Chinese Culture Quiz

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Chinese Culture Quiz
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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.

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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?

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Questions 6-10 (of 10)

1. What is the Taoist attitude toward being a
   powerful person?
2. 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.
3. Give an example of how life in modern American
   society could change if people lived according to
   Taoist traditions.

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Questions 6-10 (of 10)

• What kinds of behavior does Confucius reflect
  upon in the Analects?
• Explain how one of Confucius sayings relates
  directly to life today.