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The accepted curriculum that needed to be studied and passed in order to hold civil office.

four books

The virtue of altruism. It has to do with one's humanness.

jen

A collection of ancient Chinese books used by Confucians for study.

five classics

The attempt to ascertain hidden knowledge or foretell future events by the interpretation of omens or through supernatural means

divination

Meaning "nonaction," but often interpreted as "action without action"

wu wei

the Confucian practice of proper behavior specific to one's relationship to another

li

Meaning "shaded and sunny"; opposite but complementary energies in Chinese religious traditions, philosophy, and culture.

yin and yang

Meaning "immortals"; Taoists who have reached their ultimate goal-physical immortality

hsienens

Meaning "Way," a mystical philosophy that teaches conformity to "action without action" and simplicity

Taoism

concept used to morally legitimize the rule of the kings of the Zhou dynasty and the early emperors of China.

mandate of heaven

An external religious practice, observance, or devotion surrounding a deity, holy person, or religious object of a particular religious tradition.,

cult

a person who lives by the ideals of Ii and jen and is not petty, arrogant, mean-spirited, or vengeful.

chun-tzu

Chinese spirituality is_____________________

multireligious

For Confucius, the greatest virtues are__________

proper conduct and benevolence

Which of the following is NOT an example of wu wei

Chairing a committee

Reverence for ancestors is important for the living because___________

Ancestors are still part of the family

All the Chinese festivals have something to do with

Appeasing the gods, spirits, and ancestors

All of the following are an example of feng shui except

Watching television

The funeral rite for the majority of Chinese people______

Is Buddhist in nature

This Chinese philosopher is credited as the founder of Taoism

Lao-tzu

Wu Wei___________

Means "nonaction" or action without action

Confucius's great desire in life was to be a _____________

Public Official

Which of the following is NOT an example of divination____________

Ancestor worship

In Confucianism, a chun-tzu

Is one who attains perfection through character formation

A traditional Chinese marriage has__________stages

6

For Confucius, li is the practice of proper behavior for _____________

Relationships

Confucianism puts great stress on ___________

Tradition

The Chinese religious practice of showing respect and reverence for family ancestors after their deaths is based on the belief that deceased family members are still living in some fashion

true

"Chinese religious traditions" are a commingling of Chinese folk religion, Confucianism, and Hinduism

false

Because there are not clear distinctions between various Chinese religious traditions, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish one religion from another

true

As in most ancient cultures, the ancient Chinese had a strict separation between religious practices and secular practices

false

For Confucius, learning was not merely an accumulation of knowledge but also an important means of building moral character

true

The ideal of education in Confucianism centered not only on accumulating knowledge but also in finding suitable and sustainable work

false

For average Chinese people, the variety of religious traditions is indistinguishable within one's personal practice of religion

true

Neither Confucius nor Lao-tzu considered himself the founder of a religious tradition nor claimed to have received or recorded revelations from any deity

true

Chinese people mark four life stages: birth, work, marriage, and old age

false

Neo-Confucianism integrates Buddhism and Taoism with Confucianism

true