Question 1

Sun Yat Sen argues that, 'it is easy to act, but difficult to----------------
A)say
B)think
C)know
D)explain

Accepted Answer

Sun Yat Sen's quote suggests that taking action is straightforward, but truly understanding or knowing the implications and reasons behind actions is more challenging.

Question 2

Mao Tes Tung in his ------------------advocated the synthesis of theory and practice in revolutionary behaviour.
A)'on practice'
B)'book of changes'
C). 'yi jing'
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Mao Zedong's essay "On Practice" discusses the importance of integrating theory with practice in revolutionary activities, emphasizing the dialectical materialist approach to knowledge and action.

Question 3

Mao Tes Tung in his 'On Practice' advocated the synthesis of ------------- --------in revolutionary behaviour
A)knowledge and theory
B)knowledge and life
C)theory and practice
D)theory and law

Accepted Answer

Mao Tse Tung in his essay 'On Practice' emphasized the importance of combining theory and practice in revolutionary behavior, arguing that practice is the basis of theory, while theory is the guide for further practice.

Question 4

In Arabic philosophy active intellect is often described as :
A)ethical entity
B)material entity
C)psychological entity
D)transcendent immaterial entity

Accepted Answer

Active intellect in Arabic philosophy is often described as a transcendent immaterial entity, which is a concept that stems from the works of Aristotle and was further developed by Islamic philosophers like Avicenna (Ibn Sina) and Averroes (Ibn Rushd). This concept refers to a universal intellect that facilitates human understanding and abstract thought, distinct from the material and psychological aspects of human nature.

Question 5

Al-Frabi accepts that, the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to the--------------.
A)imagination
B)reason
C)intuition
D)sensations

Accepted Answer

Al-Frabi posits that the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to sensations, emphasizing the sensory experience as the primary means through which beauty is perceived.

Question 6

Who accepts that, the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to the sensations?
A)al- frabi
B)avicenna
C)averroes
D)al-gazel

Accepted Answer

Al-Farabi accepts that the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to the sensations, emphasizing the importance of sensory perception in the appreciation of beauty.

Question 7

According to Al- Frabi, ---------------is the most perfect thing.
A)love
B)soul
C)god
D)nature

Accepted Answer

According to Al-Farabi, God is considered the most perfect thing. Al-Farabi, a prominent philosopher in the Islamic Golden Age, placed a strong emphasis on the concept of God as the ultimate perfection and the First Cause in his metaphysical and philosophical system.

Question 8

"Ahura Mazda literally means:
A)'the wise lord'
B)'the perfect god'
C)'the powerful god'
D)'the absolute'

Accepted Answer

Ahura Mazda is a term from Zoroastrianism that translates to "the wise lord."

Question 9

Ahura Mazda the term is created for referring the God by:
A)zoroaster
B)buddha
C)al-farabi
D)confucius

Accepted Answer

Ahura Mazda is the term for God in Zoroastrianism, a religion founded by Zoroaster (also known as Zarathustra).

Question 10

Ahura Mazda represent :
A)all mighty
B)personified god
C)protector
D)good creator

Accepted Answer

Ahura Mazda is considered the good creator in Zoroastrianism, representing wisdom and goodness.

Question 11

Ahriman represent the:
A)soul
B)goodness
C)evil
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Ahriman is a figure in Zoroastrianism who embodies evil, in contrast to Ahura Mazda, who represents goodness.

Question 12

According to Zoroastrianism, ---------------is the source of all good in the world.
A)rahiman
B)ahirman
C)ahriman
D)ohrmazd

Accepted Answer

In Zoroastrianism, Ohrmazd (Ahura Mazda) is considered the supreme god and the source of all good in the world.

Question 13

Who argues that, the rational soul is indestructible since it is simple and so cannot break up into parts?
A)al- frabi
B)avicenna
C)averroes
D)al-gazel

Accepted Answer

Avicenna (Ibn Sina) argued that the soul is indestructible due to its simplicity, meaning it cannot decompose into parts, which is a key aspect of his philosophy on the nature of the soul.

Question 14

Avicenna argues that, the rational soul is ------------------
A)constuctable
B)diminishable
C)destructible
D)indestructible

Accepted Answer

Avicenna, a Persian polymath and one of the most significant philosophers in the Islamic Golden Age, argued that the rational soul is indestructible. He believed that the soul is a substance which does not disintegrate into non-existence; instead, it continues to exist after the death of the body.

Question 15

Who argues that, there is no need for God to bring us back to life in the next world after we have died in this world?
A)al- frabi
B)avicenna
C)averroes
D)al-gazel

Accepted Answer

The answer of Who argues that, there is no need...

Question 16

Yin represents:
A)light
B)bright
C)dark
D)none of these

Accepted Answer

Yin, in Chinese philosophy, represents the dark, passive, and feminine principles, contrasting with Yang, which symbolizes light, active, and masculine aspects.

Question 17

Yang represents:
A)light
B)shade
C)dark
D)dullness

Accepted Answer

Yang represents light, brightness, and activity in Chinese philosophy, often contrasted with Yin, which symbolizes darkness, passivity, and absorption.

Question 18

Tao is the origin and the principle of :
A)soul
B)matter
C)being
D)experience

Accepted Answer

Tao, in Chinese philosophy, particularly within Taoism, is considered the fundamental nature of the world. It is the ultimate principle that is the source of everything, including being itself. It is not specifically about soul, matter, or experience, but rather the underlying reality that gives rise to all these aspects of existence.

Question 19

In Taoism------------- is considered as is both all beings and all possible beings.
A)yin
B)yang
C)wu
D)tao

Accepted Answer

Tao is considered as both all beings and all possible beings in Taoism. It represents the fundamental nature of the universe, the source, and principle underlying everything.

Question 20

According to Neo Confucianism ----- is the principle describes the mode of being of everything possible.
A)qi
B)li
C)wu
D)tao

Accepted Answer

In Neo-Confucianism, "li" represents the principle that describes the mode of being of everything possible, referring to the underlying reason and order of nature as reflected in its myriad forms.

Quiz 1: Philosophical Concepts and Ideas in Chinese and Arabic Traditions

Sun Yat Sen argues that, 'it is easy to act, but difficult to----------------

Mao Tes Tung in his ------------------advocated the synthesis of theory and practice in revolutionary behaviour.

Mao Tes Tung in his 'On Practice' advocated the synthesis of ------------- --------in revolutionary behaviour

In Arabic philosophy active intellect is often described as :

Al-Frabi accepts that, the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to the--------------.

Who accepts that, the immediate notion of beauty is visual and more closely related to the sensations?

According to Al- Frabi, ---------------is the most perfect thing.

"Ahura Mazda literally means:

Ahura Mazda the term is created for referring the God by:

Ahura Mazda represent :

Ahriman represent the:

According to Zoroastrianism, ---------------is the source of all good in the world.

Who argues that, the rational soul is indestructible since it is simple and so cannot break up into parts?

Avicenna argues that, the rational soul is ------------------

Who argues that, there is no need for God to bring us back to life in the next world after we have died in this world?

Yin represents:

Yang represents:

Tao is the origin and the principle of :

In Taoism------------- is considered as is both all beings and all possible beings.

According to Neo Confucianism ----- is the principle describes the mode of being of everything possible.