The document discusses teachings from Buddhism, the reign of Qin Shi Huang, and beliefs in China based on three sources. Source A indicates that Buddhist teachings prohibit killing or harming living beings. Source B explains that Qin Shi Huang adopted Legalism to strengthen his rule and unified China through harsh punishments for breaking laws. Source C is an image of Terra Cotta warriors unearthed from Qin Shi Huang's tomb, suggesting he believed in being protected in the afterlife by his army.

1. Nan Hua High School Secondary One History - Religion and Philosophy Answer the following questions based on the sources provided. All answers must be clearly explained and supported with evidences from the sources. Skills: Inference Q1.Study Source A. What does this source tell you about the teachings of the Buddha? Source A: A quote taken from the Buddhist teachings He should not kill a living being, nor cause it to be killed, nor should he incite another to kill. Do not injure any being, either strong or weak in the world Adapted from http://www.viewonbuddhism.org/resources/buddhistquotes.html Q2.Study Source B. What does this source tell you about the reign of Qin Shi Huang? Source B: A comment from a historian on the reign of Qin Shi Huang Qin Shihuang adopted Legalism to strengthen his rule and unify his empire. Under his influence of Legalism, people who broke the law received harsh punishments such as execution and forced labour. Later Chinese dynasties continued to adopt Legalism but did not impose many of the harsh punishments Legalism advocated. Adapted from The Living Past History of Ancient India, China and Southeast Asia Q3.Study Source C. What does this source tell you about the beliefs in China? Source C: Terra Cotta warriors unearthed from the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang