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“Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam

“Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

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“Death by a Thousand Cuts”

Exam

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1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was

a. Confucianb. Taoistc. Buddhistd. Shinto

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2. The growth of Buddhism in China (after its importation from India) can be partly attributed to

a. national unity and a strong central government

b. love of foreign things

c. the separation of church and state

d. steadily increasing foreign trade

Page 4: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

3. For Confucius, highest value is given to

a. ritualb. reputationc. the Tao of natured. political power

Page 5: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 1:The greatest decade in pop music is the:

a. 60’sb. 70’sc. 80’sd. 90’se. 00’s

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4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be

a. non-interferenceb. virtuec. indifferenced. inaction

无为

Page 7: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

5. The setting for most religious activity in traditional China was

a. the state (i.e., the imperial court)b. the village community (local temples)c. the familyd. specifically religious groups such as

Buddhist monks and nuns

Page 8: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

6. The meaning of "reciprocity" in Chinese ancestor worship is best summarized in this statement:

a. Descendents are rewarded with regular offerings for their supernatural aid to their ancestors.

b. All sons, regardless of their order of birth, should worship their ancestors and maintain family properties.

c. Children care for their parents after death as they were cared for in life.

d. Women are raised by their parents but serve the ancestors of their husbands.

Page 9: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them

A. Talking Heads

B. QueenC. The Buggles

1. All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio what's new ? Someone still loves you

2. In my mind and in my car, we can't rewind we've gone too far Video killed the radio star. Video killed the radio star.

3. Baby your mind is a radioGot a receiver inside my headBaby I'm tuned to your wavelengthLemme tell you what it says:Transmitter!Oh! Picking up something goodHey, radio head!The sound...of a brand-new world.

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7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means

a. "entering the temple"b. "leaving the home"c. "laying down the burden of thinking"d. "shaving the head"

Page 11: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in

a. a churchb. a sectc. a Buddhist

monasteryd. a family home

Page 12: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

9. Chinese gods, ghosts, and ancestors

a. are generally other-worldly and supernatural

b. reside in a realm far removed from that of humans

c. are more powerful than humans and cannot be controlled by them

d. are modeled upon social stratification of imperial society

Page 13: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with

a particular religionb. religion is diffused throughout Chinese

culture and traditionsc. modernization has "demystified" the

traditional religions of Chinad. Chinese religion has been altered

permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism

Page 14: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars

A. Bono (U2)B. Trevor Horn

(Buggles)C. Elvis Costello

3

1

2

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11. Confucius defined 仁 as

a. 礼b. 忠c. 文d. 恕

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12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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13. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are “naturally selfish” and “require sages and teachers to correct them” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is …

a. 信b. 朴 ( 樸 )c. 孝d. 礼 ( 禮 )

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16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” ( 五常 ) is regarded by Confucians to be primary?

a. Ruler – subjectb. Friend – friendc. Parent – childd. Teacher - student

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17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄

a. God (shen) – ghost (gui)b. Father (fu) – mother (mu)c. Fire (huo) – water (shui)d. Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po)

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18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 ) was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean

a. Heavenb. Ritualc. Proprietyd. Humanity

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19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about

a. The groomerb. The ghostsc. The stabled. The horses

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20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is

a. 礼节 ( 禮節 )b. 无为 ( 無爲 )c. 无用之用 (無用之用)d. 人之性恶 (人之性惡 )

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21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is

a. Chaosb. Soupc. Humpty-dumptyd. Primordial beginninge. All of the above

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22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because

a. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin”

b. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang”

c. It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”)

d. Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night

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23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by

a. Legalists/Realistsb. Confuciansc. Taoistsd. Mo-hists

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24. The character 气 ( 氣 ) can be translated as

a. steam / breath / pneumab. rice (long-grain)c. yang (principle of aggression)d. transformation, transmutability

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25. What are the 五行 ?

a. The “five relationships”b. The “five books” traditionally said to

have been “edited” by Confuciusc. The “five elements”d. The “five cardinal virtues”

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“Death by a Thousand Cuts”

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1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was

a. Confucianb. Taoistc. Buddhistd. Shinto

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1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was

a. Confucianb. Taoistc. Buddhistd. Shinto

Page 33: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

2. The growth of Buddhism in China (after its importation from India) can be partly attributed to

a. national unity and a strong central government

b. love of foreign things

c. the separation of church and state

d. steadily increasing foreign trade

Page 34: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

2. The growth of Buddhism in China (after its importation from India) can be partly attributed to

a. national unity and a strong central government

b. love of foreign things

c. the separation of church and state

d. steadily increasing foreign trade

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3. For Confucius, highest value is given to

a. ritualb. reputationc. the Tao of natured. political power

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3. For Confucius, highest value is given to

a. ritualb. reputationc. the Tao of natured. political power

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Bonus 1:The greatest decade in pop music is the:

a. 60’sb. 70’sc. 80’sd. 90’se. 00’s

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Bonus 1:The greatest decade in pop music is the:

a. 60’sb. 70’sc. 80’sd. 90’se. 00’s

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4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be

a. non-interferenceb. virtuec. indifferenced. inaction

无为

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4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be

a. non-interferenceb. virtuec. indifferenced. inaction

无为

Page 41: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

5. The setting for most religious activity in traditional China was

a. the state (i.e., the imperial court)b. the village community (local temples)c. the familyd. specifically religious groups such as

Buddhist monks and nuns

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5. The setting for most religious activity in traditional China was

a. the state (i.e., the imperial court)b. the village community (local temples)c. the familyd. specifically religious groups such as

Buddhist monks and nuns

Page 43: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

6. The meaning of "reciprocity" in Chinese ancestor worship is best summarized in this statement:

a. Descendents are rewarded with regular offerings for their supernatural aid to their ancestors.

b. All sons, regardless of their order of birth, should worship their ancestors and maintain family properties.

c. Children care for their parents after death as they were cared for in life.

d. Women are raised by their parents but serve the ancestors of their husbands.

Page 44: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

6. The meaning of "reciprocity" in Chinese ancestor worship is best summarized in this statement:

a. Descendents are rewarded with regular offerings for their supernatural aid to the ancestors.

b. All sons, regardless of their order of birth, should worship their ancestors and maintain family properties.

c. Children care for their parents after death as they were cared for in life.

d. Women are raised by their parents but serve the ancestors of their husbands.

Page 45: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them

A. Talking Heads

B. QueenC. The Buggles

1. All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio what's new ? Someone still loves you

2. In my mind and in my car, we can't rewind we've gone too far Video killed the radio star. Video killed the radio star.

3. Baby your mind is a radioGot a receiver inside my headBaby I'm tuned to your wavelengthLemme tell you what it says:Transmitter!Oh! Picking up something goodHey, radio head!The sound...of a brand-new world.

Page 46: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them

A. Talking Heads

B. QueenC. The Buggles

1. All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio goo goo Radio ga ga All we hear is radio ga ga Radio blah blah Radio what's new ? Someone still loves you

2. In my mind and in my car, we can't rewind we've gone too far Video killed the radio star. Video killed the radio star.

3. Baby your mind is a radioGot a receiver inside my headBaby I'm tuned to your wavelengthLemme tell you what it says:Transmitter!Oh! Picking up something goodHey, radio head!The sound...of a brand-new world.

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7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means

a. "entering the temple"b. "leaving the home"c. "laying down the burden of thinking"d. "shaving the head"

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7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means

a. "entering the temple"b. "leaving the home"c. "laying down the burden of thinking"d. "shaving the head"

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8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in

a. a churchb. a sectc. a Buddhist

monasteryd. a family home

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8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in

a. a churchb. a sectc. a Buddhist

monasteryd. a family home

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9. Chinese gods, ghosts, and ancestors

a. are generally other-worldly and supernatural

b. reside in a realm far removed from that of humans

c. are more powerful than humans and cannot be controlled by them

d. are modeled upon social stratification of imperial society

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9. Chinese gods, ghosts, and ancestors

a. are generally other-worldly and supernatural

b. reside in a realm far removed from that of humans

c. are more powerful than humans and cannot be controlled by them

d. are modeled upon social stratification of imperial society

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10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with

a particular religionb. religion is diffused throughout Chinese

culture and traditionsc. modernization has "demystified" the

traditional religions of Chinad. Chinese religion has been altered

permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism

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10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with

a particular religionb. religion is diffused throughout Chinese

culture and traditionsc. modernization has "demystified" the

traditional religions of Chinad. Chinese religion has been altered

permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism

Page 55: “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam. 1.From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. Confucian b. Taoist c. Buddhist d. Shinto

Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars

A. Bono (U2)B. Trevor Horn

(Buggles)C. Elvis Costello

3

1

2

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Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars

A. Bono (U2)B. Trevor Horn

(Buggles)C. Elvis Costello

3

1

2

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11. Confucius defined 仁 as

a. 礼b. 忠c. 文d. 恕

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11. Confucius defined 仁 (ren) as

a. 礼b. 忠c. 文d. 恕 (shu)

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12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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13. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are “naturally selfish” and “require sages and teachers to correct them” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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13. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are “naturally selfish” and “require sages and teachers to correct them” was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was

a. Xunzi 荀子b. Mozi 墨子c. Mengzi 孟子d. Laozi 老子

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15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is …

a. 信b. 朴 ( 樸 )c. 孝d. 礼 ( 禮 )

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15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is …

a. 信b. 朴 ( 樸 ) pu: the “uncarved block”

c. 孝d. 礼 ( 禮 )

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16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” ( 五常 ) is regarded by Confucians to be primary?

a. Ruler – subjectb. Friend – friendc. Parent – childd. Teacher - student

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16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” ( 五常 ) is regarded by Confucians to be primary?

a. Ruler – subjectb. Friend – friendc. Parent – childd. Teacher - student

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17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄

a. God (shen) – ghost (gui)b. Father (fu) – mother (mu)c. Fire (huo) – water (shui)d. Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po)

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17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄

a. God (shen) – ghost (gui)b. Father (fu) – mother (mu)c. Fire (huo) – water (shui)d. Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po)

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18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 ) was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean

a. Heavenb. Ritualc. Proprietyd. Humanity

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18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 ) was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean

a. Heavenb. Ritualc. Proprietyd. Humanity

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19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about

a. The groomerb. The ghostsc. The stabled. The horses

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19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about

a. The groomerb. The ghostsc. The stabled. The horses

He asked, “Was anyone hurt?” He did not ask about the horses.

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20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is

a. 礼节 ( 禮節 )b. 无为 ( 無爲 )c. 无用之用 (無用之用)d. 人之性恶 (人之性惡 )

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20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is

a. 礼节 ( 禮節 )b. 无为 ( 無爲 )c. 无用之用 (無用之用)d. 人之性恶 (人之性惡 )

“the usefulness of uselessness”

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21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is

a. Chaosb. Soupc. Humpty-dumptyd. Primordial beginninge. All of the above

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21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is

a. Chaosb. Soupc. Humpty-dumptyd. Primordial beginninge. All of the above

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22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because

a. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin”

b. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang”

c. It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”)

d. Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night

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22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because

a. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin”

b. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang”

c. It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”)

d. Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night

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23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by

a. Legalists/Realistsb. Confuciansc. Taoistsd. Mo-hists

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23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by

a. Legalists/Realistsb. Confuciansc. Taoistsd. Mo-hists

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24. The character 气 ( 氣 ) can be translated as

a. steam / breath / pneumab. rice (long-grain)c. yang (principle of aggression)d. transformation, transmutability

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24. The character 气 ( 氣 ) can be translated as

a. steam / breath / pneumab. rice (long-grain)c. yang (principle of aggression)d. transformation, transmutability

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25. What are the 五行 ?

a. The “five relationships”b. The “five books” traditionally said to

have been “edited” by Confuciusc. The “five elements”d. The “five cardinal virtues”

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25. What are the 五行 ?

a. The “five relationships”b. The “five books” traditionally said to

have been “edited” by Confuciusc. The “five elements”d. The “five cardinal virtues”

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