WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

ANCIENT CHINA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In ancient China, which term describes the concept that citizens had to start following laws and takinginstructions from the government?
A
feudalism
B
legalism
C
nobles
D
craftspeople
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Legalism in ancient China was a philosophical belief that human beings are more inclined to do wrong than right because they are motivated entirely by self-interest and require strict laws to control their impulses. It was developed by the philosopher Han Feizi (l. c. 280-233 BCE) of the state of Qin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Following the precedent of the Han Feizi (c. 240 BC), the more prominent Warring States period figures Shen Buhai (400–337 BC) and Shang Yang (390–338 BC) would commonly be taken as its actual “founders."

Detailed explanation-3: -Founder of legalism and believed that severe punishments were the only way to control people.-The Code of Law must be drafted and published. Laws should always be more important than individual interests and actions. All persons are considered equal before the law.

Detailed explanation-4: -Symbol of Legalism in Chinese Culture Legalism didn’t form an established symbol to present the philosophical school; however, a mythical creature in ancient mythology named Xiezhi has been the symbol of law and justice.

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