Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism

What are the three major religions of Ancient China (Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism) sometimes called?

• The triple threat

• The three ways

• The three perfections

• The three philosophies

Which religion did Lao-Tzu found?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

Which of the following is NOT part of the Taoist beliefs?

• People should be one with nature

• All living things have a universal force flowing through them

• Everything in nature has two forces: the Yin and the Yang

• Lots of rules and a strong government is good

Where did the religion of Buddhism begin?

• Mongolia

• Nepal

• China

• Japan

Confucius taught that it is okay to be rude and disrespectful.

• True

• False

Which of the Ancient Chinese religions believed that eventually your spirit can enter a place called nirvana?

• Animism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

In the religion of Buddhism there is a concept that all actions have consequences. What is this concept called?

• Destiny

• Fate

• Cause and Effect

• Karma

Which of the following statements is part of the philosophy of Confucianism?

• Everything in the world has a balance of forces called the Yin and Yang

• If you live your life right, then eventually you can enter nirvana

• Honoring your family and relatives is an important part of life

• Laws and rules are not important

Which of the following men was not a founder of a major Ancient Chinese religion or philosophy?

• Muhammad

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Lao-Tzu

What is something that Confucius is still famous today for?

• The book he wrote called The Art of War

• His many sayings that were written down by his followers

• His poetry describing the beauty of nature

• His art including many paintings and drawings