Deep Dive: Confucianism v. Buddhism v. Taoism

Which of the Three Teachings did not deal with the concept of god or the afterlife?

• Taoism
• Confucianism
• Buddhism

True or false: Taoism has included deities from other polytheistic religions, like Buddhism.

• True

• False

How did Buddhism begin to become more popular in China?

• Buddhism spread through military conquests and forced conversions.
• It gained popularity solely due to local festivals and rituals.
• Buddhism began incorporating Confucian and Taoist ideas.

Which social class primarily experienced the religious side of Taoism and Buddhism?

• Commoners

• The Scholar-Officials

• The Emperor

Which of the Three Teachings stands out as the primary belief system for most people in China?

• Confucianism
• Buddhism
• Taoism