Check for Understanding – Confucius v. Tao 1. Which of these leaders is associated with Taosim? a. Buddha b. Saddharta c. Confucius d. Chao Dynasty rulers e. Laozi 2. Which of the following DOES NOT represents the yin and yang principle of Tao? a. Day and Night b. Good and Bad c. Daughter and Mother d. Female and Male e. War and Peace 3. Which of these is a reason that Confucianism was popular in China? a. The teachings focused on violence and being stern b. The teachings allowed for multiple political wars c. The teachings focused on family and obedience to superiors d. The teachings focused on individualism 4. Taoists believe that the human body connects to – a. Five parts of the ocean – wave, droplet, tsunami, sound, and bay b. Five parts of the sky – fire, wood, water, metal, and earth c. Five relationship styles with others d. Five humans called “soul mates” 5. Which religion focuses most on the family? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 6. Which religion focuses more on nature and societal improvement? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 7. Which religion would argue: You should treat the earth and its components with respect? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally
8. Which religion would argue: You should treat your elders with obedience and respect? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 9. What is one difference between Confucianism and Taoism? a. Belief in heaven b. A close relationship with nature is important c. Devotion to ancestors d. Leaders are most important in example setting
ANSWER KEY 1. Which of these leaders is associated with Taosim? a. Buddha b. Saddharta c. Confucius d. Chao Dynasty rulers e. Laozi 2. Which of the following DOES NOT represents the yin and yang principle of Tao? a. Day and Night b. Good and Bad c. Daughter and Mother d. Female and Male e. War and Peace 3. Which of these is a reason that Confucianism was popular in China? a. The teachings focused on violence and being stern b. The teachings allowed for multiple political wars c. The teachings focused on family and obedience to superiors d. The teachings focused on individualism 4. Taoists believe that the human body connects to – a. Five parts of the ocean – wave, droplet, tsunami, sound, and bay b. Five parts of the sky – fire, wood, water, metal, and earth c. Five relationship styles with others d. Five humans called “soul mates” 5. Which religion focuses most on the family? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 6. Which religion focuses more on nature and societal improvement? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 7. Which religion would argue: You should treat the earth and its components with respect? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally
8. Which religion would argue: You should treat your elders with obedience and respect? a. Confucianism b. Taoism c. Both equally 9. What is one difference between Confucianism and Taoism? a. Belief in heaven b. A close relationship with nature is important c. Devotion to ancestors d. Leaders are most important in example setting