Quiz Reading Quiz - Smith Ch. V Taoism

Reading Quiz - Smith Ch. V: Taoism - Due Thurs. Quiz Instrucons This is the reading response for Ch. V, "Taoism". You may choose to read the whole chapter first, and then answer the questions, or you may answer the questions as you go along. Do your best to read it attentively, so that your understanding will be deeper. Don't just read to answer the questions, or your understanding will be superficial. This is not a quiz, but rather a tool to guide and supplement your reading process. Take advantage of this opportunity! Question 1 1 pts Why did Lao Tzu write the Tao Te Ching? as a gift to Confucius to prove his worth to the king to leave his teachings with the people before leaving to win a competition with other scholars Question 2 1 pts The Tao is _______________________________________________. neither transcendent nor immanent immanent transcendent both transcendent and immanent Question 3 Philosophical Taoism emphasizes: 1 pts honoring the ancestors worshiping Lao Tzu learning about the world's philosophies aligning oneself with the Tao Question 4 1 pts "Vitalizing" Taoism emphasizes: practices to increase good karma comparing Taoism to other philosophies the ritual use of incense and prayer practices to increase chi Question 5 1 pts Religious Taoism institutionalized: beliefs and practices from Chinese folk religion health practices monasticism scriptural study Question 6 What is wu wei? wisdom filial piety action that flows out of stillness 1 pts kindheartedness Question 7 1 pts What natural element do Taoists often use to describe the Tao? water earth ether fire Question 8 1 pts Taoists value __________________________. assertiveness fearfulness humility sadness Question 9 What is the Taoist attitude toward nature? People should master it. It is dangerous. People should work with it. It is a resource. 1 pts Question 10 1 pts What is the Taoist attitude toward civilization? It is less valued than nature. It is more highly valued than nature. It is proof of humans' superiority. It is necessary in order for the children to be educated. Question 11 1 pts What does the yin/yang symbol represent? the importance of karma the separation of good and evil the union of complementary opposites the superiority of the yang Question 12 1 pts What does the story of the farmer's horse tell us about the Taoist worldview? It sees all things as relative. It values hard work. It cares about societal norms. It emphasizes the importance of family. Question 13 Why was Taoist master Chuang Tzu found singing merrily after his wife died? 1 pts He was happy to be free from an unhappy marriage. He didn't yet know she had died. He recognized death as part of life. He was in a state of denial. Question 14 1 pts What is the Taoist attitude towards war? It is an important step on the path to adulthood. It is the shortest path to heaven. It should only be entered into if absolutely necessary. It is a noble pursuit. Question 15 Taoism and Confucianism .... are both rooted in an understanding of karma both emphasize nature over nurture both teach the importance of family obligations are like the yin and yang of Chinese thought. 1 pts