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Daoism Basics

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the main focus of Daoism?

a)

Living in harmony with the Dao

b)

The teachings of Laozi

c)

The origin of Daoism

2.

Which concept of Daoism emphasizes effortless action/non-action or the importance of going with the flow and not forcing outcomes?

a)

Dao

b)

Wu Wei

c)

Yin and Yang

d)

Ziran

3.

Which practice involves ceremonies, offerings, and prayers to connect with deities, ancestors, and the natural world?

a)

Inner Alchemy

b)

Tai Chi

c)

Qi Gong

d)

Daoist Rituals

4.

Which aspect of Chinese culture has been influenced by Daoism?

a)

Philosophical Foundation

b)

Art and Literature

c)

Medicine and Health

d)

Social Values

5.

The belief system Daoism is based off which wise person?

a)

Buddha

b)

Confucius

c)

Laozi

d)

Gandhi

6.
The Dao means _______
a)
the Center.
b)
the Middle.
c)
the Way.
d)
the Path.
7.
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.
8.
What is the most sacred writing of Daoism?
a)
Tao Te Ching
b)
Junzi
c)
Wu Wei
9.
What symbol illustrates the two-fold aspect of Daoism?
a)
Qing ming
b)
water
c)
Yin-Yang
10.
What's the name of this symbol?
a)
Moksha
b)
Yin-Yang
c)
Nirvana
d)
Eightfold Path 
11.
What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?
a)
Legalism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Confucianism
d)
Taoism
12.

A central Daoist belief is that "the universe is a balance of ________" ?

a)

inner and outer forces

b)

all things alike

c)

opposites

d)

everyone's energies

13.
Laozi compiled his philosophy in a book we know as the ______
a)
Daoist Bible.
b)
I Ching.
c)
Daodejing.
d)
The Dao of the Way.
14.

Daoists believe the government should _________________________ in peoples' lives.

a)

bring harmony

b)

make changes

c)

be important

d)

not interfere