Question

"The enlightened ruler, in ruling his country, increases the guards and makes the penalties heavier; he depends on the laws and prohibitions to control the people" - Han Fei-zi Which Chinese belief system does this quote support?
A) Buddhism
B) Confucianism
C) Hinduism
D) Legalism

Answer 1

I would say this represents Legalism, a philosophic movement in China in the past that reinforced autocratic rule by enacting laws that controlled the people and consolidated the power of the autocrats and the state and promoted stability, security and order. It peaked in the Qin Dynasty.

Answer 2

The correct answer to this question would be alternative D)"Legalism."

Legalism is one of the Chinese political and social philosophies, that served as basis for the Chinese bureaucratic empire.

It consists of a powerful autocrat, with the goal of achieving order, security and stability.