Exploring Taoism and Its Practices

What is one of the defining characteristics of Taoism according to the prompt?

• Exclusivity in its pantheon of gods

• Adaptability and non-exclusive attitude toward other spiritual traditions

• Strict adherence to a single set of beliefs

• Rejection of all other spiritual traditions

Which of the following is NOT a type of Taoist self-cultivation technique mentioned in the prompt?

• Meditation

• Alchemy

• Ritual sacrifice

• Nourishing life

What is the primary goal of Qigong as described in the prompt?

• To develop martial arts skills

• To cultivate and rebalance the vital force in the body called chi

• To worship Taoist gods

• To achieve financial success

What is the difference between external and internal alchemy in Taoism?

• External alchemy involves meditation, while internal alchemy involves physical exercise

• External alchemy involves manipulation of natural substances, while internal alchemy involves meditative techniques

• External alchemy is practiced only by priests, while internal alchemy is for laypeople

• External alchemy is a modern practice, while internal alchemy is ancient

According to the prompt, how many Taoists were estimated to be in mainland China in 2020?

• 1 million

• 3 million

• 6 million

• 10 million

What term is used to describe people who practice Taoist-inspired rituals or hold beliefs inspired by Taoism without identifying as Taoists?

• Taoist monks

• Wider Taoists

• Taoist priests

• Taoist sympathizers

Which Taoist practice involves visualizing gods or energies inside your body or traveling to the cosmos?

• Tai Chi

• Qigong

• Taoist meditation

• External alchemy

What is the estimated range of Taoist monks and priests in China according to the prompt?

• 10,000 to 20,000

• 25,000 to 48,000

• 50,000 to 75,000

• 100,000 to 150,000

Who became a minor celebrity in the 1960s for teaching Tai Chi in New York City?

• Moylene Shin

• Daliu

• Elijah Siegler

• James Miller

What does the scholar Elijah Siegler define as a new religious movement that emerged in the 70s and 80s?

• Chinese folk religion

• American Taoism

• Taoist alchemy

• Taoist meditation