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Practice Quiz for Chapter 23

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1:  As a relaxation technique, T'ai Chi is best described as:
A: Harmony with Chi.
B: Going with the flow.
C: A moving meditation.
D: The ultimate defense.

2:  The Chinese view of health differs from the Western view in that:
A: The Chinese view is based on the Taoist philosophy.
B: The Chinese view is based largely on bacteria and viruses.
C: The Chinese view is based largely on a balance of yin and yang.
D: The Chinese view is based on the flow and impedance of Chi.

3:  The philosophy of T'ai Chi is based on this overriding principle:
A: Universal Energy.
B: Wu-wei.
C: Wholeness of Yin and Yang.
D: The Principle of Balance.

4:  Wu-wei is a term to describe:
A: An acupressure point.
B: Harmony with nature.
C: A return to innocence.
D: Acting without physical force.

5:  These are the four basic principles of T'ai Chi:
A: Balance, harmony, integrity and humbleness.
B: Meditation, harmony with nature, Wu-wei, winning by losing.
C: Fasting of spirit, harmony with nature, Wu-wei, winning by losing.
D: Fasting the heart, Wu-wei, return to nature, winning by losing.

6:  Specifically, T'ai Chi and Hatha yoga proclaim this commonality as an effective relaxation technique:
A: They both deal with subtle energy.
B: They both unite body, mind, and spirit.
C: They both come from the Eastern culture.
D: They are both a form of aerobic exercise.

7:  The concept of Chi is very similar to the concept of the pranayama in Hatha yoga.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

8:  In T'ai Chi one should hold his or her breath for 10 seconds through each respective position.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

9:  When performing T'ai Chi, it is important to perform the 50/50 stance by shifting weight from one leg to another to achieve even harmony and balance.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

10:  Qigong is the most destructive of the martial arts whereby using energy one can decimate one's opponent.
A: TRUE
B: FALSE

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