Daoism: The Liezi

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the ancient Chinese philosophical text, the Liezi, which is attributed to Lie Yukou, a disciple of Laozi.
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In the Liezi, what is the name of the legendary emperor who ruled during the Golden Age?

  1. Huangdi

  2. Yao

  3. Shun

  4. Yu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Huangdi, also known as the Yellow Emperor, is considered the founder of Chinese civilization and the first ruler of the Golden Age in the Liezi.

According to the Liezi, what is the ultimate goal of a Daoist practitioner?

  1. To achieve immortality

  2. To gain wealth and power

  3. To become a ruler

  4. To live in harmony with the Dao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The ultimate goal of a Daoist practitioner is to live in harmony with the Dao, the fundamental principle of the universe.

Which of the following is a central concept in the Liezi?

  1. Wu wei

  2. Yin and yang

  3. Qi

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Wu wei (non-action), yin and yang (opposites), and qi (vital energy) are all central concepts in the Liezi.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who could control the weather and fly through the air?

  1. Lie Yukou

  2. Zhuangzi

  3. Laozi

  4. Bo Ya


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bo Ya was a legendary sage in the Liezi who possessed supernatural powers, including the ability to control the weather and fly through the air.

What is the name of the story in the Liezi that tells of a man who could travel through time?

  1. The Story of the Yellow Emperor and the Immortals

  2. The Story of the Fisherman and the Woodcutter

  3. The Story of the Man Who Could Travel Through Time

  4. The Story of the Monkey and the Turtle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Liezi contains a story about a man named Ji, who could travel through time by using a magic gourd.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the secrets of immortality?

  1. Guang Chengzi

  2. Laozi

  3. Zhuangzi

  4. Bo Ya


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Guang Chengzi was a legendary sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the secrets of immortality and the art of ruling.

Which of the following is not a type of immortal mentioned in the Liezi?

  1. Earthly immortals

  2. Heavenly immortals

  3. Human immortals

  4. Ghost immortals


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Earthly immortals, heavenly immortals, and human immortals are all mentioned in the Liezi, but ghost immortals are not.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who could transform himself into a bird?

  1. Lie Yukou

  2. Zhuangzi

  3. Laozi

  4. Peng Zu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Peng Zu was a legendary sage in the Liezi who could transform himself into a bird and fly through the air.

What is the name of the story in the Liezi that tells of a man who could communicate with animals?

  1. The Story of the Yellow Emperor and the Immortals

  2. The Story of the Fisherman and the Woodcutter

  3. The Story of the Man Who Could Communicate with Animals

  4. The Story of the Monkey and the Turtle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Liezi contains a story about a man named Yi, who could communicate with animals and understand their language.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the art of war?

  1. Guang Chengzi

  2. Laozi

  3. Zhuangzi

  4. Sun Tzu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sun Tzu was a legendary sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the art of war and wrote the famous book, The Art of War.

Which of the following is not a virtue emphasized in the Liezi?

  1. Humility

  2. Compassion

  3. Simplicity

  4. Greed


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Humility, compassion, and simplicity are all virtues emphasized in the Liezi, while greed is not.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who could control the wind and rain?

  1. Lie Yukou

  2. Zhuangzi

  3. Laozi

  4. Chi Songzi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Chi Songzi was a legendary sage in the Liezi who could control the wind and rain and bring about droughts and floods.

What is the name of the story in the Liezi that tells of a man who could walk through walls?

  1. The Story of the Yellow Emperor and the Immortals

  2. The Story of the Fisherman and the Woodcutter

  3. The Story of the Man Who Could Walk Through Walls

  4. The Story of the Monkey and the Turtle


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Liezi contains a story about a man named Chuang Chou, who could walk through walls and travel through space and time.

In the Liezi, what is the name of the sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the art of divination?

  1. Guang Chengzi

  2. Laozi

  3. Zhuangzi

  4. Fu Xi


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Fu Xi was a legendary sage who taught the Yellow Emperor the art of divination and created the八卦(Eight Trigrams).

Which of the following is not a supernatural ability mentioned in the Liezi?

  1. Flying through the air

  2. Walking through walls

  3. Controlling the weather

  4. Becoming invisible


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flying through the air, walking through walls, and controlling the weather are all supernatural abilities mentioned in the Liezi, but becoming invisible is not.

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