Question 1

What particular aspects of the Dao are of primary interest to Confucians?

Accepted Answer

Confucianism and Daoism (Taoism) are two

Question 2

The period in which Confucius lived was

Accepted Answer

A)  a time of social turmoil. 
B)  peaceful. 
C)  a time when China was ruled by a single emperor. 
D)  a time of a classless society. 
A)  a time of social turmoil. 
B)  peaceful. 
C)  a time when China was ruled by a single emperor. 
D)  a time of a classless society.

Question 3

Provide an overview of the Daoist pantheon of deities.

Accepted Answer

Daoism, also known as Taoism, has a dive

Question 4

Confucianism was criticized by a few Chinese leaders who had studied in the West and were influenced by the teachings of

Accepted Answer

A)  John Dewey and Bertrand Russell. 
B)  Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. 
C)  Georg F. Hegel. 
D)  George Santayana. 
A)  John Dewey and Bertrand Russell. 
B)  Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. 
C)  Georg F. Hegel. 
D)  George Santayana.

Question 5

Explain the Confucian notion of sincerity, and contrast it with the common Western notion.

Accepted Answer

The Confucian notion of sincerity, or ch

Question 6

Summarize four of the basic teachings of early Daoism.

Accepted Answer

Early Daoism, also known as Taoism, is a

Question 7

Which of the following statements is true about the Yijing (I Ching)?

Accepted Answer

A)  It was a central library, where many ancient texts were kept. 
B)  It recounts tales of the mythic life of the Yellow Emperor. 
C)  It is a book of prophecy and poetry. 
D)  It is a book, valued by Confucius, that is used for divination. 
A)  It was a central library, where many ancient texts were kept. 
B)  It recounts tales of the mythic life of the Yellow Emperor. 
C)  It is a book of prophecy and poetry. 
D)  It is a book, valued by Confucius, that is used for divination.

Question 8

In what ways are Confucian virtues at odds with typical Western virtues?

Accepted Answer

Confucian virtues and typical Western vi

Question 9

Laozi (Lao Tzu) is said to have been a

Accepted Answer

A)  fisherman. 
B)  painter. 
C)  carpenter. 
D)  librarian. 
A)  fisherman. 
B)  painter. 
C)  carpenter. 
D)  librarian.

Question 10

What is the Daodejing, and what roles has it played in the Daoist religion?

Accepted Answer

The Daodejing, also known as the Tao Te

Question 11

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the

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A)  teacher. 
B)  businessman. 
C)  noble person. 
D)  simple peasant. 
A)  teacher. 
B)  businessman. 
C)  noble person. 
D)  simple peasant.

Question 12

Identify two of the Four Books of Confucianism, and describe a key characteristic of each.

Accepted Answer

Two of the Four Books of Confucianism ar

Question 13

Confucius worked almost all his life as

Accepted Answer

A)  a teacher. 
B)  a priest. 
C)  an artist. 
D)  a librarian. 
A)  a teacher. 
B)  a priest. 
C)  an artist. 
D)  a librarian.

Question 14

The receptive aspect of the universe that expresses itself in silence, darkness, coolness, and rest is called

Accepted Answer

A)  wu wei. 
B)  yin. 
C)  dao. 
D)  yang. 
A)  wu wei. 
B)  yin. 
C)  dao. 
D)  yang.

What particular aspects of the Dao are of primary interest to Confucians?

The period in which Confucius lived was

Provide an overview of the Daoist pantheon of deities.

Confucianism was criticized by a few Chinese leaders who had studied in the West and were influenced by the teachings of

Explain the Confucian notion of sincerity, and contrast it with the common Western notion.

Summarize four of the basic teachings of early Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about the Yijing (I Ching)?

In what ways are Confucian virtues at odds with typical Western virtues?

Laozi (Lao Tzu) is said to have been a

What is the Daodejing, and what roles has it played in the Daoist religion?

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the

Identify two of the Four Books of Confucianism, and describe a key characteristic of each.

Confucius worked almost all his life as

The receptive aspect of the universe that expresses itself in silence, darkness, coolness, and rest is called

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What particular aspects of the Dao are of primary interest to Confucians?

The period in which Confucius lived was

Provide an overview of the Daoist pantheon of deities.

Confucianism was criticized by a few Chinese leaders who had studied in the West and were influenced by the teachings of

Explain the Confucian notion of sincerity, and contrast it with the common Western notion.

Summarize four of the basic teachings of early Daoism.

Which of the following statements is true about the Yijing (I Ching)?

In what ways are Confucian virtues at odds with typical Western virtues?

Laozi (Lao Tzu) is said to have been a

What is the Daodejing, and what roles has it played in the Daoist religion?

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the

Identify two of the Four Books of Confucianism, and describe a key characteristic of each.

Confucius worked almost all his life as

The receptive aspect of the universe that expresses itself in silence, darkness, coolness, and rest is called

Understanding Religion

Indigenous Religions

Hinduism

Buddhism

Jainism and Sikhism

Shinto

Judaism

Christianity

Islam

Alternative Paths

The Modern Search

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