WorksheetsChinese Religious Traditions
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is divination in Chinese folk religion?
The practice of interpreting dreams to gain insight into the future.
The attempt to ascertain hidden knowledge or foretell future events by the interpretation of omens or through supernatural means.
A method of healing that involves the use of herbs and rituals.
The study of ancient texts to understand historical events.
What does the saying 'Chinese people are Confucian in public, Taoist in private, and Buddhist concerning death' mean?
It demonstrates that the Chinese have a broad spectrum of beliefs and practices woven tightly into their culture.
It suggests that Chinese people are secretive about their true beliefs.
It indicates that Chinese culture is solely based on Confucianism.
It implies that Chinese people do not value spirituality.
Describe the Chinese New Year celebration.
The Chinese celebrate for over fifteen days, cleaning homes, saying prayers, and exchanging gifts.
The Chinese celebrate for a week with fireworks and parades only.
The Chinese celebrate by fasting and reflecting on the past year.
The Chinese celebrate with a single day of feasting and no traditions.
Why does this chapter cover Chinese religious traditions in the plural?
Because Chinese religious traditions are a commingling of several religious traditions.
Because there is only one dominant religion in China.
Because Chinese religious traditions are all based on Confucianism.
Because Chinese religious traditions have no historical significance.
What are some of the various Chinese religious traditions that have blended together over the years?
Chinese folk religion, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
Hinduism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, and Jainism.
Christianity, Islam, Judaism, and Sikhism.
Buddhism, Atheism, Agnosticism, and Scientology.
What is another complication in studying Chinese religions?
It is sometimes difficult to determine whether each is a religion, a philosophy, or merely an intellectual exercise.
Chinese religions are often practiced in isolation from one another.
There is a lack of historical texts documenting Chinese religious practices.
Chinese religions are universally accepted and understood.
Why is the birth of a boy preferred over the birth of a girl in Chinese culture?
A boy carries on the family name and takes care of parents in old age.
Boys are considered more intelligent than girls.
Girls are expected to marry and leave their families.
Boys are believed to bring more wealth to the family.
Name and describe the six stages of a typical Chinese marriage.
(1) Proposal, (2) Engagement, (3) Dowry, (4) Procession, (5) Wedding, (6) Morning After
(1) Proposal, (2) Engagement, (3) Ceremony, (4) Reception, (5) Honeymoon, (6) Return
(1) Introduction, (2) Engagement, (3) Dowry, (4) Procession, (5) Wedding, (6) Celebration
(1) Proposal, (2) Engagement, (3) Dowry, (4) Procession, (5) Reception, (6) Morning After
Why can it be said that people who practice Chinese religious traditions do not worship their ancestors?
They venerate but do not worship their ancestors, believing they are the 'living dead'.
They completely ignore their ancestors in their practices.
They only worship deities and not their ancestors.
They believe their ancestors are in a different realm and cannot be reached.
What are the five crucial male relationships in Confucianism?
(1) emperor to subject; (2) father to son; (3) husband to wife; (4) elder brother to younger brother; (5) male friend to male friend.
(1) teacher to student; (2) father to daughter; (3) husband to wife; (4) elder brother to younger brother; (5) male friend to female friend.
(1) emperor to subject; (2) father to son; (3) brother to sister; (4) elder brother to younger brother; (5) male friend to male friend.
(1) emperor to subject; (2) father to son; (3) husband to wife; (4) elder brother to younger brother; (5) teacher to student.
Why do Chinese families use feng shui masters upon the death of a loved one?
To determine the proper environment, date, and placement of the body.
To select the best burial site based on family history.
To ensure the deceased's spirit is at peace in the afterlife.
To perform rituals that attract good luck for the family.
Who likely authored the Tao Te Ching?
Lao-tzu himself
The followers of Lao-tzu
Confucius and his disciples
Buddhist monks
Why are there fewer temples in China today than there were before 1949?
Because of the Communist revolution and the introduction of many anti-religious policies.
Due to the increase in population and urbanization.
As a result of the Cultural Revolution promoting atheism.
Because of the economic reforms encouraging modernization.
How do Taoists understand immortality?
The goal of Taoists is actual physical immortality, expressed through union with the Tao.
Taoists believe that immortality is achieved through meditation and spiritual enlightenment.
Taoists view immortality as a metaphor for living a virtuous life.
Taoists do not believe in immortality, focusing instead on the cycle of life and death.
What makes the Mid-Autumn Festival popular?
Chinese people celebrate by traveling to high places to have a good view of the moon.
People exchange gifts and cards to show appreciation.
Families gather to watch fireworks and celebrate with parades.
Children dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating.
What are the Analects?
A collection of poems
The sayings of Confucius.
A historical document
A philosophical treatise
Why is Ching Ming an important Chinese celebration?
It is a day devoted to honoring deceased relatives.
It marks the beginning of the lunar new year.
It celebrates the harvest season.
It is a festival for family reunions.
Why is the location of a burial site so important to the Chinese?
They believe that evil powers and bad spirits inhabit a poorly chosen gravesite.
They think it affects the weather in the area.
It determines the social status of the deceased.
It is believed to influence the prosperity of the family.
Differentiate between Pure Land Buddhism and Ch’an Buddhism.
Pure Land Buddhism emphasizes meditation more than Ch’an Buddhism.
Ch’an Buddhism precedes Pure Land Buddhism by about two centuries.
Pure Land Buddhism precedes Ch’an Buddhism by about two centuries and deemphasizes meditation.
Ch’an Buddhism is primarily focused on rituals and ceremonies.
What are the two main categories of the Confucian Classics?
The Five Classics and the Four Books
The Three Analects and the Five Classics
The Four Books and the Six Classics
The Five Classics and the Three Teachings
