AP World Chapter 8/9 Quiz

Difference between Confucianism and Daoism

One difference between Confucianism and Daoism is that they both practice social harmony in different ways. For example, Confucianism provided one's place in the social order, while Daoism emphasized harmony within the individual. This will lead to good government for Confucianism and Daoists living by the Dao.

Difference between Confucianism and Legalism

One difference between Confucianism and Legalism is that they both bring social order but in different ways. For example, Confucianism uses social harmony while Legalism carries out harsh punishments for crimes. This will lead to Confucianism having good government and Legalism unifying China.

Difference between Legalism and Daoism

One difference between Legalism and Daoism is the way they keep order in a society. For example, Legalists use harsh punishments while Daoism emphasized harmony with nature. This will lead to Leglists unifying China and Daoists living by the Dao.

Difference between the Mauryan and Gupta Empire

One difference between the Mauryan and Gupta Empire is that the Mauryan Empire was always watching subordinates while the Gupta empire gave their allies more freedom. For example, the Mauryan Empire closely monitored its subordinates and the Gupta Empire allowed its allies in charge of government, administration, and basic policy. This will lead to the Mauryan being more successful and stronger while the Gupta Empire was invaded by the White Huns.

Difference between Qin and Han Dynasty

One difference between the Qin and Han Dynasty is that they both embraced different religions. For example, the Qin Dynasty embraced Legalism while the Han dynasty embraced Confucianism. This will lead to the dynasties having very different religious beliefs because Legalism and Confucianism are basically opposites.

Difference between Hinduism and Buddhism

One difference between the religions of Hinduism and Buddhism is that Hinduism promotes the caste system while Buddhism rejects the caste system because it promotes suffering. For example, Hindus abide by the caste system because it is based on ones varna and jati whereas Buddhists reject the caste system because they believe it promotes suffering and limits social mobility. This will lead to Hinduism staying prodimently in India while Buddhism spreads to other areas of Asia through the Theravada and Mahayana Buddhists.

Similarity between Confucianism and Daoism

One similarity between Confucianism and Daoism is that they both practiced social harmony. For example, Confucianism provided one's place in the social order, while Daoism emphasized harmony within the individual. This will lead to good government for Confucianism and Daoists living by the Dao.

Similarity between Confucianism and Legalism

One similarity between Confucianism and Legalism is that they both stressed the importance of an orderly society. For example, Confucianism taught social harmony while Legalism used harsh punishments for order. This will lead to Confucianism having good government and Legalism unifying China and ending the Period of Warring States.

Similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism

One similarity between Hinduism and Buddhism is that they both believe in reincarnation. For example, they both believe if you have good karma and dharma, they will reincarnate. This will lead to Hinduists and Buddhists fulfilling their duties and treating others the way they would want to be treated.

Similarity between Legalism and Daoism

One similarity between Legalism and Daoism is that they both try to bring order to a society. For example Legalism used harsh punishments and a strong government to keep order while Daoism emphasized harmony with nature. This will lead to Legalism unificating China and Daoism's disengagement to public life.

Similarity between Mauryan and Gupta Empire

One similarity between the Mauryan and Gupta Empire is that they both have centralized rule. For example in the Mauryan Empire, Ashoka followed tightly governed states with subordinates to implement policies and the Gupta Empire had local government and allies to help them govern various regions of the empire. This led to the strengthening of the empire due to the tightly run bureaucracy and that gave the Gupta Empire time to focus on achievements and public affairs.

Similarity between Qin and Han Dynasty

One similarity between the Qin and the Han Dynasty was that they both had centralized rule. For example, the Qin Dynasty's first emperor was Qin Shi Huangdi and the Han Dynasty's emperor was Han Wudi. This will lead to the government being open to less people because the emperor makes most of the decisions.