Religious Studies Quiz

What Shinto structure marks the entrance to a sacred space?

• Miko

• Pagoda

• Temple Bell

• Torii Gate

The Tao Te Ching was written by:

• Confucius

• Ashoka

• Buddha

• Lao Tzu

Which Confucian text contains the sayings of Confucius?

• Doctrine of the Mean

• Book of Rites

• Book of Changes

• Analects

Which of the following Shinto practices involves sprinkling salt for purification?

• Misogi

• Shinsen

• Norito

• Harae

In Confucian teaching, which relationship is foundational for all others?

• Father and Son

• Ruler and Subject

• Older and Younger Brother

• Husband and Wife

Which of the following represents the main goal of Theravada Buddhism?

• Attaining Nirvana

• Union with Kami

• Following the Tao

• Reaching Heaven

Why do Shintoists build shrines near nature?

• To honor the kami believed to dwell there

• To protect from storms

• To guard the emperor

• To attract tourists

Which of the following best reflects the Taoist concept of Yin and Yang?

• Male and female inequality

• Human and divine balance

• Opposing yet complementary forces

• Conflict and chaos

Which of the following best describes the doctrine of Wu-Wei in Taoism?

• Acting with force

• Doing nothing at all

• Rejecting nature

• Letting the natural flow of the universe guide life

What Confucian virtue guides decision-making with wisdom?

• Li

• Ren

• Xin

• Zhi