Video- History of Chinese Religion

What are the three teachings of ancient China?

• Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Confucianism

• Buddhism, Christianity, and Taoism

• Taoism, Shintoism, and Confucianism

Who is considered the transmitter, not the creator, of Confucianism?

• Buddha

• Zhu Xi

• Laozi

• Confucius

What principle is Taoism known for?

• The Mandate of Heaven

• Filial piety

• Wu wei (action through inaction)

• The Middle Way

Which tradition is Buddhism part of?

• Dharmic religions

• Abrahamic religions

• Taoic religions

• Pagan religions

What is the main focus of Mahayana Buddhism?

• Practicing meditation and asceticism

• Worship of a single god

• Liberation of everyone from the cycle of birth and rebirth

• Following Buddha's teachings to the letter

Which dynasty standardized the imperial examination system with Confucian classics?

• Ming Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qing Dynasty

What was the main reason for the rivalry between Buddhism and Taoism before the Ming Dynasty?

• Disagreements over vegetarianism

• Competition for followers

• Differences in meditation practices

• Persecution by emperors

Which Buddhist tradition is predominant in China?

• Mahayana

• Theravada

• Vajrayana

• Zen

What concept do Dharmic religions share?

• The concept of sin

• Reincarnation

• Monotheism

• The Holy Trinity

What was a common method for polytheistic religions to counter rivals?

• Stealing their gods

• Excommunication

• Forbidding interfaith marriages

• Declaring holy wars