Quiz for Source 4.2: The “Good Life” in Asian Cultural Traditions

1. Question 4.6

   This painting was created to
   

   This painting was created to

   A.

   hang on the wall in a Confucian temple.

   B.

   adorn the wall of the imperial palace.

   C.

   protest the restrictive aspects of Confucian thought.

   D.

   illustrate a text on filial piety.

2. Question 4.7

   Which of the following inferences about the two children on the bottom right of the image is supported by the evidence?
   

   Which of the following inferences about the two children on the bottom right of the image is supported by the evidence?

   A.

   They may be servants because they are dressed more simply than the other figures in the scene.

   B.

   They may be slaves because one is kneeling and the other is in chains.

   C.

   They may be observing the ritual as a learning experience because they are mimicking the positions of the two figures to the left who are performing the ritual.

   D.

   They might be outsiders who have disrupted the ritual because the figure to the center left of the scene is kneeling.

3. Question 4.8

   How might a Confucian see this image as reflecting in microcosm a well-functioning society?
   

   How might a Confucian see this image as reflecting in microcosm a well-functioning society?

   A.

   All the figures are portrayed as equals.

   B.

   Children are excluded from this ritual scene.

   C.

   All the women are showing deference to men, while none are being honored.

   D.

   Children are offering respect and deference to their parents.

4. Question 4.9

   According to the text of The Classic of Filial Piety, the ritual depicted in this image fulfilled all of the following functions EXCEPT
   

   According to the text of The Classic of Filial Piety, the ritual depicted in this image fulfilled all of the following functions EXCEPT

   A.

   the reinforcement of the role of priests in the maintenance of the social order.

   B.

   the development of sons and daughters into exemplary people in wider society.

   C.

   the development of sons and daughters into loyal subjects of the emperor.

   D.

   the development of respect for parents in sons and daughters.

5. Question 4.10

   Which of the following best describes the scene?
   

   Which of the following best describes the scene?

   A.

   Women are showing deference to the men in the scene.

   B.

   The two oldest figures are showing deference to younger ones.

   C.

   Young children are showing deference to adults.

   D.

   Younger figures are showing deference to the two oldest figures.