Religions of the East Final Exam-
Part 1 - Matching
Write the number of the correct answer in each of the blanks.
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1. Arhat
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Confucianism
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2. Bodhisattva
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The real name of Hinayana
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3. Yin and Yang
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Buddhist Enlightenment
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4. Nirvana
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The Great Vessel
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5. Anicca
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Chinese View of Reality
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6. Five Relationships
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Scriptures of Theravada
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7. Theravada
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The Enlightened One of Hinayana
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8. Mahayana
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The Enlightened One of Mahayana
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9. Tripitaka
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Reality is Change
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10. Prajna paramita
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Authoritative works of the Mahayana
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Part II - Explanation of Key Terms
Please use the exam book to write your answers from this section onward.
1. Five Relationships
2. Chi
3. Nirvana
4. Anatta
5. Yin and Yang
6. Dukkha
7. Bodhisattva
8. Arhat
9. Ren
10. A term of your own choice
Part III - Short Essay Questions: Answer only four questions.
1. Explain with some detail any three of the eightfold path of Buddhism.
2. Explain at least three significant differences between the Mahayana and Theravada (Hinayana) Buddhism.
3. Discuss two of the five virtues of Confucianism and why you consider these two virtues to be important.
4. Explain briefly each of the Four Noble Truths.
5. Highlight some of the broad emphases of Indian Philosophy and Chinese Philosophy.
Part IV - Long Essay Questions: Answer only one (1) question.
1. Discuss your understanding of the main differences and similarities between Chinese Philosophy and that of Buddhism Highlight the teachings of Confucianism; Taoism and Buddhism that you would consider relevant and or appropriate to your personal experience.
2. Discuss the fundamental ideas of the Chinese View of Reality and explain how these ideas are foundational to Chinese Science, Medicine, Food and interpretation of History.
Part V - BONUS QUESTION
How have you been challenged by the Philosophies of Asia? A personal discussion.