Taoism history
What is the name of Taoism's founder?
Lao Tzu or Laozi
In Taoism, this black-and-white symbol represents balance and harmony.
yin and yang
Which American movie series features a similar concept to Qi, that creates balance and peace.
The force, from star wars
Which country has the largest Taoist population, excluding China
Taiwan
The Tao Te ching was originally written with what purpose in mind?
To guide rulers on how to control people an run a state.
Taoism was created in this country over 2000 years ago!
China
A journey of a thousand miles begins with
a single step
In The Karate Kid, this wise mentor teaches his young student to approach life and martial arts with balance, patience, and awareness—principles that are also central to Taoism.
MR miyagi
The Taoist new year occurs between which two months?
January and February
What does te translate to
virtue
What era of China saw Taoism's creation?
The waring states era
Taoists often look to this flowing natural element as a symbol of the Tao.
water
What creature appears throughout Taoist texts and artwork?
the Dragon
Mount Lao (Lao Shan), located in Shandong Province, China, is considered one of the most sacred Taoist mountains. It is said to be the birthplace of who?
Lao Tzu
Do The Taoist followers believe that Laozi was a divine prophet
No he is not divine
What other religion did Taoism have to compete against in the China?
Confucianism and Buddhism.
Taoism teaches that the best kind of leader leads so subtly that the people barely notice; this reflects the principle of effortless action, known by this Chinese term.
wu wei
This children's movie from 2008 set records in China and features Taoism as a central theme and focus.
Kung fu panda
What are the Five natural elements in Taoism?
Earth, metal, fire, water, wood
What does tao translate to?
The way
What year was the founder of taoism born
571
How would you describe something with no Qi?
dead
Which famous 60/70s action/movie star believes and preached Taoist ideas.
Bruce Lee
This meditative internal practice, often associated with Taoism, involves slow, flowing movements and is used to cultivate balance, qi, and even defend oneself.
Tai chi
The Yin and Yang i first described in the Tao Te Ching as what metaphor?
A sunny and shady hill