India's Religions & China's Philosophies

What is Karma?

• the actions (good or bad) one does in life, determining their fate

•  a state of total enlightenment attained through correct living (a happy and peaceful state of being)

What are the ethical duties or responsibilities of each living thing called?

• Dharma

• Nirvana

• Karma

What is Nirvana?

• A state of perfect happiness and peace

• A type of meditation

• A Buddhist festival

What does Moksha refer to?

• a release from the cycle of reincarnation

• a festival celebrated in Hinduism marking the end of the harvest season.

What is the cycle of life and death or reincarnation known as?

• Samsara

• Nirvana

• Moksha

An example of filial piety would be a grandson taking care of his ________.

• grandparent

• friend

• neighbor

Which religion or philosophy is directly associated with the Yin-Yang symbol?

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Who was the emperor who utilized the principles of Legalism to rule the Qin dynasty?

• Shi Huangdi

• Confucius

Taoism wants people to live in _________. Legalism wants people to obey _________.

• harmony; laws

• chaos; rules

• disorder; commands

What is the Hindu holiday known as the 'Festival of Colors'?

• Holi

• Diwali