EAS Quiz 2 Questions with All Correct Answers

EAS Quiz 2 Questions with All Correct Answers Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Harmony should be valued and quarrels should be avoided. Everyone has his biases, and few men are far-sighted. Therefore some disobey their lords and fathers and keep up feuds with their neighbors. But when the superiors are in harmony with each other and the inferiors are friendly, then affairs are discussed quietly and the right view of matters prevails. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-The three treasures, which are Buddha, the (Buddhist) Law and the (Buddhist) Priesthood; should be given sincere reverence, for they are the final refuge of all living things. Few men are so bad that they cannot be taught their truth. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Do not fail to obey the commands of your Sovereign. He is like Heaven, which is above the Earth, and the vassal is like the Earth, which bears up Heaven. When Heaven and Earth are properly in place, the four seasons follow their course and all is well in Nature. But if the Earth attempts to take the place of Heaven, Heaven would simply fall in ruin. That is why the vassal listens when the lord speaks, and the inferior obeys when the superior acts. Consequently when you receive the commands of your Sovereign, do not fail to carry them out or ruin will be the natural result. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to full- fledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-The Ministers and officials of the state should make proper behavior their first principle, for if the superiors do not behave properly, the inferiors are disorderly; if inferiors behave improperly, offenses will naturally result. Therefore when lord and vassal behave with propriety, the distinctions of rank are not confused: when the people behave properly the Government will be in good order. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Deal impartially with the legal complaints which are submitted to you. If the man who is to decide suits at law makes gain his motive, and hears cases with a view to receiving bribes, then the suits of the rich man will be like a stone flung into water, meeting no resistance, while the complaints of the poor will be like water thrown upon a stone. In these circumstances the poor man will not know where to go, nor will he behave as he should. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Punish the evil and reward the good. This was the excellent rule of antiquity. Therefore do not hide the good qualities of others or fail to correct what is wrong when you see it. Flatterers and deceivers are a sharp weapon for the overthrow of the state, and a sharp sword for the destruction of the people. Men of this kind are never loyal to their lord, or to the people. All this is a source of serious civil disturbances. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Every man has his own work. Do not let the spheres of duty be confused. When wise men are entrusted with office, the sound of praise arises. If corrupt men hold office, disasters and tumult multiply. In all things, whether great or small, find the right man and they will be well managed. Therefore the wise sovereigns of antiquity sought the man to fill the office, and not the office to suit the man. If this is done the state will be lasting and the realm will be free from danger. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Ministers and officials should attend the Court early in the morning and retire late, for the whole day is hardly enough for the accomplishment of state business. If one is late in attending Court, emergencies cannot be met; if officials retire early, the work cannot be completed. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Good faith is the foundation of right. In everything let there be good faith, for if the lord and the vassal keep faith with one another, what cannot be accomplished? If the lord and the vassal do not keep faith with each other, everything will end in failure. Constitution of Prince Shotoku (late 6th century) - important Confucian and Buddhist approaches to statecraft, reforming Japanese Government from clan chieftains to fullfledged monarchs after the Chinese model - Answer-Let us control ourselves and not be resentful when others disagree with us, for all men have hearts and each heart has its own leanings. The right of others is our wrong, and our right is their wrong. We are not unquestionably sages, nor are they unquestionably fools. Both of us are simply ordinary men. How can anyone lay down a rule by which to distinguish right from wrong? For we are all wise sometimes and foolish at others. Therefore, though others give way to anger, let us on the contrary dread our own faults, and though we may think we alone are in the right, let us follow the majority and act like them