Exploring the Depths of Taoism

What is the primary concept in Taoism that is often translated as "the way"?

• Wu Wei

• The Dao

• Yin and Yang

• Confucianism

Which of the following is NOT a practice associated with Taoism?

• Ancestor veneration

• Divination

• Eucharist

• Alchemy

What is the name of the Taoist text attributed to Lao Tzu?

• The Zhuangzi

• The Analects

• The Dao De Jing

• The Book of Changes

Which system is currently used by academics to render Chinese words in English, as mentioned in the text?

• Wade-Giles

• Pinyin

• Kanji

• Hiragana

What does the concept of "Wu Wei" in Taoism refer to?

• Aggressive action

• Non-action or effortless action

• Ritual sacrifice

• Meditation

Which symbol represents the process of ceaseless transformation in the universe according to Taoism?

• The Cross

• The Star of David

• Yin and Yang

• The Lotus

Who is the second foundational Taoist philosopher mentioned in the text?

• Confucius

• Zhuangzi

• Mencius

• Sun Tzu

What is the main theme of the story "Free and Easy Wandering" in the Zhuangzi?

• The importance of wealth

• Inner freedom and simplicity

• Military strategy

• The power of prayer

What does the story of Zhuangzi's butterfly dream illustrate?

• The importance of hard work

• The radical instability of identity

• The necessity of strict rules

• The superiority of humans over nature

Which of the following is NOT a theme covered in the Dao De Jing?

• Political governance

• Military strategy

• The equality of things

• The scientific method