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Chinese philosophies

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which best describes how Lao Tzu views the universe?

a)

He views it as a hall filled with gold and jade

b)

He views it as a fusion of opposites

c)

He views it as a hierarchy in which the powerful rule

2.

What does Confucius think is the most important quality of a leader?

a)

A leader must be born into the right family and under the right star.

b)

A leader must know how to use force when necessary.

c)

A leader must offer moral guidance and be an example.

3.

Which of the philosophies was most concerned with overcoming suffering?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

4.

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."

a)

Tao Te Ching

b)

The Analects

c)

The Art of War

d)

The Dhammapada

5.

"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."

a)

The Dhammapada

b)

The Analects

c)

The Art of War

d)

Tao Te Ching

6.

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.

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

Confucius

d)

Buddha

7.

"All warfare is based on deception."

a)

The Buddha

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

Confucius

d)

Lao Tzu

8.

The Four Noble Truths, which contain the Eightfold Path, are part of which system of beliefs?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

9.

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?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

10.

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."

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

The Art of War

d)

Confucianism

11.

"If you know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

The Buddha

12.

What does Lao Tzu suggest is the way to happiness?

a)

Focus on achieving your strongest desires

b)

Keep busy all the time

c)

Take no action

13.

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"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

The Buddha

d)

Sun Tzu

14.

Who said, "Learning consists of daily accumulating; the practice of the Tao consists in daily diminishing"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Confucius

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

The Buddha

15.

Of all the philosophies, which one would have been most concerned to provide young men with a formal education?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Taoism

16.

What does Confucius teach about promises?

a)

Do not make promises you can't keep.

b)

Promise all you wish and fulfill what you can.

c)

Do not be ashamed if you have to break your promises.

17.

Who is credited with the following statement: "The mighty and great will be laid low; the humble and weak will be exalted"?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

the Buddha

18.

Which philosophy focuses most on respecting one's elders and the customs of society?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

19.

Which philosophy is most concerned with finding peace in light of the Ultimate Reality?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

20.

Who said, "Truly, humility is the root from which greatness springs, And the high must be built upon the foundation of the low"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

the Buddha

c)

Confucius

d)

Sun Tzu

21.

Which philosophy encourages focusing the mind through the discipline of meditation?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

The Art of War

22.

"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."

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

the Buddha

c)

Confucius

d)

Sun Tzu

23.

"If you know Heaven and know Earth, you may make your victory complete."

a)

the Buddha

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Confucius

24.

Which philosophy is most concerned with humankind's relationship to nature?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Taoism

d)

The Art of War

25.

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"?

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Sun Tzu

c)

the Buddha

d)

Confucius