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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Taoism and Zennism.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zennism believes that nothing is real except what?
(a) God.
(b) Mankind.
(c) Earth.
(d) The human mind.

2. The chief contribution of Taoism to Asiatic life is what?
(a) Aesthetic theory.
(b) Peace.
(c) Tea.
(d) Communal living.

3. Why were they referred to in this way?
(a) They discussed the aesthetic qualities of tea.
(b) They used tea as an artistic medium.
(c) They loved tea more than anything else.
(d) They used tea for creative inspiration and contemplate tea itself, celebrating its essence.

4. For what was tea praised?
(a) Its abilities to reduce stress.
(b) Being inexpensive, medicinal, and tasting good.
(c) Its abilities to reduce fatigue, empower the soul, and repair eyesight.
(d) Its abilities to grow in all climates.

5. Why has the exact meaning of Tao changed based upon context?
(a) The original meaning is lost in translation.
(b) Lao Tzu was uncertain about its conception himself.
(c) The original text has been lost.
(d) Lao Tzu did not want others to believe as he believed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lu Wu, in this book, describes what aspects of tea?

2. What is another side?

3. Taoism and its successor, _____________, represent an individualistic trend in Southern Chinese thought.

4. When was this power of tea shown?

5. What did some claim about tea?

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