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