Transcript Chinese Culture Quiz

Chinese
Culture Quiz
Directions
• Be sure to restate the
question as part of your
answer. Since some
questions have more than
one part, make sure you
answer what is asked or
only partial credit will be
received. You must write
in complete sentences.
Questions 1-5 (of 10)
1. From which dynasty did China get its
name?
2. What were the four basic class
structures of ancient Chinese culture?
3. From which country did Buddhism
arrive in China?
4. What are the three major religions of
China?
5. What are three Chinese innovations
that influence life in America today?
Questions 6-10 (of 10)
6. What is the Taoist attitude toward being
a powerful person?
7. A paradox is a statement that seems
contradictory but nevertheless contains
truth. Explain how “If you realize that
you have enough,/ you are truly rich./ If
you stay in the center and embrace
death with your whole heart, you will
endure forever” is a paradox.
8. Give an example of how life in modern
American society could change if people
lived according to Taoist traditions.
Questions 6-10 (of 10)
9. What kinds of behavior does
Confucius reflect upon in the
“Analects”?
10. Explain how one of Confucius’
sayings relates directly to life
today.