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Shaolin Temple

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What is the popular myth about the Shaolin Temple?

It is the birthplace of China’s greatest kung fu legend (correct)

It is where the monks invented kung fu to entertain tourists

It is where a famous battle between two kung fu masters took place

It is where the first Chinese emperor learned kung fu

What did the fifth-century Indian mystic teach at the Shaolin Temple?

Philosophical principles of Buddhism

Exercises that resembled animal movements (correct)

Martial arts techniques for warfare

Yoga and meditation practices

How did the Shaolin monks adapt the forms taught by the Indian mystic?

For self-defense and later modified for warfare (correct)

For entertainment purposes to attract tourists

For diplomatic negotiations with neighboring kingdoms

For meditation and spiritual enlightenment

What were the Shaolin monks noted for on stone tablets in the temple?

Their feats and battles, used as material in novels Signup and view all the answers

In what way did the Shaolin monks become more proficient as fighters?

By using the techniques in battles Signup and view all the answers

What is the popular belief about the origin of kung fu at the Shaolin Temple?

It is believed that a fifth-century Indian mystic taught exercises resembling animal movements to the monks at the Shaolin Temple. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Shaolin monks use the forms taught by the Indian mystic?

The monks adapted the forms for self-defence and later modified these techniques for warfare. Signup and view all the answers

What are the feats noted on stone tablets in the Shaolin Temple related to?

The feats noted on stone tablets in the temple are related to the battles in which the Shaolin monks used their kung fu skills. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Shaolin Temple being attacked repeatedly?

The attacks on the Shaolin Temple highlight its historical importance and the perceived threat it posed to adversaries. Signup and view all the answers