Asia

Question 1

Founders/origins of the countries

Answer 1

All 5+6 country, but legalism under Qin Shi Huang

Question 2

Core beliefs of Buddhism

Answer 2

Human life is suffering, goal of reaching nirvana which is englightenment, founded by Siddhartha Gautama, 8 fold path

Question 3

Core beliefs of Confucianism

Answer 3

The Analects were the holy text, philosophy developed a code of life, hard work, basic goodness, respect for elders, government service

Question 4

Core beliefs of legalism

Answer 4

People are not good, need harsh rule and powerful government, every crime had to be punished, discipline

Question 5

Core beliefs of Taoism

Answer 5

Tao Te Ching is sacred text, worry less about human affairs and live in the now, go with the flow, less government is better, emphasis on stillness

Question 6

Three jewels of Buddhism

Answer 6

1. Buddha
2. Dharma
3. Sangha

Question 7

Wu Wei (in Taoism)

Answer 7

“Doing without doing”

Question 8

Three Jewels of Taoism

Answer 8

1. Compassion (courage)
2. Moderation (generosity)
3. Humility (leadership)