Confucian Philosophy Quiz

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According to Confucius, what should a young man be?

A wealthy man who is well-connected

A good son at home and an obedient young man abroad (correct)

A skilled warrior who conquers all enemies

A talented artist who creates beautiful works

What did Tzu-hsia believe about a man who has received instruction?

He is skilled in many trades and professions

He appreciates men of excellence where other men appreciate beautiful women (correct)

He is well-traveled and cultured

He is wealthy and powerful

What did the Master say about a gentleman who lacks gravity?

He is not respected by others

He is too serious and inflexible

He is not trustworthy

He does not inspire awe (correct)

What did the Master say should be a guiding principle for one's actions?

To do your best for others and to be trustworthy in what you say Signup and view all the answers

What did Tseng Tzu say about conducting the funeral of one's parents?

It should be done with meticulous care Signup and view all the answers

What did Tzu-ch'in ask Tzu-kung about the Master?

If he seeks information about a state's government Signup and view all the answers

How does the Master get to know about a state's government?

By being cordial, good, respectful, frugal, and deferential Signup and view all the answers

What did the Master say about a gentleman who studies?

He is unlikely to be inflexible Signup and view all the answers

According to Tzu-hsia, what should a man do in his dealings with his friends?

Be trustworthy in what he says Signup and view all the answers

What should a young man spare in his actions according to the Master?

Speech Signup and view all the answers

What should a young man cultivate according to the Master?

The friendship of his fellow men Signup and view all the answers

What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has never been taught?

He can still be trustworthy in what he says Signup and view all the answers

What should a young man be at home and abroad?

Obedient and trustworthy Signup and view all the answers

What should a man do if he has energy to spare, according to the text?

Devote it to making himself cultivated Signup and view all the answers

What did Tzu-hsia say about a man who has received instruction?

He should be trustworthy in what he says Signup and view all the answers

What should a gentleman do to inspire awe?

Be cordial and respectful Signup and view all the answers

What should be a person's guiding principle, according to the text?

To do their best for others and be trustworthy in what they say Signup and view all the answers

Who should a person not accept as a friend, according to the text?

Someone who is worse than them Signup and view all the answers

What should a person do when they make a mistake, according to the text?

Not be afraid of mending their ways Signup and view all the answers

What should a person do when conducting the funeral of their parents, according to the text?

Meticulously care for their parents' funeral Signup and view all the answers

Who asked Tzu-kung about the Master's arrival in a state?

Tzu-ch'in Signup and view all the answers

How does the Master get to know about a state's government, according to Tzu-kung?

By being cordial, good, respectful, frugal and deferential Signup and view all the answers

What should a gentleman do to avoid being inflexible, according to the text?

Study hard Signup and view all the answers

What should a young man do in his dealings with his fellow men, according to the text?

Cultivate their friendship Signup and view all the answers