Question 1

Explain the likely influences Buddhism had on Daoism.

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Buddhism likely had several influences o

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about the Doctrine of the Mean?

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A)  It is a long work on the history of the state of Lu. 
B)  It is the basis for the Legalist emphasis on strict punishment. 
C)  It reflects the Daoist love of contemplation. 
D)  It is a short book on moderation and harmony. 
A)  It is a long work on the history of the state of Lu. 
B)  It is the basis for the Legalist emphasis on strict punishment. 
C)  It reflects the Daoist love of contemplation. 
D)  It is a short book on moderation and harmony.

Question 3

Confucianism remains a strong value system in

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A)  Cambodia. 
B)  Indonesia. 
C)  Malaysia. 
D)  South Korea. 
A)  Cambodia. 
B)  Indonesia. 
C)  Malaysia. 
D)  South Korea.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about the Analects?

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A)  They are the principal source of Legalist philosophy. 
B)  They are the sayings of Confucius. 
C)  They are a reaction against the Mohist thought. 
D)  They are a compilation of ancient poetry, saved by Confucians. 
A)  They are the principal source of Legalist philosophy. 
B)  They are the sayings of Confucius. 
C)  They are a reaction against the Mohist thought. 
D)  They are a compilation of ancient poetry, saved by Confucians.

Question 5

Which two ideals were sought by Confucius?

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Confucius, the ancient Chinese philosoph

Question 6

Describe with some detail four classical Chinese arts, and show how they exhibit some of the concerns of Daoism.

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Classical Chinese arts such as calligrap

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about Mencius (Mengzi, Meng Tzu)?

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A)  He was a Legalist with a pessimistic view of human nature. 
B)  He was a Confucian with a positive view of human nature. 
C)  He was a Mohist with a stern view of human nature. 
D)  He was a Daoist with a very optimistic view of human nature. 
A)  He was a Legalist with a pessimistic view of human nature. 
B)  He was a Confucian with a positive view of human nature. 
C)  He was a Mohist with a stern view of human nature. 
D)  He was a Daoist with a very optimistic view of human nature.

Question 8

Confucius's ideal society would live according to the ideals of the

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A)  Five Great Relationships. 
B)  Four Noble Truths. 
C)  Seven Sacraments. 
D)  Five K's. 
A)  Five Great Relationships. 
B)  Four Noble Truths. 
C)  Seven Sacraments. 
D)  Five K's.

Question 9

In the context of the Five Classics of the Confucian literature, which of the following statements is true about Liji, Li Chi?

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A)  It speaks of the basic patterns of the universe. 
B)  It is referred to as the Book of Rites, and it lists ancient ceremonies and their meaning. 
C)  It allegedly comprises historical records of the state of Lu, where Confucius lived, and ends with a later commentary. 
D)  It is used to understand future events and to work with them properly. 
A)  It speaks of the basic patterns of the universe. 
B)  It is referred to as the Book of Rites, and it lists ancient ceremonies and their meaning. 
C)  It allegedly comprises historical records of the state of Lu, where Confucius lived, and ends with a later commentary. 
D)  It is used to understand future events and to work with them properly.

Question 10

Pretend that you have been asked to begin a Confucian school. What would be studied? What practices would be evident in everyday life?

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In a Confucian school, the focus would b

Question 11

The Daodejing is known for its

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A)  deliberate obscurity. 
B)  careful prose. 
C)  logical organization of themes. 
D)  mention of important sites in China. 
A)  deliberate obscurity. 
B)  careful prose. 
C)  logical organization of themes. 
D)  mention of important sites in China.

Question 12

Recount the life story of Laozi.

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Laozi, also known as Lao Tzu, is a legen

Question 13

Explain the ideal of wu wei.

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Wu wei is a concept in Taoism that can b

Question 14

The two dots of contrasting color inside the light and dark commas of the yin-yang circle represent the

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A)  eternal strife of good and evil. 
B)  seed of each other. 
C)  eyes of God. 
D)  great Daoists Laozi and Zhuangzi. 
A)  eternal strife of good and evil. 
B)  seed of each other. 
C)  eyes of God. 
D)  great Daoists Laozi and Zhuangzi.

Question 15

During the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE),

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A)  Confucianism became the official philosophy of China, guiding its state policy. 
B)  Confucianism was abandoned in favor of Daoism. 
C)  calligraphy came to be taught as part of Confucian training for girls. 
D)  Confucians embraced and adopted Buddhist religion as a complement to their own philosophy. 
A)  Confucianism became the official philosophy of China, guiding its state policy. 
B)  Confucianism was abandoned in favor of Daoism. 
C)  calligraphy came to be taught as part of Confucian training for girls. 
D)  Confucians embraced and adopted Buddhist religion as a complement to their own philosophy.

Question 16

In the context of the main teachings of the Daodejing, identify a true statement.

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A)  Because Daoists pursue the aggressive way, they love weapons and war. 
B)  Daoists believe that, as humans, it is impossible to attain a vision of things that goes beyond apparent opposites such as I-you, good-bad, and so forth. 
C)  Daoism emphasizes the elimination of whatever is unnecessary and artificial and an appreciation of the simple and the apparently ordinary. 
D)  Wu wei is the name for whatever mysterious reality makes nature to be what it is and to act the way it does. 
A)  Because Daoists pursue the aggressive way, they love weapons and war. 
B)  Daoists believe that, as humans, it is impossible to attain a vision of things that goes beyond apparent opposites such as I-you, good-bad, and so forth. 
C)  Daoism emphasizes the elimination of whatever is unnecessary and artificial and an appreciation of the simple and the apparently ordinary. 
D)  Wu wei is the name for whatever mysterious reality makes nature to be what it is and to act the way it does.

Question 17

Summarize three key arguments against Confucianism that became prominent during the twentieth century.

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During the twentieth century, three key

Question 18

Describe three or four features that came to be associated with later Daoism.

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Later Daoism, also known as religious Da

Question 19

In the context of Confucianism, the Communists after the Communist Revolution

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A)  encouraged it in order to build up a sound economy. 
B)  spread it because of its support of government. 
C)  rejected it as not being egalitarian. 
D)  rejected it because of its emphasis on individual freedom. 
A)  encouraged it in order to build up a sound economy. 
B)  spread it because of its support of government. 
C)  rejected it as not being egalitarian. 
D)  rejected it because of its emphasis on individual freedom.

Question 20

List the Five Great Relationships, and summarize the responsibilities of the related persons in each of the five.

Accepted Answer

The Five Great Relationships, as outline

Explain the likely influences Buddhism had on Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about the Doctrine of the Mean?

Confucianism remains a strong value system in

Which of the following statements is true about the Analects?

Which two ideals were sought by Confucius?

Describe with some detail four classical Chinese arts, and show how they exhibit some of the concerns of Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about Mencius (Mengzi, Meng Tzu)?

Confucius's ideal society would live according to the ideals of the

In the context of the Five Classics of the Confucian literature, which of the following statements is true about Liji, Li Chi?

Pretend that you have been asked to begin a Confucian school. What would be studied? What practices would be evident in everyday life?

The Daodejing is known for its

Recount the life story of Laozi.

Explain the ideal of wu wei.

The two dots of contrasting color inside the light and dark commas of the yin-yang circle represent the

During the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE),

In the context of the main teachings of the Daodejing, identify a true statement.

Summarize three key arguments against Confucianism that became prominent during the twentieth century.

Describe three or four features that came to be associated with later Daoism.

In the context of Confucianism, the Communists after the Communist Revolution

List the Five Great Relationships, and summarize the responsibilities of the related persons in each of the five.

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Exam 6: Daoism and Confucianism

Explain the likely influences Buddhism had on Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about the Doctrine of the Mean?

Confucianism remains a strong value system in

Which of the following statements is true about the Analects?

Which two ideals were sought by Confucius?

Describe with some detail four classical Chinese arts, and show how they exhibit some of the concerns of Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about Mencius (Mengzi, Meng Tzu)?

Confucius's ideal society would live according to the ideals of the

In the context of the Five Classics of the Confucian literature, which of the following statements is true about Liji, Li Chi?

Pretend that you have been asked to begin a Confucian school. What would be studied? What practices would be evident in everyday life?

The Daodejing is known for its

Recount the life story of Laozi.

Explain the ideal of wu wei.

The two dots of contrasting color inside the light and dark commas of the yin-yang circle represent the

During the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE),

In the context of the main teachings of the Daodejing, identify a true statement.

Summarize three key arguments against Confucianism that became prominent during the twentieth century.

Describe three or four features that came to be associated with later Daoism.

In the context of Confucianism, the Communists after the Communist Revolution

List the Five Great Relationships, and summarize the responsibilities of the related persons in each of the five.

Understanding Religion

Indigenous Religions

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism and Sikhism

Shinto

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Alternative Paths

The Modern Search

Filters