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East Asian Religions

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What are the three most common Religions in Asia?
a)
Sheikism, Other religions, Judiaism
b)
Buddhism, Hinduism, Confucianism
c)
Buddhism, Atheism, Hinduism
d)
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
2.

Where did Daoism originate?

a)

India

b)

Mongolia

c)

Japan

d)

China

3.

What East Asian religion is based off of the teachings of the ancient Chinese philosopher, Confucius?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Shintoism

4.

East Asian religions can also be considered philosophical and are based on morals and behaviors.

a)

True

b)

False

5.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
6.
The yin and yang are ______
a)
the two temples of Laozi.
b)
the sun and the stars.
c)
things that are the same and must be kept together at all times.
d)
two polar forces in all things that must be kept in balance.
7.

Who is considered to be the founder of Daoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao Tzu

c)

Sun Tzu

d)

Mao Zedong

8.

There is a big emphasis on _______________ in Daoist beliefs.

a)

balance

b)

zen

c)

meditation

d)

yoga

9.

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Siddhartha Gautama

b)

Kong Fu Zi

c)

Confucius

10.

According to Buddhism, what is the cause of suffering?

a)

People’s self-centered desires.

b)

Not giving respect to ones elders.

c)

Nature being out of balance.

11.

What is the middle path?

a)

Living a life that is neither luxurious nor harsh.

b)

Another word for nirvana.

c)

Living a boring lifestyle

12.

What are the five key relationships? Check all that apply.

a)

ruler and subject

b)

parent and child

c)

husband and wife

d)

elder sibling and younger sibling

e)

friend and friend

13.

According to Confucius, what would make society peaceful and stable?

a)

Following the 4 Noble Truths

b)

Having balance in one's life

c)

Reaching nirvana

d)

Following li in his or her relationship, which includes respect, loyalty, hard work, politeness, and generosity

14.

Who was Laozi?

a)

Founder of Daoism

b)

Founder of Buddhism

c)

Founder of Confucianism

15.

Why do Daoists accept whatever happens?

a)

They accept the good and the bad.

b)

It helps them reach a state of Nirvana

c)

It's part of the Eightfold Path

16.

According to Daoism, what is the balance of opposite forces of nature?

a)

Nirvana

b)

Eightfold Path

c)

Important relationships

d)

Yin and Yang

17.

In China, which religion is the most important to the government?

a)

Daosim

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism