and ideals of behavior?

Ritual (li)

What was the remedy for social and political disorder?

Education and virtue

What are the three elements he leaves on the world?

Ren, yi, li (how you treat others, how you behave, moral decisions)

Which event in his life leads to his destruction?

Favorite student dies (Yan Hui)

Three facts about him?

All of the following are true (Large man, first great teacher, he was ugly)

Three books

Analects, book of odes, spring and autumn annals

Confucius's take on class

If people are educated, there is no class

Miracle of his birth?

Black emperor appeared to his mother

A person that follows the way of heaven...

"Is like the north polar star in harmony"

What was his goal of teaching?

End of violence and bring harmony

Which group do his teachings help the most?

The poor

People will succeed if they work on their...

Moral character