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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter V, Taoism, The Old Master, | Chapter V, Taoism, The Three Meanings of Tao, | Chapter V, Taoism, Three Approaches to Power and the Taoisms That Follow,.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the idea of heaven and earth viewed in Confucianism?
(a) Heaven is the place where earthly questions are answered
(b) Heaven is the abode of the ancesters and should be forgotten
(c) Heaven is ignored completely
(d) Heaven and Earth in Confucianism are looked upon as a continuum

2. Where was Siddhartha sitting as he gained enlightenment?
(a) In a Hindu temple.
(b) On the banks of the Ganges.
(c) On a royal throne.
(d) Under the bo tree.

3. Under what condition does Hinduism allow for self-gratification of the senses?
(a) So long as it does not last long
(b) So long as it benefits society
(c) So long as it does not harm others
(d) So long as it is only for spiritual growth

4. What seems to be the appeal bhakti yoga?
(a) Its many different ways to identify oneself.
(b) Its humanness rather than a more esoteric approach to religion.
(c) Its universality that may be applied to any religion.
(d) Its ease and comfort of practice.

5. What is dharma?
(a) The Buddhist equivalent of karma
(b) The means of crossing the river of ignorance
(c) A group of monks
(d) An obstacle to reaching nirvana

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Hindu stages of life?

2. What did the Buddha think about religious rituals?

3. What was the conflict of Confucius' teaching and the mood of the times?

4. Why does Hinduism stress what the human mind must leave out?

5. What is the result of seeking wealth, fame, and power?

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