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Ancient China Religion

Total questions: 111

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What word best describes Confucianism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

2.

What word best describes Buddism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

3.

What word best describes Daoism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

4.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. "Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

5.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “A tremor in the force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Obi-Wan is here. The force is with him. Escape is not his plan. I must face him alone.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

6.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it. You have to let it all go, Neo. Fear, doubt & disbelief.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

7.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “My ally is the force and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

8.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

9.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “Knowledge will give you power, but character will give you respect.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

10.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “Listen to the stream, it never quarrels or fights for position or acceptance, it just is.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

11.

Based on the teachings of Confucius, what was the primary purpose of education?

a)

To gain wealth and power

b)

To become a better person and serve society

c)

To challenge the authority of the rulers

d)

To promote one's social status

12.

Confucius believed the social and political order would improve if people followed....

a)

the 5 relationships

b)

the middle path

c)

the 4 noble truths

d)

the universe

13.

What philosophy/religion teaches to live in harmony with nature?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Daoism

14.

Which of the three Chinese Philosophies believed that people should have respectful relationships with elders, teachers, and parents?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddhism

15.

Which river is also known as the Yellow River?

a)

Yahtzee River

b)

Yangtze River

c)

Hang He River

d)

Amazon River

16.

Which of the following is not a physical feature of China

a)

Mountains

b)

Deserts

c)

Hills

d)

Plains

17.

What is Buddhism?

a)

Respecting family and being a good person

b)

The belief that pain and suffering are caused by wanting

c)

Focusing on balance and equality

d)

The belief in four gods

18.
What were the main 3 religions in ancient China? 
a)
Confucianism, Islam & Buddhism
b)
Christianity, Daoism & Confucianism
c)
Buddhism, Christianity & Daoism
d)
Confucianism, Buddhism & Daoism
19.
What is Legalism? 
a)
A simple and natural way of life
b)
Leaders must be good and wise for their subjects to be good and wise 
c)
Strong ruler and harsh laws are needed for social order
d)
The Mandate of heaven will provide the answers for the emperor 
20.
The responsibility children have to respect, obey, and care for their parents is
a)
pictograph
b)
cultural diffusion
c)
ideograph
d)
filial piety
21.

Emperor Qin Huangdi used legalism as the basis for his rule, which is based on

a)

the idea that people are generally good and will do the right thing even without laws

b)

that people are generally bad and will only do the right thing with strict laws and harsh punishments

c)

that people will follow leaders who are kind and fair

22.

Confucianism, Taoism and Legalism all were founded

a)

by the same person

b)

during the Period of Warring States in China

c)

after the Qin Dynasty was overthrown

23.

Confucius' Five Key Relationships would say that rulers

a)

should rule strictly and have harsh punishments

b)

should let people do what they want as long as they don't hurt anyone

c)

should rule justly and fairly if they want the respect of their people

24.

Which of the following is TRUE about Buddhism in China?

a)

Buddhism was brought into China from India along the Silk Road

b)

Buddhism developed in China during the Period of Warring States

c)

Buddhism caught on briefly in China, but soon people lost interest in it

25.

Early people in China believed that there were spirits in the natural world, to include plants, trees, animals, etc. This is known as

a)

animism

b)

veneration

c)

polytheism

26.

The founder of Taoism was

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Han Feizi

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

27.

The idea that life is "suffering" because people have too many attachments is a main theme in

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Buddhism

28.

The idea of using civil service exams to hire the most qualified people for government jobs comes from

a)

the teachings of Lao-Tzu

b)

the teachings of the Buddha

c)

the teachings of Confucius

29.

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of

a)

Buddhism

b)

Taoism

c)

Legalism

30.

The idea of "going with the flow"-- central to Taoism

a)

veneration

b)

wu wei

c)

yin/yang

31.

A ruler that attempts to control his subjects by establishing rules and imposing consequences for those who break the rules would most likely be following

a)

a Taoist philosophy

b)

a Buddhist philosophy

c)

a Legalist philosophy

32.

The yin/yang is symbolic of

a)

the idea that things in life are either black or white-- such as "right" or "wrong"

b)

the idea that things in life go together in nature-- such as day following the night

c)

the idea that things in life have just one form-- such as "all good" or "all bad"

33.

All of the following are TRUE about oracle bones EXCEPT

a)

oracle bones were used for some of the first writing in China

b)

oracle bones were used as a way to make offerings to dead ancestors

c)

oracle bones were used by emperors to tell the future

34.

The "Golden Rule" can best be expressed as

a)

if people are not kind to you, you don't need to be kind to them

b)

people are generally evil by nature and need to have strict rules

c)

you should treat other people how you want to be treated yourself

35.

The Analects is a book that contains the teachings of

a)

Confucius

b)

Lao-Tzu

c)

the Buddha

36.

Early Chinese people believed in many gods, making them

a)

monotheistic

b)

polytheistic

c)

agnostic

37.

The Confucian idea of filial piety would promote

a)

the use of civil service exams to test students' knowledge

b)

the passing of strict rules and clear punishments in school

c)

the requirement that students respect their teachers and the principals

38.

The way to end life's suffering in Buddhism was to

a)

go with the flow and don't battle against nature

b)

follow the Eightfold Path

c)

worship and respect your ancestors

39.

Though it did not start in China, this philosophy/ religion is the most-practiced one in China today

a)

Taoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

40.

It is said that people in China are "pluralistic" when it comes to religion, which means

a)

people in China often follow parts of different faiths in their personal religious beliefs

b)

people in China pick one religion and often follow it for their whole lives

c)

people in China don't really practice religion because it is discouraged

41.

People in Ancient China often believed in many gods, but the main one was

a)

Confucius

b)

Shang Di

c)

Lao Tzu

42.

Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and Legalism teach people about ways of living, which is why they are often seen as_____________ instead of religions

a)

philosophies

b)

fables

c)

legal codes

43.

The idea of veneration means that people

a)

should honor and remember their deceased ancestors

b)

should obey the government and its rules

c)

should give up their attachments and live a simple life

44.

The Tao Te-Ching refers to

a)

the book that includes the Taoist beliefs of Lao-Tzu

b)

the idea that only people who are qualified should serve in government

c)

the goal for Buddhists following the Eightfold Path

45.

Confucianism helped to create a patriarchal society in China because

a)

it promoted the idea that husbands should be obeyed by their wives

b)

it promoted the idea that rulers should treat their people with respect

c)

it promoted the idea that people should be qualified for their jobs

46.

What word best describes Confucianism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

47.

What word best describes Buddism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

48.

What word best describes Daoism?

a)

nature

b)

suffering

c)

balance

d)

respect

49.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. "Dishonor! Dishonor on your whole family! Dishonor on you! Dishonor on your cow!”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

50.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “A tremor in the force. The last time I felt it was in the presence of my old master. Obi-Wan is here. The force is with him. Escape is not his plan. I must face him alone.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

51.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “I’m trying to free your mind, Neo. But I can only show you the door. You’re the one that has to walk through it. You have to let it all go, Neo. Fear, doubt & disbelief.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

52.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “My ally is the force and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

53.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “One often meets his destiny on the road he takes to avoid it”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

54.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “Knowledge will give you power, but character will give you respect.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

55.

Match the quote to the religion/philosophy. “Listen to the stream, it never quarrels or fights for position or acceptance, it just is.”

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Buddism

d)

Christianity

56.

Which of the following was a cultural problem during the time of Confucius?

a)

Strengthening of family bonds and loyalty

b)

Belief that China was overrun with rude and dishonest people

c)

A strong and unified government

d)

A society filled with peace and harmony

57.

What was the Warring States Period known for in terms of philosophical development in China?

a)

The creation of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism

b)

The creation of Legalism, Confucianism, and Daoism

c)

The creation of Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

d)

The creation of Shintoism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism

58.

What is "The Analects" in the context of Confucianism?

a)

A collection of Daoist poems

b)

The primary text of Confucianism

c)

A book of Legalist laws

d)

A Buddhist scripture

59.

Which of the following is a belief of Legalism?

a)

People are naturally good and should be trusted

b)

Strict laws and harsh punishments are necessary to maintain order

c)

Harmony with nature is the key to a peaceful life

d)

Family loyalty is the most important value

60.

What does Daoism primarily focus on?

a)

The importance of strict laws

b)

The pursuit of wealth and power

c)

Living in harmony with the natural world

d)

The development of advanced technology

61.

What is a core belief of Confucianism?

a)

The universe is governed by chaos

b)

People should live in harmony with nature

c)

Respect for elders and family is crucial for a stable society

d)

Individual freedom is the highest goal

62.

Which philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with the Dao, or "the Way"?

a)

Legalism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

d)

Buddhism

63.

Which philosophy believes that people are inherently selfish and need to be controlled?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Daoism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

64.

What was one of the political problems during the time of Confucius?

a)

A strong central government with no power struggles

b)

A lack of strong government to end power struggles

c)

A unified and peaceful China

d)

An abundance of honest and polite people

65.

How did Confucianism attempt to solve China's political and cultural problems?

a)

By promoting strict laws and harsh punishments

b)

By encouraging people to live in harmony with nature

c)

By emphasizing the importance of family loyalty and respect

d)

By advocating for complete individual freedom

66.

This man was the founder of Daoism.

a)

Confucius

b)

The Buddha

c)

Laozi

d)

Mencius

67.

This philosophy/religion taught followers to act & behave with good morals.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

68.

This philosophy/religion taught followers that the world is full of suffering.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

69.

This philosophy/religion taught followers to find "The Way" of the universe.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

70.

This philosophy/religion was based on the teachings of Hanfeizi.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

71.

The 4 Noble Truths & Eight Fold Path were key teachings of this philosophy/religion.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

72.

Striving to be a superior man, or Junzi, was a key teaching of this philosophy/religion.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

73.

This philosophy/religion was based on the idea that people were naturally selfish & could not be trusted.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

74.

This philosophy/religion was based on the idea that people should strive to become enlightened.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

75.

This philosophy/religion encouraged followers to live in harmony with nature.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

76.

This philosophy/religion believed in strict rules with harsh punishments.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

77.

Master Oogway from Kung Fu Panda, would have probably agreed with the teachings of this philosophy/religion.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

78.

Master Shifu from Kung Fu Panda, would have probably agreed with the teachings of this philosophy/religion.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

79.

Followers of this philosophy/religion were banned from criticizing the government, and could even be killed for doing so.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

80.

The monks of this philosophy/religion used physical exercises & meditation to become enlightened.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

81.

This philosophy/religion became the foundation of Chinese government, law, family, & education.

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Legalism

d)

Buddhism

82.

What are the three major religions of Ancient China (Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism) sometimes called?

a)

The triple threat

b)

The three ways

c)

The three wonders

d)

The three perfections

e)

The three philosophies

83.

Which religion did Lao-Tzu found?

a)

Taoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Hinduism

84.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Taoist beliefs?

a)

People should be one with nature

b)

Lots of rules and a strong government is good

c)

Everything in nature has two forces: the Yin and the Yang

d)

All living things have a universal force flowing through them

e)

Opposing forces in nature are always balanced

85.

Where did the religion of Buddhism begin?

a)

Mongolia

b)

Western China

c)

Nepal

d)

Hong Kong

e)

Japan

86.

True or False: Confucius taught that it is okay to be rude and disrespectful.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Which of the Ancient Chinese religions believed that eventually, your spirit can enter a place called nirvana?

a)

Animism

b)

Taoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Buddhism

e)

Anarchism

88.

In the religion of Buddhism, there is a concept that all actions have consequences. What is this concept called?

a)

Destiny

b)

Fate

c)

Cause and Effect

d)

Boomerang Theory

e)

Karma

89.

Which of the following statements is part of the philosophy of Confucianism?

a)

Everything in the world has a balance of forces called the Yin and Yang

b)

If you live your life right, then eventually you can enter nirvana

c)

Honoring your family and relatives is an important part of life

d)

Laws and rules are not important

e)

All of the above

90.

Which of the following men was not a founder of a major Ancient Chinese religion or philosophy?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Buddha

c)

Confucius

d)

Lao-Tzu

91.

What is something that Confucius is still famous today for?

a)

The book he wrote called The Art of War

b)

His many sayings that were written down by his followers

c)

His poetry describing the beauty of nature

d)

His art including many paintings and drawings

e)

His outrageous clothes and fashion sense

92.

The man pictured here developed which philosophy?

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

93.

Which ancient Chinese philosophy focuses on a connection with nature?

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

94.

This philosophy focuses of ethics and living a moral life

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

95.

This religion began in the ancient Indian empire

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

96.

Reincarnation is part of this belief system

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

97.

Lau-Tzu is the founder of this philosophy

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

98.

This belief system follows the "Eightfold Path"

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

99.

These TWO philosophies developed in China

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

100.

The founder of this religion was a wealthy prince

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

101.

Followers of this philosophy created art showing simple nature scenes

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

102.

This philosophy stressed the importance of 5 main relationships in life

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

103.

"Suffering is the nature of life."

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

104.

The lotus flower is a powerful symbol in _________

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

105.

This philosophy stresses the importance of MERIT

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

106.

Founded by Siddhartha Guatama

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

107.

The yin-yang symbol was first associated with this philosophy

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

108.

The founder of this philosophy worked as a teacher and a civil servant

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

109.

This had an impact on ancient Chinese government

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

110.

The founder came to be called "The Enlightened One"

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

111.

They practice ahimsa, or nonviolence

a)

Daoism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Buddhism

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