Ancient China Religion

What are the three major religions or philosophies that shaped many of the ideas and history of Ancient China?

• Taoism, Confucianism, and Buddhism

• Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism

• Zoroastrianism, Manichaeism, and Mithraism

• Shinto, Zen, and Animism

Who founded Taoism during the Zhou Dynasty in the 6th century?

• Lao-Tzu

• Confucius

• Sun Tzu

• Mencius

What book did Lao-Tzu write down his beliefs and philosophy in?

• Tao Te Ching

• The Art of War

• The Analects

• The Book of Changes

Which philosophy believes that people should be one with nature and that all living things have a universal force flowing through them?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Stoicism

• Existentialism

What are the two balancing forces in nature according to Taoism?

• Yin and Yang

• Sun and Moon

• Earth and Sky

• Fire and Water

Which of the following is a saying by Confucius?

• Forget injuries, never forget kindnesses.

• Always seek revenge.

• Ignore the consequences.

• Beauty is always seen by everyone.

Fill in the blank: It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not ____.

• stop

• give up

• quit

• halt

What is the greatest glory according to Confucius?

• To never fall

• To rise every time we fall

• To achieve success without failure

• To live without regrets

According to Confucius, when should you think of the consequences?

• Always

• Never

• Only when making important decisions

• Only when others are involved

Where was Buddha born?

• Nepal

• India

• China

• Thailand