1 .		Ancient traditions honoring ancestors remain a part of religion in China, Korea, and Japan. These traditions include [Hint]
2 .		The __________________, a system of divination used to help people harmonize with the spirits and the universe, is a sacred source for both Taoism and Confucianism. [Hint]
3 .		In this symbol representing the force of the universe, the dark female aspect is called the [Hint]
4 .		Taoist sects have been influenced by many traditions including [Hint]
5 .		Taoist organized groups or sects include practices such as alchemy, the use of power objects, and __________________ rituals that probably date from ancient times. [Hint]
6 .		According to Taoist beliefs, our body contains three things necessary for life, the ching (the generative force), the ch'i (the vital life force), and the shen (_____________) [Hint]
7 .		Homes continue to practice domestic rituals including a party for the god of the ________ who presents an annual report on the family to the Jade Emperor, god of the present. [Hint]
8 .		Three religions or philosophies have coexisted in China for two thousand years. Taoism and Buddhism have emphasized the ever-changing nature of the universe. Confucianism was most concerned with [Hint]
9 .		The most important element of a strong government according to Confucius is [Hint]
10 .		The three grades of filial piety to one's parents include providing for them, not bringing humiliation to them, and the highest, [Hint]
11 .		Confucian teachings emphasized relationships in the here and now, saying little about [Hint]
12 .		Mencius and Hsun Tzu, followers of Confucius, differed in their approach to the Confucian tradition. A major difference in the philosophy of these two is their understanding of human nature. Mencius thought that people were naturally _________ while Hsu Tzu saw people as naturally _________. [Hint]
13 .		In Neo-Confucian society, the emperor performed the most important ceremonies. These ceremonies included [Hint]
14 .		Although most of the Confucian virtues were dismissed as outdated, this ethic was embraced the Communist government of Mao Zedong. [Hint]
15 .		Neighboring countries including _______________ have been influenced by Confucian values. [Hint]
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