Exploring the Interactions of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism

What are the three teachings of ancient China discussed in the video?

• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

• Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism

• Shinto, Zen, and Confucianism

• Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism

Which ancient Chinese tradition predated Confucius?

• Taoism

• Ruism

• Legalism

• Buddhism

What principle is central to Taoism, as mentioned in the video?

• Monasticism

• Filial piety

• Reincarnation

• Action through inaction

Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Zhang Daoling

Which Buddhist tradition is predominant in China?

• Theravada

• Mahayana

• Vajrayana

• Zen

During which dynasty did Buddhism start to incorporate Taoist and Confucian ideas?

• Han Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Song Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

Which emperor favored Taoism and persecuted Buddhism after discovering rebels' weapons in a Buddhist monastery?

• Emperor Yongle of Ming

• Emperor Taizong of Tang

• Emperor Wu of Han

• Emperor Taiwu of Northern Wei

What was the state-sponsored religion during the Tang and Song dynasties?

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Taoism

• Legalism

Which method did polytheistic religions in ancient China use to counter rival religions?

• Converting their followers

• Ignoring them

• Stealing their gods

• Violent conflict

In the context of the synthesis of the three teachings, which concept remained strictly Confucian?

• Wu Wei

• Moksha

• Mandate of Heaven

• Reincarnation