Ancient China Religion Quiz

What type of belief system is characterized by the worship of numerous gods and spirits that could help or harm the people?

• Pantheism

• Atheism

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

What were oracle bones used for in ancient China?

• Cooking utensils

• Writing letters

• Making music

• Predicting the future

Which philosopher taught a set of beliefs focused on restoring decency and respect called Confucianism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Shangdi

Daoists believed in the concept of the Dao, also known as....?

• A type of food

• A sacred text

• The Way

• A powerful ruler

What is the symbol that illustrates the harmony between two opposite forces in Daoism?

• Earth and Sky

• Fire and Water

• Sun and Moon

• Yin and Yang

Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in ancient India around 530 BCE?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Daoism

• Shintoism

What did Confucius believe was necessary for an ethical and orderly society?

• Building strong relationships in the family

• Observing filial piety

• None of the above

• Both A and B

What did the Chinese pray to in order to seek assistance in difficult times?

• Shangdi

• Spirits of their ancestors

• Dragons

• Spirits of nature

What did the Chinese believe could communicate with their ancestors?

• Rituals

• Shrines

• Oracle bones

• Food offerings

What did the Chinese continue to practice over several centuries with an increased focus on a single supreme god called Shangdi by 1600 BCE?

• Polytheism

• Animism

• Daoism

• Confucianism