Confucianism and Shintoism Introduction

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of Confucianism in shaping modern Chinese culture?

• It is a religion that guides spiritual practices

• It is a philosophy that forms the foundation of modern Chinese culture

• It is a political system used in ancient China

• It is a set of laws created by Confucius

Multiple Select

Which of the following are among the five basic types of relationships in Confucianism?

• Ruler and subject

• Father and son

• Husband and wife

• Teacher and student

Fill in the Blank

According to Confucius, society will function well when each person ___ their position in society.

Multiple Choice

Which relationship did Confucius consider essential to having a good society?

• Family relationships

• Business relationships

• Political relationships

• Religious relationships

Open Ended

Confucius believed that China's rulers were to be respected by the people as long as they did what?

Multiple Choice

Which statement best summarizes Confucius' Golden Rule as presented in the first image?

• Treat others as you would like to be treated.

• Always follow the rules.

• Respect your elders.

• Never speak unless spoken to.

Fill in the Blank

Fill in the blank: According to Confucius, "Silence is a friend who will never ___."

Multiple Choice

Identify two Confucian proverbs from images 1 and 2 that share a similar message about how to treat others.

• "Silence is a friend who will never betray" and "Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it."

• "What you do not wish upon yourself, extend not to others" and "What you do not like when done unto you, do not unto others."

• "To learn without thinking is fruitless" and "Ignorance is the night of mind."

• "Chose a job you love" and "Our greatest glory is not in never falling."

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the meaning of 'kami' in Shintoism, as explained in the sixth image?

• A sacred scripture

• A founder of Shintoism

• The spirit of a god

• A religious ritual

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes what 'kami' are in Shinto belief?

• Sacred spirits that take the form of things and concepts important to life

• Human ancestors who are forgotten

• Gods that only reside in heaven

• Spirits that only live in animals

Fill in the Blank

Amaterasu is the Shinto god most identified with ___ .

Open Ended

Where do the Japanese believe that Kami can be found?

Open Ended

What are the three types of kami?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a basic idea of Shinto?

• Shintoists are expected to be reverent to nature, life, birth, and fertility.

• Shinto teaches that physical purity is more important than moral purity.

• Shinto has strict rules for moral living.

• Many Shinto build shrines and worship their ancestors who they believe became kami when they died.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about Shinto are correct?

• Shinto has no absolute right and wrong.

• Shinto emphasizes man's essential goodness.

• Shinto teaches that evil is caused by evil spirits.

• Shinto requires belief in a single ruling God.

Fill in the Blank

Confucianism is best described as a ___ rather than a religion.