english test 1-5 12/02

Question 1

What are the major principles of “Taoism?” How does Yoda reflect this philosophy?

Answer 1

Taoism – Freedom, simplicity, connection to nature

Yoda reflects philosophy:
- he is passive
- lives with the flow of life
highly connected to nature

Question 2

What are the major principles of “Confucianism?” What are Confucius’ 5 virtues that he was teaching his students?

Answer 2

Confucianism – discipline, respect for authority, work hard to do great deeds

5 virtues:
1. ren
2. li
3. xian
4. zhi
5. yi

Question 3

What are the major principles of “Buddhism?” When did this school of thought emerge? Where did it come from? Who was the “Father of Buddhism”/ The first Buddha?

Answer 3

Buddhism – personal, spiritual concerns, meditation

Came from India

Father of Buddhism is Siddhartha

Question 4

What school of thought was the most influential in China? How do you know?

Answer 4

Confucianism was the most influential in China because people located there prioritized respecting authority. In return, people in those positions needed to behave in a humane way creating a fair government for them to all adjust.

Question 5

Discuss the legend surrounding the life of Lao Tzu’s life. Are there any real facts known about him?

Answer 5

The legend surrounding the life of Lao Tzu’s life is interesting. Before leaving China, someone insisted that he record himself speaking some words of wisdom. Lao Tzu refusing to have his ideas be recorded, he decided to write them down which how “Tao Te Ching” was formed. He intentionally made it confusing to understand as well.

facts arent proven to be true