| Question | Answer |
| Describe Buddha's key events leading up to his enlightenment | 29- leaves family and home
Desires to put end to suffering
Renounced his lifestyle
Learned meditation but was not satisfied
Starvation lead him to still not be happy
Discovers Middle Way |
| T or F: North Korea is still trying to successfully test a nuclear weapon | T |
| Was the leader of the communist revolution in China: | Mao Zedong |
| Explain what the Dalai Lama is (Vajrayana Buddhism)- | Head of a hierarchy of clergy of Vajrayana |
| T or F: one has to be issued a government pass to enter the capital city of Pyong-yang | T |
| What are the two primary Taoist texts? | Tao Te Ching and Chuang Tzu |
| T or F: Technically the two Koreas are still at war | T |
| What is Sage? | One who would dress for weather not fashion requirements and practices naturalism |
| Who is Lao Tzu? | The founder of Taoism |
| The Tradition of the Elders is featured in this vehicle (branch) of Buddhism | Theravada |
| Who is Chuang Tzu? | The secondary founding figure of Taoism |
| Describe Buddha's key events leading up to his enlightenment | 29- leaves family and home
Desires to put end to suffering
Renounced his lifestyle
Learned meditation but was not satisfied
Starvation lead him to still not be happy
Discovers Middle Way |
| What are the 4 noble truths? | 1. To live is to suffer.
2. Suffering is caused by desire.
3. Suffering can be brought to Cessation.
4. The solution to suffering is the Noble Eightfold Path |
| What are the Three Jewels of Buddhism? | 1. Buddha
2. Dharma (his teachings)
3. Sangha |
| the ideal person in this religion is the arhat. What religion is it? Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Buddhism |
| The title "Buddha" again means: | Awakened one |
| Mudras (Buddhism)- | Choreographed hand movements that draw on the energies of movement |
| This North Korea leader ruled over his people for almost half a century and when he died the position of president was assigned "eternally" to him | Kim il Sung |
| This vehicle (branch) is the prevalent form of Buddhism in in China, Korea, and Japan | Mahayana |
| Briefly describe the sect of Buddhism known as Theravada | "The Way of the Elders"
Prevalent in Cambodia, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and Thailand
Follows the earliest exts of Buddhism
Emphasizes that the teachings of Buddha, not the figure of Buddha, are most important
Has Arhats |
| Mandalas and mudras help propel one to Nirvana in this vehicle (branch) of Buddhism | Vajrayana |
| Briefly describe the sect of Buddhism known as Mahayana | "The Great Vehicle"
Largest Division of Buddhism, Well over 1/2, Dominant in Japan, China, and Korea
Focuses on Buddha's figure more than his teachings
Reveres Bodhisattvas
Can enter Nirvana, but stop short in effort to help others achieve it |
| Which of the following is NOT one of the Three Marks of Existence?
Karma
Anatta
Annica
Dukkha | Karma |
| Tibet is the homeland of this vehicle (branch) and its spiritual leader is the Dalai Lama | Vajrayana |
| T or F: The Three Gorges Dam is the world's largest hydro-electric power station | T |
| Buddha was born in ______ and died in ____;his alter ego is _________ _________ | 563 B.C.E
Siddhartha Gautama |
| What is the Chuang Tzu (Second text of Taoism) all about? | Relativity of things. Who is to say what is good, or ought to be done without considering the circumstances? Filled with stories of Chuang Tzu |
| Two classic Taoist Texts are: | Tao te Ching and Chuang Tzu |
| When the Buddha looked depp within himself, he discovered what? | everything is in a constant state of change |
| What does "Tao" mean | The Way of Nature |
| Who is considered as the second founder of Confucianism? | Mencius |
| The state of eternal bliss that is the goal of all Buddhists | Nirvana |
| The Four Passing Sights of Buddhism | 1. Old Age
2. Diseased Man
3. Corpse
4. ascetic |
| T or F: The 38th parallel is the dividing line between Vietnam and Laos | T |
| Describe Buddha's Enlightenment | Sits under Bodhi tree
Meditated
Saw his past lives
Perceived death
Discovered Four Noble Truths, attained enlightenment, was "awakened"
Could attain nirvana but chose to stay on earth out of compassion |
| What vehicle (branch) of Buddhism is widespread in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, and Thailand? | Theravada |
| T or F: The Great Wall can be seen from space | F (Sorry Malouf) |
| Kim Il Sung is comaparable to stalin for what reasons? | They both think the U.S. is evil
Strict enforcers
Propaganda |
| This vehicle (branch) of Buddhism is called "The Great Vehicle" | Mahayana |
| After Confucius or K'ung Fu-Tzu's death, his writings were complied and were called the __________ | Analects |
| What did Confucius believe in? What were his principles? | When dealing with enemy, you use love, not justice to overcome him |
| List the Five Constant Relationships (Confucianism) | 1. Father-Son
2. Ruler-Subject
3. Husband-Wife
4. Old-Young
5. Faith between Friends |
| What does the Tao Te Ching (text of Taoism) hold in it? Kind of what it's about but it has these phrases called __________ that are confusing on the surface but have a much deeper meaning in the long run | paradoxes |
| Buddha= | Awakening |
| Strict following of proper etiquette and ritual are factors of which of these three religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Confucianism |
| The Noble Eightfold path is the cure for suffering. Recite the Eightfold Path. Please. | 1. Right views
2. Right Intentions
3. Right speech
4. Right Conduct
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Meditation
8. Right Mindfulness |
| This cone-shaped, snow-covered mountain is probably the most familiar graphic symbol of Japan: | Mt. Fuji |
| K'ung Fu-Tzu played a hughe role in this religion. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Confucianism |
| The Buddha was born around when? | 563 B.C.E (BC) |
| The Five Constant Relationships is a religious principle in this religion. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Confucianism |
| The second founder of this religion is Mencius. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Confucianism |
| The founder of this religion is Lao-Tzu. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Taoism |
| What does "Chun-Tzu" mean? | Mature person |
| The Buddha believed that salvation must be won through: | determined efforts of the human mind |
| What is Wu-Wei? | "Actionless Activity"
Avoiding tendency to act is more effective |
| What is Yin? | Negative; Passive; Feminine; Earthy component; dark |
| Flexibility and informalness, and the theory of less is more are factors of which of these three religions: Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Taoism |
| Describe Confucius's Character | Eager student and diligent teacher who lived a full and joyful life. Character is clearly depicted the Analects |
| In Mongolia. large, round, felt-covered tents are called _______ | Yurts |
| Mandalas (Buddhism)- | Patterned icons that visually excite |
| Mantras (Buddhism)- | Resonating chants that harness spiritual potency of sound |
| The Eightfold path includes all of the following except for:
Views and intentions
Speech and conduct
Livelihood and effort
or
Love and forgiveness | Love and forgiveness |
| Considered the dominant shipping port of the Southeast Asia since 1819, it is the richest of Asia's "little dragons": | Singapore |
| The right conduct and right livelihood are principles in this religion. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Buddhism |
| What is the Middle Way? (Buddhism) | Rejected extreme asceticism
Healthy spiritual life depends on a healthy physical life |
| Briefly describe the sect of Buddhism known as Vajrayana | "The Vehicle of the Diamond Scepter"
Smallest
Believe they can attain nirvana right here, right now
Majority in Tibet
Many Vajrayana Buddhists have been killed |
| The name of the guiding principle used in North Korea, means "self-reliant" | Juche |
| The British colonial banking city that recently reverted to China is ______ _____ | Hong Kong |
| What is Yang? | Positive; Active; Masculine; Heavenly Component; Light |
| The principle virtue of this religion is wu-wei. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Taoism |
| What was Confucius's real name? When was he born and when did he die? WHat was his life story, how did he grow up, what did he do? | K'ung Fu-Tzu
551-479 b.c.
He came from poor lineage
Became public official then quit and wandered |
| The first Buddhist monastic community was called the: | Sangha |
| List the Four Noble truths | To live is to suffer
Suffering is caused by desire
Suffering can be brought to cessation
Suffering is cured by the Noble Eightfold Path |
| What are the Three Marks of Existence of Buddhism? | 1. Anatta- "no-self", the essence of Buddhism is that their is no essence.
2. Anicca- "Impermanence" Existence is constantly flowing like a river. You didn't exist 10 years ago.
3. Dukkha- "Suffering" |
| Describe how Confucius grew up as far as what he did and what jobs he had | Mother educated him
Became a teacher
Became a public official
Quit, then wandered for 13 years and died
He was pretty much a failure until way in the future |
| What are the Five Precepts of Buddhism? There are actually five more that Monks have to follow, but don't worry about those. | 1. Do not take life
2. Don't take what isn't given
3. Don't engage in sensuous conduct
4. Do not use false speech
5. Do not drink intoxicants |
| What is TAR? | Tibet Autonomous Region |
| Dharma (tecahings) are part of this religion. Is it Confucianism, Buddhism, or Taoism? | Buddhism |
