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1) Where did Buddhism originate and how did its influence travel
to China?
2) Many rulers of the Tang dynasty were devout followers of Buddhism
but what caused its decline?
3) What problem was Buddhism causing with the Tang economy and
how?
4) Confucius gained a lot of influence on his followers but what
was he not able to obtain at all?
a) the support of princes and a position as an advisor in court
b) the people's faith
c) respect from our present generation
d)
loyal followers who continued to spread his teachings even after
his death
5) What are the five basic relationships in Confucianism?
6) Taoism introduced yin and yang. What does yin and yang symbolize?
7) How does Taoism oppose Confucianism beliefs?
8) Lao Zi was convinced to write this book despite the disappointment
he had gained from the people's lack of support:
a) The Book of
Confucius
b) The Daodejing
c) The Bible
d) The Torah
9) Which Tang ruler was a devout believer in Buddhism and therefore
requested that a special temple be built?
10) One of Confucianism's primary principles is "Do not do to others
what you would not want them to do to you" while Taoism's main principle
is "Those who strive for nothing cannot be disappointed". What are
the meanings of the two phrases and do they compare or contrast?
