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“Death by a Thousand Cuts” Exam 1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. b. c. d. Confucian Taoist Buddhist 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 3. For Confucius, highest value is given to a. b. c. d. ritual reputation the Tao of nature political power Bonus 1: The greatest decade in pop music is the: a. b. c. d. e. 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s 4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be a. b. c. d. non-interference virtue indifference inaction 无为 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 family d. specifically religious groups such as Buddhist monks and nuns 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. Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them A. B. C. Talking Heads Queen The Buggles 1. 2. 3. 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 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. Baby your mind is a radio Got a receiver inside my head Baby I'm tuned to your wavelength Lemme tell you what it says: Transmitter! Oh! Picking up something good Hey, radio head! The sound...of a brand-new world. 7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means a. b. c. d. "entering the temple" "leaving the home" "laying down the burden of thinking" "shaving the head" 8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in a. a church b. a sect c. a Buddhist monastery d. a family home 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 10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with a particular religion b. religion is diffused throughout Chinese culture and traditions c. modernization has "demystified" the traditional religions of China d. Chinese religion has been altered permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars A. B. C. Bono (U2) Trevor Horn (Buggles) Elvis Costello 3 2 1 11. Confucius defined 仁 as a. b. c. d. 礼 忠 文 恕 12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 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. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is … a. b. c. d. 信 朴(樸) 孝 礼(禮) 16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” (五常) is regarded by Confucians to be primary? a. b. c. d. Ruler – subject Friend – friend Parent – child Teacher - student 17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄 a. b. c. d. God (shen) – ghost (gui) Father (fu) – mother (mu) Fire (huo) – water (shui) Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po) 18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 )was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean a. b. c. d. Heaven Ritual Propriety Humanity 19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about a. b. c. d. The The The The groomer ghosts stable horses 20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is a. b. c. d. 礼节 ( 禮節 ) 无为 ( 無爲 ) 无用之用 (無用之用) 人之性恶 (人之性惡 ) 21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is a. b. c. d. e. Chaos Soup Humpty-dumpty Primordial beginning All of the above 22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because a. b. c. d. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin” There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang” It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”) Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night 23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by a. b. c. d. Legalists/Realists Confucians Taoists Mo-hists 24. The character 气 ( 氣 )can be translated as a. b. c. d. steam / breath / pneuma rice (long-grain) yang (principle of aggression) transformation, transmutability 25. What are the 五行? a. b. c. d. The “five relationships” The “five books” traditionally said to have been “edited” by Confucius The “five elements” The “five cardinal virtues” “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Answers 1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. b. c. d. Confucian Taoist Buddhist Shinto 1. From the Han Dynasty onward, the "state religion" of China typically was a. b. c. d. Confucian Taoist Buddhist 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 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 3. For Confucius, highest value is given to a. b. c. d. ritual reputation the Tao of nature political power 3. For Confucius, highest value is given to a. b. c. d. ritual reputation the Tao of nature political power Bonus 1: The greatest decade in pop music is the: a. b. c. d. e. 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s Bonus 1: The greatest decade in pop music is the: a. b. c. d. e. 60’s 70’s 80’s 90’s 00’s 4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be a. b. c. d. non-interference virtue indifference inaction 无为 4. Another word for Laozi’s notion of "non-action" might be a. b. c. d. non-interference virtue indifference inaction 无为 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 family d. specifically religious groups such as Buddhist monks and nuns 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 family d. specifically religious groups such as Buddhist monks and nuns 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. 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. Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them A. B. C. Talking Heads Queen The Buggles 1. 2. 3. 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 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. Baby your mind is a radio Got a receiver inside my head Baby I'm tuned to your wavelength Lemme tell you what it says: Transmitter! Oh! Picking up something good Hey, radio head! The sound...of a brand-new world. Bonus 2: Match the song lyrics about radios to the groups that wrote and sang them A. B. C. Talking Heads Queen The Buggles 1. 2. 3. 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 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. Baby your mind is a radio Got a receiver inside my head Baby I'm tuned to your wavelength Lemme tell you what it says: Transmitter! Oh! Picking up something good Hey, radio head! The sound...of a brand-new world. 7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means a. b. c. d. "entering the temple" "leaving the home" "laying down the burden of thinking" "shaving the head" 7. The Chinese expression for "becoming a monk" literally means a. b. c. d. "entering the temple" "leaving the home" "laying down the burden of thinking" "shaving the head" 8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in a. a church b. a sect c. a Buddhist monastery d. a family home 8. Life in a Chinese Taoist abbey most resembles being in a. a church b. a sect c. a Buddhist monastery d. a family home 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 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 10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with a particular religion b. religion is diffused throughout Chinese culture and traditions c. modernization has "demystified" the traditional religions of China d. Chinese religion has been altered permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism 10. The one statement that is definitely true is: a. Chinese identify themselves deeply with a particular religion b. religion is diffused throughout Chinese culture and traditions c. modernization has "demystified" the traditional religions of China d. Chinese religion has been altered permanently by the impact of Western ideas, such as Christianity and communism Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars A. B. C. Bono (U2) Trevor Horn (Buggles) Elvis Costello 3 2 1 Bonus 3: Match the pictures to the stars A. B. C. Bono (U2) Trevor Horn (Buggles) Elvis Costello 3 2 1 11. Confucius defined 仁 as a. b. c. d. 礼 忠 文 恕 11. Confucius defined 仁 (ren) as a. b. c. d. 礼 忠 文 恕 (shu) 12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 12. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the doctrine of “universal love” was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 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. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 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. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 14. The Chinese pre-Qin philosopher who advocated the idea that people are innately inclined to the good was a. b. c. d. Xunzi 荀子 Mozi 墨子 Mengzi 孟子 Laozi 老子 15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is … a. b. c. d. 信 朴(樸) 孝 礼(禮) 15. One of the primary symbols of the Daode jing (attributed to Laozi) is … a. b. c. d. 信 朴 ( 樸 )pu: the “uncarved block” 孝 礼(禮) 16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” (五常) is regarded by Confucians to be primary? a. b. c. d. Ruler – subject Friend – friend Parent – child Teacher - student 16. Which of the following “Five Constant Relationships” (五常) is regarded by Confucians to be primary? a. b. c. d. Ruler – subject Friend – friend Parent – child Teacher - student 17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄 a. b. c. d. God (shen) – ghost (gui) Father (fu) – mother (mu) Fire (huo) – water (shui) Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po) 17. Define the two characters 魂 – 魄 a. b. c. d. God (shen) – ghost (gui) Father (fu) – mother (mu) Fire (huo) – water (shui) Yang soul (hun) – yin soul (po) 18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 )was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean a. b. c. d. Heaven Ritual Propriety Humanity 18. The idea of 礼 ( 禮 )was extended or redefined by Confucius to mean a. b. c. d. Heaven Ritual Propriety Humanity 19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about a. b. c. d. The The The The groomer ghosts stable horses 19. When a stable was destroyed by fire, Confucius did not ask about a. b. c. d. The The The The groomer ghosts stable horses He asked, “Was anyone hurt?” He did not ask about the horses. 20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is a. b. c. d. 礼节 ( 禮節 ) 无为 ( 無爲 ) 无用之用 (無用之用) 人之性恶 (人之性惡 ) 20. One of the principle teachings of the Book of Zhuangzi is a. b. c. d. 礼节 ( 禮節 ) 无为 ( 無爲 ) 无用之用 (無用之用) 人之性恶 (人之性惡 ) “the usefulness of uselessness” 21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is a. b. c. d. e. Chaos Soup Humpty-dumpty Primordial beginning All of the above 21. The meaning of 混沌 (hundun) is a. b. c. d. e. Chaos Soup Humpty-dumpty Primordial beginning All of the above 22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because a. b. c. d. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin” There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang” It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”) Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night 22. The fifth day of the fifth lunar month – called 端午 (duanwu) festival – is celebrated because a. b. c. d. There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yin” There is an imbalance of yin and yang, so people should “celebrate yang” It is Spring! (the holiday is also called “Spring Festival”) Ghosts are roaming at noon, when they usually roam at night 23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by a. b. c. d. Legalists/Realists Confucians Taoists Mo-hists 23. “Eat drink and be merry, for tomorrow ye shall die” is a sentiment most likely shared by a. b. c. d. Legalists/Realists Confucians Taoists Mo-hists 24. The character 气 ( 氣 )can be translated as a. b. c. d. steam / breath / pneuma rice (long-grain) yang (principle of aggression) transformation, transmutability 24. The character 气 ( 氣 )can be translated as a. b. c. d. steam / breath / pneuma rice (long-grain) yang (principle of aggression) transformation, transmutability 25. What are the 五行? a. b. c. d. The “five relationships” The “five books” traditionally said to have been “edited” by Confucius The “five elements” The “five cardinal virtues” 25. What are the 五行? a. b. c. d. The “five relationships” The “five books” traditionally said to have been “edited” by Confucius The “five elements” The “five cardinal virtues” Congratulations to the Winners