Exam 6: China and Japan

For the most part, the Chinese people have abandoned their respect for Confucian values.

The Analects represents the teachings of

The Dao is a personal force that can be influenced by prayer, hymns, and ritual.

For the most part, Daoist teachers agreed with the principles of Confucius and his disciples.

According to Zhuxi, li in cosmic proportions is called Tai Chi.

In agreement with Confucian humanism, Chinese delegates rejected the 1948 Declaration of Human Rights.

In Shinto myth, what is the nature of the relationship between humans and the kami?

Shinto practices can be found in Japanese homes as evidenced by the presence of a

Daoists believe that education corrupts the natural goodness of humans.

Briefly describe the Daoist conception of the ideal society.

The Japanese people believe their country to be a special creation and gift of

The ancient Chinese text in which people can find guidance to have the support of heaven and nature is the

Identify and describe the two forms of pilgrimage in Japanese religion.

Describe the role of Japanese women as compared to Confucian family culture.

Describe how and why State Shinto came into being, including its impact on Japanese society over time.

The philosopher who differed from Confucius by emphasizing that humans should practice love was

What is the natural element most closely associated with wuwei?

Describe the Neo-Confucian concept of the Great Ultimate, or Tai Chi.

Religions of China and Japan teach that humans have only one lifetime in which to find one's place in the larger scheme of things.