Topic 5 Ancient China: Understanding the Yin-Yang Symbol

What does the black part of the yin-yang symbol represent?

• Light

• Darkness

• Warmth

• Activity

During which Chinese dynasty was the yin-yang symbol created?

• Han dynasty

• Zhou dynasty

• Ming dynasty

• Qing dynasty

Which of the following is an example of yang?

• Night

• Winter

• Summer

• Rest

What does the white part of the yin-yang symbol represent?

• Cold

• Rest

• Light

• Darkness

Which of the following pairs is an example of yin and yang?

• Eating and drinking

• Running and walking

• Day and night

• Reading and writing

What is the main idea of the yin-yang symbol?

• To show that life is full of challenges

• To illustrate the importance of balance

• To represent the power of nature

• To depict the history of China

Which of the following activities is considered yin?

• Playing sports

• Sleeping

• Running

• Talking loudly

What does the small dot in each half of the yin-yang symbol signify?

• The presence of balance

• The absence of balance

• The dominance of one over the other

• The separation of yin and yang

Which of the following is a modern example of yin and yang for kids?

• Video game time and homework time

• Eating and sleeping

• Running and jumping

• Drawing and painting

What does yang represent in the yin-yang symbol?

• Darkness

• Cold

• Activity

• Rest