Chapter 11 Self-Quiz

Chinese and Korean Traditions
. What has been a central focus of religious traditions in China and Korea?

. What is the English title for the divination text also known as the Yijing?

. The Great Cloud Sutra prophesied the imminent arrival of which person?

. Zhuangzi describes a state as ziran, which means which of the following?

. Which form of Buddhism focuses on social engagement that attracts lay participation?

. The term xin refers to which of the following?

. Where is the largest network of Confucian shrines in the world?

. The philosopher Laozi is associated with which tradition?

. To which tradition do the anti-Han rebel group known as the Celestial Masters belong?

. Who is the author of Admonitions for Women?

. The Daoist concept of wuwei means which of the following?

. According to the Korean foundation myth, who transformed into a human in order to father Dangun?

. Which Confucian philosopher is described as a mystic due to his focus on qi (or ch'i)?

. To whom did ordinary folk appeal during a drought in the time of the Han Dynasty?

. In which dynasty was the "Mandate of Heaven" developed to legitimatize the new rulers?

. During Japan's occupation of Korea (1910-1945), which of the following was imposed upon the Koreans?

. The classic text Daodejing is known by what title in English?

. Which of the following shuns politics?

. Naturalists who concentrated on natural elements and processes are associated with which of the following?

. Where did people believe in the goddess known as Holy Mother of Mount Fairy Peach?

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