East Asian Religions

What are the three most common Religions in Asia?

• Sheikism, Other religions, Judiaism
• Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism
• Buddhism, Atheism, Hinduism
• Islam, Christianity, Buddhism

Where did Daoism originate?

• India

• Mongolia

• Japan

• China

What East Asian religion is based off of the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius?

• Buddhism

• Daoism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

East Asian religions can also be considered philosophical and are based on morals and behaviors.

• True

• False

The Dao means _______

• the Center.
• the Middle.
• the Way.
• the Path.

The yin and yang are ______

• the two temples of Laozi.
• the sun and the stars.
• things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.
• two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

• Sun Tzu

• Mao Zedong

There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

• balance

• zen

• meditation

• yoga

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Kong Fu Zi

• Confucius

According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

• People’s self-centered desires.

• Not giving respect to ones elders.

• Nature being out of balance.