World Religions

Introduction to World Religions Study Guide

Chapter 5 Review Questions 1. Which statement is true? a. In China, freedom of religion is a government policy b. Religion in China is homogeneous c. A recent survey shows that Christianity is the least practiced religion in China d. The Chinese culture values devote religious practice instead of family 2. The Communist party in power during 1949 was predominately comprised of _____________. a. Confucius b. Atheists c. Hindu d. Tao 3. In modern-day China, which religion is not officially recognized by the Chinese government? a. Buddhism b. Catholicism c. Judaism d. Islam 4. Confucius did not speak or write about _____________. a. Sexual relations b. Fairness c. Charity d. The afterlife 5. In Confucianism, the Golden Mean promotes _____________. a. A spiritual connection with nature b. An active commitment to reaching enlightenment c. Living without extremes d. Harmony amongst mankind

6. Taoism was started as a result of which Chinese Dynasty? a. Xia Dynasty b. Han Dynasty c. Tang Dynasty d. Ming Dynasty 7. Which of the following statements is true? a. The Yin is associated with warmth, dryness, and goodness b. The Yin is the feminine force c. The Yang is associated with wetness, darkness, and evil d. The Yang is the masculine force 8. The Chinese celebration that occurs in late August and celebrates the release of ancestors from purgatory is known as ___________________-. a. The Pure and Bright Festival b. The Dragon Boat Festival c. All Souls Day d. Chiao 9. What is the goal of all Taoists? a. To live in harmony with nature b. For humanity to be at peace with each other c. To live a holy and righteous life to be rewarded in the afterlife d. To spread the word of Taoism 10. Which of the following statements about Shintoism is false? a. Shinto worship is performed at shrines b. Individuals must purify themselves before they visit a shrine c. Adherents of Shinto must make a profession of faith d. Shintoism is a polytheistic religion The answer key is found on page 96.

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