WORLD RELIGIONS

RELIGIONS

TAOISTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did Taoism influence Chinese cultural traditions?
A
Taoism influenced individuals to follow the flow of nature rather than rely on others to solve problems.
B
Taoism influenced individuals to rely on the government as the main way of solving society’s problems.
C
Taoism influenced individuals to depend on achieving harmony and balance with society rather than nature.
D
Taoism influenced individuals to follow the laws of government to achieve harmony and balance with others.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Taoism had influence on literature and the arts, but the biggest area of Taoist influence was in science. The Taoist focus on natural elements and observing how the natural world works helped to create Chinese medicine.

Detailed explanation-2: -These influences can be seen in Chinese people’s close connection to the natural world, the concepts of holistic wellness and health care, the practice of martial arts, traditional arts such as painting and poetry, enjoyment of cultural activities and celebrations, and tourism.

Detailed explanation-3: -Followers of Taoism, if they implement Taoist teachings and practices, will see a number of effects from this belief system in their everyday lives. Taoists will practice the ritual of meditation often and will also try to implement the principles of compassion, moderation, and humility in their daily lives.

Detailed explanation-4: -Taoism is therefore both a philosophy and a religion. It emphasizes doing what is natural and “going with the flow” in accordance with the Tao (or Dao), a cosmic force which flows through all things and binds and releases them.

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