Daoism Assessment

Who is traditionally considered the founder of Daoism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Zhou

• Yang

What is another spelling for "Laozi"?

• Low-dzuh

• Lao-tzu

• Dao-tzu

• Li-tzu

What was the English name of Laozi's most famous work?

• The Way of Nature

• The Book of Balance

• The Classic of the Way and its Power

• Ancient Chinese Wisdom

According to legend, why did Laozi write down his teachings?

• He wanted to become famous

• The emperor commanded him to

• A border guard asked him to record his wisdom

• He needed money for his journey

How many characters were in Laozi's manuscript?

• 1,000 characters

• 3,000 characters

• 4,000 characters

• 5,000 characters

What is the meaning of "Dao"?

• The Way

• The Truth

• The Light

• The Power

According to Daoism, what brings happiness and peace?

• Gaining wealth and power

• Living in harmony with nature

• Studying ancient texts

• Following strict rules

What are the opposite forces of nature called in Daoism?

• Light and dark

• Good and evil

• Yin and yang

• Heaven and earth

In English, "Yin" translates to ​​ (a)   , and "Yang" translates to ​ (b)  

• shaded
• sunlit
• white
• dark
• day
• water
• sky

According to Daoism, how should people live their lives?

• By seeking fame and fortune

• By following many social rules

• By living simply and quietly

• By gaining political power