Chinese

Question 1

Confucianism

Answer 1

The system of ethics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct.

Question 2

Three Chia

Answer 2

Daoism, Confucianism, Chinese Buddhism

Question 3

Jun Zi (Hsun Tzu)

Answer 3

the superior man, who (according to Confucian ideals) is a man at once a scholar, a selfless servant of society, and a gentleman steeped in courtesy and tradition; as an official and family head, he continually puts philosophy into practice

Question 4

Li

Answer 4

Manners and ettiquette according to confucianism

Question 5

Jen

Answer 5

Chinese “goodness” the supreme human virtue, doing one’s best to treat others as one would wish to be treated

Question 6

Confucian Classics

Answer 6

ancient texts that Confucian scholars treated as sacred scriptures. Contains poetry, books of songs, book of history, and the spring and autumn chronicles.

Question 7

i-Ching

Answer 7

A Chinese book of divination and fortune telling, consulted to answer ethical and practical problems. Solid lines=yang
Broken Lines=ying

Question 8

Daoism

Answer 8

It is a philosophy which is founded by Lao Tzu. Daoism emphasizes living in harmony and balance with the natural “path course of the Dao.

Question 9

Wu Wei

Answer 9

The concept of non action, not doing anything that isn’t keeping with the Dao.

Question 10

Tao Tsang

Answer 10

The Daoist canon of authoritative texts.

Question 11

Tao

Answer 11

The Path.

Signifies the natural order of the universe.

Question 12

Lao Tzu

Answer 12

Chinese philosopher; taught about Daoism (following wu wei) and yin/yang (the Tao)

Question 13

Tao te Ching

Answer 13

the central text of Daoism. Written by Lao Tzu (Founder of Daoism) before leaving China.

Question 14

Tai Chi

Answer 14

a Chinese system of slow meditative physical exercise designed for relaxation and balance and health

Question 15

Yin/yang

Answer 15

two forces in the universe that maintain universal order.
Yin=passive, feminine
Yang=active, masculine.

Question 16

Shang Dynasty

Answer 16

Developed the ideas of:

Po shen, po gue, tien, ancestor worship

Question 17

Po shen

Answer 17

Good spirit

Question 18

Po gue

Answer 18

Bad spirit. Causes problems for the family until they are saved and satisfied through Ullambana.

Question 19

Tien

Answer 19

Heaven

Question 20

Chou Dynasty

Answer 20

Longest ruling dynasty.

Confucianism and Daoism emerged.

Question 21

Mahayana Buddhism

Answer 21

Great Vehicle branch of Buddhism. The focus is on reverence for Buddha and for bodhisattvas. Emphasizes compassion and salvation.

Question 22

Chan

Answer 22

School of Mahayana Buddhism that emphasizes enlightenment through intuition and meditation.

Question 23

Tien-Tai

Answer 23

School of Buddhism that focuses on the Lotus Sutra which is mainly about salvation through the attainment of becoming a Buddha.

Question 24

Kashyapa

Answer 24

Principle disciple of Gautama Buddha.
Responsible for a lot of the spreading after the death of Gautama Buddha. Received mind to mind transmission from the Buddha.

Question 25

Ching-Tu

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Pureland sect of buddhism.
Beliefs center around Amida Buddha and the promise of being reborn into paradise to all of his followers upon his attainment of enlightenment.

Question 26

Amida

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King who renounced his kingdom become an ascetic. A savior figure for all the people. Stated that all his followers would be reborn into paradise.

Question 27

Chen-yen

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Sect of Buddhism that believes the unspoken and untaught wisdom of the Buddha can be attained through mudras, mystical syllables, and yoga.

Question 28

Tsao-chun

Answer 28

He is the kitchen god. His image is hung over the stove and he watches over the domestic affairs of the family.
Every chinese new years, he ascends to the Emperor to report all the good/bad deeds of the family.

Question 29

Kwan yin

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Goddess of mercy. A Bodhisattva.

Question 30

Budai

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The “Laughing Buddha” Known for his happiness, plentitude, & wisdom of contentment

Question 31

Shang Di

Answer 31

Supreme god, king seen as link between people and god. The greatest ancestor.

Question 32

Pangu

Answer 32

a primordial being who hatched from an egg and created the universe. Everything in this universe originated from his body and the egg.

Question 33

Han fei tzu

Answer 33

Great enforcer of legalism. Believed that social order is best preserved through enforcement of severe penalties.

Question 34

Ullambana

Answer 34

Buddhist festival worshiping the souls of ancestors and providing for souls temporarily released from purgatory. Provides savation to the unsatisfied spirits of the dead through offerings.

Question 35

Dragon Boat Festival

Answer 35

Man in protest against the government threw himself in river. People in boats looked for him and threw foods in the river in hopes the fish would eat the food and not the man. He is remembered with Dragon Boat Races and drinking.

Question 36

Ching Ming

Answer 36

Ancestor ritual that involves cleaning graves and making offerings of food and incense.