Exam 1: The Asian Sages: Lao-Tzu, Confucius, and Buddha

What is the law of moral causation called, for a Buddhist?

The true sage, according to Lao-tzu, holds that nothing is permanent.

The ancient sages were humanists.

Who opened Siddhartha's eyes?

The Tao te Ching has the most number of English translations available of any book.

According to legend, how old was Lao-tzu when he resigned his position?

Which set of Buddhist teachings is for monks?

The tree under which Buddha sat is known as the

In what ways can naming something be important? Can naming something alter how we think about it? Or does the name that we give to something only communicate what we already think of it? Explain your answer, giving both concrete examples to illustrate your points and linking your answer to the thought of Lao-tzu.

The traditional rules of conduct in war are termed the

"Wu wei" means "to act."

According to Confucius, we should avoid seeking equilibrium on the individual level.

"Shu" is

Heraclitus was a Chinese sage.

Siddhartha Gautama was born in

Traditional Chinese history holds that the Period of the Warring States began in 453 B.C.E.

Do you think that Lao-tzu was correct when he said that the more laws that we have the more criminals we will have? What do you think he meant here? How does this connect to his views of the Way?

Do you believe that people can only flourish in society? Why do you believe as you do? How do your views connect to the Chinese concept of li ?

Confucius wrote, "He who thinks but does not learn is in danger."

Lao-tzu was known only by his nickname.