Ramayana
Who was Soorpanaka?
A demon that tried to seduce Rama.
Where did monkey first live?
Flower Fruit Mountain
Who was Sogolon?
The mother of Sundiata
What is confucianism?
A way of thought meant to teach you to follow your role in society
According to Ramayana, what makes a good woman?
A good woman is one who is beautiful, obedient, respectful, and submissive.
What title does Monkey take?
"Great Sage, Equal of Heaven"
What did the people of Mali value?
Loyalty to their community, remembrance of their history, and God's plan.
What is Daoism?
A way of thought meant to teach you to accept your situation, and to go with the flow
What happens to Sita at the end of the story?
Rama is disappointed in her being kidnapped and she is upset, so she jumps into flames to kill herself which in conclusion, proves her loyalty to Rama and he takes her back.
What does Monkey realize before his quest?
He and his subjects become aware of their future
“The silk-cotton tree emerges from a tiny seed" (16). This quote means...
You shouldn't judge by appearances. Unexpected things can come from something small.
What is Legalism?
Way of thought to teach order, and they use harsh punishments
How did Soorpanaka trick Ravana?
She told him of Sita's beauty to make him fall in love with her
What is the relationship between the Bull Demon and Princess Iron Fan?
Marriage
“But whoever knows the history of a country can read its future" (41). This quote means...
By knowing your history, you won’t repeat the same mistakes and you’ll be able to learn from your ancestors to know what you should do.
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is way of thought meant to teach you of the cycle of suffering, and karma
How did Sita and Rama know each other?
They dreamt of each other, and knew each other in their past lives
Who was the scripture pilgrim?
Tripitaka
"In the world, man suffers for a reason, but never eternally" (74). This quote means...
This quote is explaining that suffering is necessary in everyone’s life so you can grow and have great appreciation of the times that are good. The suffering always will eventually end and it is all a part of God’s plan.
What is the difference between Legalism and Daoism?
One teaches you harsh punishments, the other teaches you to go with the flow