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WorksheetsChinese philosophies
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Which best describes how Lao Tzu views the universe?
He views it as a hall filled with gold and jade
He views it as a fusion of opposites
He views it as a hierarchy in which the powerful rule
What does Confucius think is the most important quality of a leader?
A leader must be born into the right family and under the right star.
A leader must know how to use force when necessary.
A leader must offer moral guidance and be an example.
Which of the philosophies was most concerned with overcoming suffering?
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
From which work is the following quote likely taken: "The general is the bulwark of the state. If the general is strong, he is a defending wall."
Tao Te Ching
The Analects
The Art of War
The Dhammapada
"The sage . . . does his work, but sets no store by it. He accomplishes his task, but does not dwell upon it. And yet it is just because he does not dwell upon it that nobody can ever take it from him."
The Dhammapada
The Analects
The Art of War
Tao Te Ching
It is rare for a man whose character is such that he is good as a son and obedient as a young man to have the inclination to transgress against his superiors. . . . Being good as a son and obedient as a young man is, perhaps, the root of a man's character.
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
Confucius
Buddha
"All warfare is based on deception."
The Buddha
Sun Tzu
Confucius
Lao Tzu
The Four Noble Truths, which contain the Eightfold Path, are part of which system of beliefs?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism
Which philosophy was concerned with understanding the secrets of the universe, and learning how to operate with them in mind in order to survive in a chaotic or hostile environment?
Buddhism
Taoism
Confucianism
The Art of War
This poem could well be understood in the light of which philosophical system? "I beg of you, Chung Tzu, Do not climb into our homestead. . . . Not that I mind about the willows, but I am afraid of my father and mother. Chung Tzu I dearly love; but of what my father and mother will say Indeed I am afraid."
Buddhism
Taoism
The Art of War
Confucianism
"If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."
Lao Tzu
Confucius
Sun Tzu
The Buddha
What does Lao Tzu suggest is the way to happiness?
Focus on achieving your strongest desires
Keep busy all the time
Take no action
Who said, "A young man should be a good son at home and an obedient young man abroad, sparing of speech but trustworthy in what he says"?
Lao Tzu
Confucius
The Buddha
Sun Tzu
Who said, "Learning consists of daily accumulating; the practice of the Tao consists in daily diminishing"?
Lao Tzu
Confucius
Sun Tzu
The Buddha
Of all the philosophies, which one would have been most concerned to provide young men with a formal education?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Taoism
What does Confucius teach about promises?
Do not make promises you can't keep.
Promise all you wish and fulfill what you can.
Do not be ashamed if you have to break your promises.
Who is credited with the following statement: "The mighty and great will be laid low; the humble and weak will be exalted"?
Confucius
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
the Buddha
Which philosophy focuses most on respecting one's elders and the customs of society?
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
The Art of War
Which philosophy is most concerned with finding peace in light of the Ultimate Reality?
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
The Art of War
Who said, "Truly, humility is the root from which greatness springs, And the high must be built upon the foundation of the low"?
Lao Tzu
the Buddha
Confucius
Sun Tzu
Which philosophy encourages focusing the mind through the discipline of meditation?
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
The Art of War
"Bend and you will be whole. Curl and you will be straight. Keep empty and you will be filled. Grow old and you will be renewed."
Lao Tzu
the Buddha
Confucius
Sun Tzu
"If you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete."
the Buddha
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
Confucius
Which philosophy is most concerned with humankind's relationship to nature?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
The Art of War
Who said "The consummate leader cultivates the moral law, and strictly adheres to method and discipline; thus it is in his power to control success"?
Lao Tzu
Sun Tzu
the Buddha
Confucius
