- 1. Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
A) Confucius
B) Sun Tzu
C) Lao Tzu
D) Buddha
- 2. Which text is traditionally attributed to Lao Tzu?
A) The Book of Changes
B) The Art of War
C) Analects
D) Tao Te Ching
- 3. What does 'Tao' mean in Taoism?
A) Enlightenment
B) Harmony
C) The Way
D) Creation
- 4. What concept in Taoism emphasizes non-action and naturalness?
A) Ren
B) Yin and Yang
C) Qi
D) Wu Wei
- 5. In Taoism, balance is often represented by which symbol?
A) Phoenix
B) Lotus
C) Dragon
D) Yin and Yang
- 6. Which Chinese philosopher is known for the concept of filial piety?
A) Lao Tzu
B) Confucius
C) Mencius
D) Mozi
- 7. What is the Chinese art of arranging objects to harmonize with the natural environment?
A) Feng Shui
B) Tai Chi
C) Qi Gong
D) Acupuncture
- 8. Taoism emphasizes the flow of which natural force?
A) Yin
B) Wu Wei
C) Yang
D) Qi
- 9. What practice involves aligning the body, breath, and mind to promote health and relaxation?
A) Tai Chi
B) Meditation
C) Qigong
D) Feng Shui
- 10. Taoist alchemy focuses on transforming the self to achieve what ultimate state?
A) Cosmic balance
B) Enlightenment
C) Unity with the Tao
D) Immortality
- 11. What is the Taoist practice of harmonizing the body's vital energy called?
A) Feng Shui
B) Tai Chi
C) Yin and Yang
D) Qigong
- 12. Which Taoist deity is considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity?
A) Zhong Kui
B) Xuan Wu
C) Cai Shen
D) Guanyin
- 13. What is the Taoist ritual of offering food and belongings to deceased ancestors?
A) Mid-Autumn
B) Ching Ming
C) Dragon Boat
D) Lantern Festival
- 14. Which Chinese dynasty was Lao Tzu purportedly a contemporary of?
A) Han
B) Qin
C) Tang
D) Zhou
- 15. Taoism emphasizes living in harmony with ____________.
A) Technology
B) Society
C) Nature
D) Wealth
- 16. What is the concept of 'wu wei' in Taoism?
A) Aggressive action
B) Unlimited desires
C) Non-action
D) Constant striving
- 17. Taoism advocates for simplicity and ____________ in lifestyle.
A) Humility
B) Complexity
C) Extravagance
D) Luxury
- 18. Which Chinese philosopher is known for using paradoxes to express philosophical concepts similar to Taoism?
A) Mozi
B) Zhuangzi
C) Xunzi
D) Mencius
- 19. What is the Taoist concept of 'De' often translated as?
A) Wealth
B) Fame
C) Virtue
D) Power
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