Quiz on Eastern Philosophies

What is the main ethical guide to life and living according to Confucianism?

• The Dao

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Analects

• The Yin and Yang symbol

During which time period did Confucianism originate?

• 563-483 BCE

• 4th period BCE

• 551 B.C.E.-479 B.C.E.

• After 479 B.C.E.

What is the basic goal for people to understand in Daoism?

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Analects

• The Dao (the Way) of nature

• The importance of education

What does the Yin and Yang symbol represent in Daoist belief?

• The balance between teachers and spiritual leaders

• The balance between suffering and enlightenment

• The balance between nature's hard and soft qualities

• The balance between different schools of thought

Who is Siddhartha Gautama?

• The founder of Confucianism

• The founder of Daoism

• The enlightened one in Buddhism

• A spiritual leader in Hinduism

What is a central idea of Buddhism as taught by Buddha?

• People are inherently good but have strayed from appropriate conduct

• Suffering is a part of human life; no one can escape from suffering while alive

• Everything inside is connected and represented by black and white

• Respect for elders and ancestor worship

According to Buddhist beliefs, what is the cause of suffering?

• Desire for material goods

• Lack of education

• Natural disasters

• Poor leadership

What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

• A series of steps that leads to enlightenment and salvation

• A historical route for trade and cultural exchange

• A collection of Buddhist scriptures

• A type of meditation technique

How did Buddhism enter China?

• Through the conquests of Genghis Khan

• Via the Silk Roads by Buddhist monks around 100 BCE

• Through the spread of the Roman Empire

• By the teachings of Confucius