Founders & Texts
Who is considered the founder of Taoism?
Laozi
What symbol represents balance in Taoism
Yin-Yang
Which natural element does Taoism say we should be like?
Water
What slow-moving exercise is inspired by Taoism?
Tai Chi
What does the Yin-Yang symbol show?
Balance and harmony
What is the main Taoist book called?
Tao Te Ching
What Taoist concept means “non-force” or “effortless action”?
Wu Wei
Taoism teaches that nature is the best what?
Teacher
Taoists practice breathing exercises called what?
Qigong
What color is often connected to Yin?
Black
What famous Chinese philosopher wrote Zhuangzi
Zhuang Zhou / Zhuangzi
In Taoism, everything has two opposite but connected forces. What is this idea called?
Dualism
What animal is often used to show harmony with nature?
The turtle or crane
A Taoist goal is to live simply. What is a word for that?
Simplicity
In Taoist stories, a farmer says “Maybe so, maybe not.” What idea does this show?
Acceptance / staying calm
The Tao Te Ching has how many chapters
81
What does Yin usually represent?
Dark, soft, cold, feminine
Taoists believe humans should follow their natural what?
Path or flow
What do Taoists try to avoid to keep their mind calm?
Desire / Excess
What shape represents the flow of Yin and Yang?
A circle
What does “Tao” translate to in English?
The way
What does Yang usually represent?
Light, strong, warm, masculine
Taoism says nature works without trying. What is this called?
Naturalness / Ziran
What is the Taoist idea of living long and healthy called?
Longevity / Immortality practices
In many Taoist stories, problems solve themselves over time. What idea is this?
Letting things happen / Wu Wei