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WorksheetsThe Three Ways and Stuff
Total questions: 23
Worksheet time: 12mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Who was Confucius?
a)
He was a philosopher whose teachings created Buddhism. He highly respects nature and advocates for less government.
b)
He was a renowned musician whose music is still circulated around the modern world.
c)
He was a philosopher who founded Confucianism. The Chinese government despised his teachings and arrested any person who followed them.
d)
He was a philosopher whose teachings deeply impacted Chinese politics and culture. He founded Confucianism.
2.
What influence did Confucius have on the Chinese government?
a)
His teachings influenced the scholastic assessment tests. Students must prove their merit, or talent and competence, to be considered for acceptance at universities.
b)
Candidates studied his teachings because they influenced the Chinese civil service examinations. Passing the test proved their merit for hire as officials.
c)
Candidates studied his teachings because they influenced the Smarter Balance Assessment Consortium. Passing the test proved their merit and abilities to be considered for classes next year.
d)
Candidates studied his teachings because they influenced the Chinese Ch’ing Ming scroll. Passing the test proved their merit as artists.
3.
True or False: Confucian scholars were well-rounded; they studied both practical and philosophical matters
a)
True
b)
False
4.
With the exception of friendship, all harmonious relationships MUST include these traits:
a)
Nature, oneness, harmony, Yin & Yang
b)
Obedience, trustworthiness, honor, hierarchy
c)
Enlightenment, suffering, desire, and the Noble Truths
d)
Obedience, trustworthiness, honor, equality
5.
“Life has inevitable suffering.”
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
6.
“Highest good is like water. Because water excels in benefiting the myriad creatures without contending with them and settles where none would like to be, it comes close to the Way.”
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
7.
“Seeing that our body, with hair and skin, is derived from our parents, we should not allow it to be injured in any way. This is the beginning of filial respect. We develop our own character and practice the way so as to perpetuate our name for future generations, and to bring honor to our parents.”
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
8.
“The mind is flighty, and hard to grasp; the mind pursues all it desires. To tame the mind is great goodness. Subdue the mind and know tranquility.”
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
9.
“The more laws and edicts (official rules) are imposed, the more thieves and bandits there will be.”
a)
Laozi
b)
Confucius
c)
Buddha
10.
This symbol represents this:
a)
Yin & Yang: Hostility
b)
Cheech & Chong: Comedians
c)
Yin & Yang: Balance
d)
Yin & Yang: Disharmony
11.
Daoism:
a)
Maintaining proper and honorable relationships.
b)
e promise to the end of all human suffering.
c)
The promotion of meritocracy in a strong government.
d)
A harmonious relationship with nature.
12.
Laozi stresses to followers that:
a)
Humans control and dominate nature
b)
Change is part of everything. Humans are not exempt.
c)
Humans can communicate and take advantage of nature.
d)
Overcoming desire will limit the power of nature.
13.
According to Laozi, what is Dao?
a)
Dao is a universal force connected to construction sites and cities that is seen and heard.
b)
Dao is the term for suffering that humans will always encounter.
c)
Dao is a universal force connected to nature that is experienced and felt.
d)
Dao is a traditional dumpling specifically tied to the Chinese holiday of honoring deceased loved ones.
14.
The Yin within Yin and Yang represents:
a)
Male, sky, light, heat
b)
Brother, nebula, lightening, lava
c)
Female, earth, dark, cold
d)
Sister, mantel, vision, ice
15.
In Buddhism, when a person overcomes all desire, suffering will end and this state is reached:
a)
Oneness
b)
New York State of Mind
c)
Adulthood
d)
Nirvana
16.
From where did Buddhism originate?
a)
India
b)
Thailand
c)
China
d)
America
17.
In Buddhism, what is the Middle Way?
a)
It stresses disrespect for others until Nirvana is reached.
b)
It encourages followers to always indulge in what they want and never make themselves practice self-control.
c)
It stresses virtuous (morally excellent) conduct and compassion for all living things. This leads to purity of mind and calmness.
d)
It teaches people to follow their desires to no end.
18.
Why was Buddhism appealing to all classes of China?
a)
It offered better job opportunities based on talent.
b)
Practicing it ensured a good harvest.
c)
It promised escape from suffering.
d)
It concentrated on proper conduct and respect.
19.
Who founded Buddhism?
a)
Siddhartha Gautama
b)
Ghand
c)
Kublai Khan
d)
Laozi
20.
What do the items on the list have in common?:
Harrow
Chain pump
Fertilizer
Terraces
a)
They encouraged education in China
b)
They were imported from Mongolia
c)
They were tools used in the construction of cities
d)
They increased crop production.
21.
The Ch’ing Ming Scroll depicts this:
a)
Daily life in a medieval Chinese agricultural site
b)
Maps of all Chinese restaurants in Kai-Feng
c)
Urban decay of medieval China
d)
Daily life in a medieval Chinese city
22.
One effect of the Mongols (foreign rulers) in China was:
a)
Increasing trade with the outside world.
b)
Increased government positions held by scholar-officials.
c)
No contact with the outside world (isolationist stance).
d)
Improved Mongolian farming and irrigation systems.
23.
What new type of farming technique was utilized by China during the Song dynasty?
a)
Layering
b)
Stairs
c)
Terrace
d)
Gutters
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