History Lesson: The hidden meanings of yin and yang

The ubiquitous yin-yang symbol holds its roots in Taoism/Daoism, a Chinese religion and philosophy.

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The Hidden Meanings of Yin and Yang

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is on the yang side of a person:

• Feet

• Internal organs

• Shadow

• Head

Multiple Choice

Which part of a teacup is most yin?

• the cup itself

• the space inside the cup

• the hot tea being poured into the cup

• the hand of a person grasping the cup

Multiple Choice

In Daoism, the Higher Power is not a God, but

• Is a force permeating the universe

• The natural flow of all things

• A path which people ought to follow

• All of the above

Multiple Choice

Compared to a person with too much yin energy, a person with too much yang energy would probably

• Be calm and thoughtful

• Be very relaxed and flexible

• Rush into things more often

• Be receptive and patient

Multiple Choice

You should know your yin from your yang because

• Every aspect of our lives ought to be balanced

• Yin is bad and yang is good

• Yin is good and yang is bad

• The more yang you can accumulate, the wealthier you will become