Religion 14A: Chapter 6 Test (Zeller, SJDC)

According to Wing-Tsit Chan, where is it that man becomes natural, spontaneous and sincere? A. his house B. heaven C. his heart D. his garden

The Three Purities consist of: A. Mother Li; Lord Lao; and Zhenwu, the perfected warrior. B. Laozi; Confucius; and the Buddha. C. the Jade Emperor; Laozi; and Zhuangzi. D. the Dao; the god who transmits Daoist insight; and Laozi.

The most fundamental relationship for Confucius seems to have been that between: A. father and son. B. elder brother and younger brother. C. friends. D. husband and wife.

Confucianism was criticized by Chinese who had studied in the West and were influenced by the teachings of: A. John Dewey and Bertrand Russell. B. George Santayana. C. Georg F. Hegel. D. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir.

In their view of human nature, the Confucianists: A. see education as a pursuit that primarily develops human intellect. B. see human beings as needing their characters shaped by education. C. emphasize that people are rapacious and predatory, needing the strictest controls. D. seem to be the most optimistic of the philosophical schools.

Complex Confucian etiquette shows respect to others, makes social interactions predictable, and: A. led to the development of Confucianism as a religious system. B. generates much anxiety and resentment. C. leads to the virtue of humility. D. reflects the social position of its participants.

Which of these is NOT part of the yin/yang principle? A. sky and earth B. light and dark C. male and female D. good and evil

China has had how many female rulers (emperors)? A. 0 B. 10 C. 1 D. 4

What is qi of chi? A. the life force B. a type of divination C. a Taiwanese Taoist sect D. the femine element

A Chinese school of philosophy that taught universal love. A. Taoist B. Mohist C. Legalist D. Confucianist

The two dots of contrasting color inside the light and dark commas of the yin/yang symbol represent: A. the great Daoists Laozi and Zhuangzi. B. the eternal strife of good and evil. C. the seed of its opposite. D. the eyes of God.

A story in the Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu) makes fun of the silliness of human beings. It compares them to: A. snakes. B. goats. C. bees. D. monkeys.

The authoritative pre-Confucian books are the: A. Analects. B. Four Books. C. Mencius. D. Five Classics.

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the: A. businessman. B. simple peasant. C. teacher. D. noble person.

The classical literature of the time preceding Confucius, including poetry, history, and divination. A. Yi Jing B. Five Classics C. Tao Te Ching D. Four Books

The aspect of reality that expresses itself in silence, receptivity, and darkness is called: A. yang. B. wu wei. C. tao. D. yin.

The most significant Confucian art form has been: A. garden design. B. stone carving. C. calligraphy. D. music.

Daoism likely established monasteries and temples: A. to protect itself from Confucian influence. B. in order to more closely follow the teachings of the Daodejing. C. to guard its secret practices. D. through the influence of Buddhism.

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

Reciprocity; a Confucian virtue. A. shu B. wen C. junzi D. xiao

Regarding the original purpose of the Tao Te Ching, it is possible that it was meant: A. as a handbook for rulers. B. as a practical guide for defeating the destructive powers of nature. C. to be an autobiography of Laozi. D. All of the above.

Confucian literature became the "core curriculum" in China from 1313 until: A. 1642. B. 1492. C. 1849. D. 1912.

Members of the Taoist clergy known as Red Heads perform rites of: A. funerals. B. exorcism. C. the Jiao (Chiao). D. blessing.

In a passage that has delighted students for centuries, the Tao Te Ching in the twentieth chapter states its opinion: "Give up learning... A. for ignorance is bliss." B. and you give up life." C. for it is the root of all evil." D. and put an end to your troubles."

Confucius's ideal society would live according to the ideals of the: A. Four Noble Truths. B. Five Relationships. C. Seven Sacraments. D. Five K's

Applying the notion of yin and yang, we could say that Daoism shows a special love for: A. allowing things to develop naturally. B. creating a large corporation. C. getting as many academic degrees as possible. D. having many children and educating them carefully.

Confucianism remains a strong value system in: A. Cambodia. B. Malaysia. C. Indonesia. D. Korea.

According to Confucius, a human being becomes a full person only through: A. the contributions of other people. B. fulfilling one's obligations to others. C. solitude and introspection. D. Both A and B.

According to Confucius, above all, a ruler must act like a: A. friend. B. teacher. C. warrior. D. father.

Which of these is NOT one of the Three Doctrines of Chinese culture? A. Buddhism B. Jainism C. Taoism D. Confucianism

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the: A. gentleman. B. teacher. C. simple peasant. D. businessman.

Laozi (Lao Tzu) is said to have been a: A. librarian. B. fisherman. C. carpenter. D. painter.

The foundation of society for Confucians is: A. friendship. B. family. C. government. D. the individual.

Around 135 C.E. which scholar recommended that the emperor set up a Confucian school for the education of government officials? A. Confucius B. Hsun Tzu C. Mozi D. Dong Zhongsu

Empathy, consideration for others, humaneness; a Confucian virtue. A. yin B. ren C. xiao D. qi

Which of these is associated with Taoism? A. observations about nature B. guidelines for living C. practices for attaining longevity D. All of the above.

"Divination" refers to: A. telling the future. B. naming holy people as saints. C. burying the dead. D. offering sacrifice to gods.

The Confucian virtue of shu is another version of: A. the Golden Rule. B. the Two Great Commandments. C. the Fifth Commandment. D. the Fifth Pillar of Islam.

Daoists aim at enjoying a long life but also accept death because: A. accepting death shows strength of character. B. the soul will be reborn, possibly in a better life. C. the soul can go to heaven. D. death is a part of the natural order of things.

During the Han Dynasty, Confucianism was: A. criticized but tolerated. B. simplified by imperial command. C. banned. D. adopted as official state policy.

The Daodejing is written in approximately how many Chinese characters? A. 100 B. 5,000 C. 25,000 D. 1,000

Taoism is often thought to emphasize the _____ aspects of reality and Confucianism the _____. A. possible/impossible B. wu wei/yang C. yin/yang D. impractical/practical

What is divination? A. A system of methods for knowing more about the future. B. The belief that an impersonal divine force controls all events on earth. C. The belief that everything has a divine nature. D. A system of methods for placating the ancestors.

Taoism as a body of teachings is often traced back to: A. a legendary figure named Laozi. B. the concept of Tian. C. a belief in the necessity of ancestor worship. D. Chinese folk religion.

According to Taoism, the origin of the life force is located where? A. base of the spine B. heart C. feet D. head

Which of these is NOT one of the five virtues? A. qi B. ren C. shu D. wen

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

The Qing (Ching) dynasty, the last imperial dynasty, collapsed in China in: A. 1966-1967. B. 1911. C. 1703. D. 1445.

Confucius's ideal society would live according to the ideals of the: A. Five K's. B. Four Noble Truths. C. Five Great Relationships. D. Seven Sacraments.

From a Daoist perspective, the proper job a person should have would be determined by: A. what the individual is most capable of doing. B. the caste she or he belongs to. C. whatever his or her family decides. D. what the government decides is needed.

Reciprocity; a Confucian virtue. A. xiao B. junzi C. wen D. shu

The Daodejing is known for its: A. deliberate obscurity. B. logical organization of themes. C. mention of important sites in China. D. careful prose.

During the Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.-220 C.E.): A. Confucianism was abandoned in favor of Daoism. B. Confucians embraced and adopted Buddhist religion as a complement to their own philosophy. C. calligraphy came to be taught as a part of Confucian training for girls. D. Confucianism became the official philosophy of China, guiding its state policy.

Which of these is NOT indigenous to China? A. Taoism B. Buddhism C. Confucianism D. These are all originally from China.

The father/son relationship of obligation is mutual and does not end until: A. the son has married. B. the son has chosen a suitable career. C. the death of the father. D. the son has a child of his own to care for.

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

In Confucian societies, what determines position? A. education B. age C. wealth D. career

The Mencius: A. presents the teachings of a Confucian thinker. B. was a stone memorial to Confucius placed in his home town of Qufu. C. offers advice about magical ritual that was thought to raise agricultural productivity. D. advocates the ideal of the bodhisattva.

Applying the notion of yin and yang, we could say that Daoism shows a special love for: A. creating a large corporation. B. allowing things to develop naturally. C. getting as many academic degrees as possible. D. having many children and educating them carefully.

A motto that reflects the essence of ren is, "If you want to be kind, be _____." A. silent B. honest C. generous D. polite

Confucian literature became the "core curriculum" in China from 1313 until: A. 1492. B. 1912. C. 1642. D. 1849.

The Doctrine of the Mean: A. reflects the Taoist love of contemplation. B. is a long work on the history of the state of Lu. C. is the basis for the Legalist emphasis on strict punishment. D. is a short book on moderation and harmony.

The Three Purities consist of: A. the Jade Emperor; Laozi; and Zhuangzi. B. Mother Li; Lord Lao; and Zhenwu, the perfected warrior. C. Laozi; Confucius; and the Buddha. D. the Dao; the god who transmits Daoist insight; and Laozi.

The personal ideal or hero of Confucianism is the: A. simple peasant. B. businessman. C. noble person. D. teacher.

Confucianism was criticized by Chinese who had studied in the West and were influenced by the teachings of: A. Jean-Paul Sartre and Simone de Beauvoir. B. John Dewey and Bertrand Russell. C. George Santayana. D. Georg F. Hegel.

The ideal of benevolence or "human-heartedness" in Chinese is a written character made up of which pictographs? A. two hearts, one beside the other B. a person and the number two C. a mother and a child D. a person under a roof

Mencius (Mengzi, Meng Tzu) was a: A. Legalist with a pessimistic view of human nature. B. Mohist with a stern view of human nature. C. Confucian with a positive view of human nature. D. Daoist with a very optimistic view of human nature.

The Qing (Ching) dynasty, the last imperial dynasty, collapsed in China in: A. 1966-1967. B. 1911. C. 1445. D. 1703.

Author of a book of whimsical stories that express themes of early Taoist thought. A. Xunzi (Hsun Tzu) B. Wang Yangming C. Mozi (Mo Tzu) D. Zhuangzi (Chuang Tzu)

According to Wing-Tsit Chan, where is it that man becomes natural, spontaneous and sincere? A. his garden B. heaven C. his heart D. his house

Which of these was the most optimistic about human nature? A. Confucius B. Mencius C. Mozi D. Xunzi

The social period in which Confucius lived was: A. disorderly. B. a time when China was ruled by a single emperor. C. a time of a classless society. D. peaceful.

The form of Taoism known as the "way of the heavenly masters" virtually ended in the early days of: A. Buddhism. B. Christianity. C. the Communist government. D. Confucianism.

Ma-tsu, the Chinese girl who died young but became a goddess, is especially powerful as a protector of: A. farmers. B. fisherman. C. mothers. D. small children.

An image used by the Daodejing to express the difficulty of seeing in the Daoist way is: A. smoke. B. a cloud. C. blindness. D. darkness.

The Confucian virtue of xiao is: A. empathy. B. filial piety. C. reciprocity. D. cultural refinement.