Ancient Chinese Religion Quiz

What type of belief system is characterized by the worship of numerous gods and spirits in ancient China?

• Pantheism

• Atheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

Who was the single supreme god in ancient China by 1600 BCE?

• Confucius

• Buddha

• Shangdi

• Laozi

How did people communicate with their ancestors in ancient China?

• Through prayer and meditation

• By building shrines

• Using oracle bones

• Through animal sacrifices

What was the main concern of many thinkers in ancient China during the 500s BCE?

• Religious conflicts

• Social inequality

• Government corruption

• Economic stability

Which philosopher preached a set of beliefs focused on restoring decency and respect called Confucianism?

• Buddha

• Shangdi

• Laozi

• Confucius

What is the concept of the Dao in Daoism?

• A set of moral guidelines

• A single supreme god

• An invisible force that connects all living things in nature

• A form of meditation

Which symbol represents the harmony between two opposite forces in Daoism?

• Sun and Moon

• Earth and Sky

• Fire and Water

• Yin and Yang

When did Buddhism come to China?

• Around 530 BCE

• 1st century CE

• 10th century CE

• 5th century CE

Which of the following religions was not practiced in ancient China?

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Buddhism

Where is the largest number of followers of Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism located today?

• South Asia

• Middle East

• Europe

• East Asia