Deck 2: Realism and Education

Question 1

Confucius argued that one should become chun-tzu, or a true gentleman, through

A)choosing the right parents.
B)achieving great wealth and fame.
C)projecting a superior attitude over others.
D)developing proper conduct and character.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

The famous injunction of the Taoists is wu wei, which means

A)do nothing unnatural.
B)follow the master.
C)listen to nature.
D)act impetuously.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The purpose of instruction of Brahman in Hindu thought is to

A)make one powerful and admired by all.
B)elevate one's economic standing.
C)achieve spiritual liberation.
D)provide a basis of rulership.

Answer 3

C

Question 4

In Judaism, the primary role of the rabbi is to

A)preach the gospel to sinners.
B)be a missionary to non-believers.
C)teach the laws of God.
D)help believers achieve nirvana.

Question 5

Zen Buddhism is a religious outlook with no

A)meditation.
B)supreme deity.
C)enlightenment.
D)instructional methods.

Question 6

In Hinduism, the "law of karma" states that every action affects the soul and

A)how the soul will be born in the next reincarnation.
B)creates a countervailing reaction of equal force.
C)is forgiven by Lord Krishna and does not count.
D)is to be overcome by prayer and sacrifice.

Question 7

One of the great writings of Hindu philosophy that has shaped how Indians think and view the world is the

A)Upanishads.
B)Koran.
C)Summa Theologica.
D)Analects.

Question 8

All of the following are associated with Hinduism except

A)yoga.
B)passive resistance.
C)the untouchables.
D)the reality of matter.

Question 9

One of the reasons for the popularity of Islamic religion is that it

A)requires highly educated priests.
B)is based on a pantheon of powerful gods.
C)promotes a view that heaven is present in the world.
D)is open to all regardless of race, color, or origin.

Question 10

Gotama believed that the root cause of suffering was

A)interpersonal relationships.
B)personal gratification.
C)lack of food.
D)poverty.

Question 11

Which of the following most closely identifies Jainism?

A)to go with the flow of existence.
B)establishment of civil service examinations.
C)avoid injury to any form of life.
D)using blows in the teaching process.