Asian Philosophers Quiz

Who is the founder of Taoism and the author of the Tao Te Ching?

• Buddha

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

Which ancient Chinese philosopher is known for his teachings on the concept of 'Yin and Yang'?

• Laozi

• Sun Tzu

• Buddha

• Confucius

Who is the author of the ancient Indian political treatise, the Arthashastra?

• Gautama Buddha

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Chanakya

• Jawaharlal Nehru

Who is the founder of Buddhism and is also known as the 'Enlightened One'?

• Nelson Mandela

• Confucius

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Mahatma Gandhi

Which Chinese philosopher emphasized the importance of filial piety and respect for elders?

• Sun Tzu

• Confucius

• Buddha

• Laozi

What is the central concept in Laozi's philosophy?

• Wu Wei

• Confucianism

• Legalism

• Yin and Yang

What is the main principle in Confucianism that stresses the importance of social harmony and proper conduct?

• Yin and Yang

• Wu Wei

• Chi

• Li

What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism, which is the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and death?

• Purgatory

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

• Heaven

What is the primary focus of Chanakya's Arthashastra?

• Military strategy and warfare

• Agriculture and medicine

• Art and literature

• Economics and political science

What is the name of the collection of sayings and ideas attributed to Confucius?

• Analects

• The Art of War

• Tao Te Ching

• The Book of Five Rings