Feng Shui Fundamentals Quiz: 100 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
## Instructions This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Feng Shui (风水), including core principles, the Five Elements (五行, Wu Xing), the Bagua (八卦), Luopan (罗盘) usage, directional auspicious and i
Feng Shui Fundamentals Quiz: 100 Questions to Test Your Knowledge
Instructions
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of Feng Shui (风水), including core principles, the Five Elements (五行, Wu Xing), the Bagua (八卦), Luopan (罗盘) usage, directional auspicious and inauspicious energies, and more. By self-testing, you can assess your current level of Feng Shui knowledge.
Cultural Context: Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese practice spanning over 3,000 years, combining astronomy, geography, philosophy, and architecture. Whether you're a curious beginner or aspiring practitioner, understanding these fundamentals is the essential first step toward creating harmony and prosperity in your living space.
Scoring Guide:
- 90–100 points: Feng Shui Master
- 80–89 points: Feng Shui Expert
- 70–79 points: Feng Shui Apprentice
- 60–69 points: Beginner
- Below 60 points: Review Required
Part 1: Feng Shui Core Concepts (Questions 1–20)
1. What is the ancient name for Feng Shui? A. Kanyu (堪舆) B. Geography (地理) C. Land Reading (相地) D. All of the above
2. Which classic text contains the most famous definition of Feng Shui? A. Yi Jing (易经) B. Zang Shu (Book of Burial) C. Zhai Jing (Classic of Dwelling) D. Qing Nang Jing (Green Satchel Classic)
3. Who said, "Qi rides the wind and scatters, but is retained when encountering water"? A. Fuxi B. King Wen of Zhou C. Guo Pu (郭璞) D. Yang Yunsong (杨筠松)
4. What is the core principle of Feng Shui? A. Unity of Heaven and Humanity (天人合一) B. Harmony of Yin and Yang (阴阳调和) C. Storing Wind and Gathering Qi (藏风聚气) D. All of the above
5. Which philosophical school does Feng Shui belong to? A. Confucianism B. Daoism C. Buddhism D. An independent discipline
6. What is the central part of a Luopan (Feng Shui Compass) called? A. Inner Plate (内盘) B. Outer Plate (外盘) C. Heaven Pool (天池) D. Heaven Heart (天心)
7. What is the most basic function of a Feng Shui Compass? A. Telling time B. Determining direction C. Measuring temperature D. Measuring size
8. In the saying "front illumination, back support" (前有照，后有靠), what does "illumination" refer to? A. Sun B. Water C. Mountain D. Road
9. What are the "Four Celestial Animals" (四灵) in Feng Shui? A. Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise B. Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter C. East, South, West, North D. Metal, Wood, Water, Fire
10. What is the ideal orientation for a residence? A. Sitting North Facing South (坐北朝南) B. Sitting South Facing North C. Sitting East Facing West D. Sitting West Facing East
11. In "Mountains Embracing and Water Surrounding" (山环水抱), what does "water surrounding" mean? A. Water flowing around the residence B. Water in front of the residence C. Water behind the residence D. Water on both sides
12. What does "Sha Qi" (煞气) refer to in Feng Shui? A. Good energy B. Bad energy C. Neutral energy D. No energy
13. A residential front door should not directly face what? A. Windows B. Stairs C. End of a hallway D. All of the above
14. Which is one of the most dangerous Sha Qi in Feng Shui? A. Five Yellow Sha (五黄煞) B. Peach Blossom Sha (桃花煞) C. Wenchang Sha (文昌煞) D. God of Wealth Sha (财神煞)
15. In the "Three Cycles and Nine Periods" (三元九运) system, how many years is one period? A. 10 years B. 20 years C. 30 years D. 60 years
16. Which period are we currently in (2024–2043)? A. Period 7 B. Period 8 C. Period 9 D. Period 1
17. What does "Bright Hall" (明堂) refer to in Feng Shui? A. Behind the residence B. The open area in front of the residence C. Left side of the residence D. Right side of the residence
18. What is the area behind a residence called in Feng Shui? A. Bright Hall (明堂) B. Backing Mountain (靠山) C. Facing Mountain (朝山) D. Desk Mountain (案山)
19. In "Azure Dragon on the left, White Tiger on the right," which side does the Azure Dragon represent? A. Left B. Right C. Front D. Back
20. Is "piercing hall wind" (穿堂风) good or bad in Feng Shui? A. Good B. Bad C. Doesn't matter D. Depends on the situation
Part 2: Five Elements and Bagua (Questions 21–50)
21. Which five elements make up the Five Elements (五行)? A. Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth B. Wind, Rain, Lightning, Thunder, Fog C. East, South, West, North, Center D. Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Black
22. What is the correct order of Mutual Generation in the Five Elements? A. Metal → Wood → Water → Fire → Earth → Metal B. Wood → Fire → Earth → Metal → Water → Wood C. Water → Fire → Metal → Wood → Earth → Water D. Earth → Metal → Water → Wood → Fire → Earth
23. What is the correct order of Mutual Restriction in the Five Elements? A. Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water, Water restricts Fire, Fire restricts Metal, Metal restricts Wood B. Metal restricts Wood, Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water, Water restricts Fire, Fire restricts Metal C. Water restricts Fire, Fire restricts Metal, Metal restricts Wood, Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water D. Fire restricts Metal, Metal restricts Wood, Wood restricts Earth, Earth restricts Water, Water restricts Fire
24. Which of the Five Elements corresponds to the East? A. Metal B. Wood C. Water D. Fire
25. What color corresponds to the South? A. White B. Black C. Red D. Green
26. Which trigram represents "Heaven" in the Bagua? A. Kun (坤) B. Qian (乾) C. Kan (坎) D. Li (离)
27. Which trigram represents "Earth" in the Bagua? A. Qian (乾) B. Kun (坤) C. Gen (艮) D. Dui (兑)
28. Which trigram represents "Water" in the Bagua? A. Kan (坎) B. Li (离) C. Dui (兑) D. Xun (巽)
29. In the Later Heaven Bagua, which direction is the Li trigram located? A. North B. South C. East D. West
30. Who is traditionally credited with creating the Earlier Heaven Bagua? A. Yellow Emperor B. Fuxi C. King Wen of Zhou D. Confucius
31. Who is traditionally credited with creating the Later Heaven Bagua? A. Yellow Emperor B. Fuxi C. King Wen of Zhou D. Confucius
32. What does "Earlier Heaven as substance, Later Heaven as function" mean? A. Earlier Heaven Bagua is for theory; Later Heaven Bagua is for practice B. Earlier Heaven Bagua is for practice; Later Heaven Bagua is for theory C. There is no difference between them D. They are completely identical
33. How many dots are there in total on the Hetu (River Diagram)? A. 45 B. 50 C. 55 D. 60
34. How many numbers are there on the Luoshu (Luo River Writing)? A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 12
35. In the Luoshu Nine Palaces, what is the sum of each row, column, and diagonal? A. 12 B. 13 C. 14 D. 15
36. In the Bagua correspondence system, which family member does the Qian trigram represent? A. Mother B. Father C. Eldest Son D. Youngest Daughter
37. In the Bagua correspondence system, which body part does the Kun trigram represent? A. Head B. Belly C. Feet D. Hands
38. What is the characteristic nature of Metal in the Five Elements? A. Growth and generation B. Heat and intensity C. Purity and contraction D. Cold and downward
39. Wood generates Fire; Fire generates what? A. Metal B. Water C. Earth D. Wood
40. Water restricts Fire; Fire restricts what? A. Wood B. Earth C. Metal D. Water
41. How many years is one complete cycle of the Sexagenary Cycle (60 Jiazi)? A. 50 B. 60 C. 70 D. 80
42. Among the Ten Heavenly Stems, what is the Yin-Yang attribute of Jia (甲)? A. Yin B. Yang C. Neutral D. Variable
43. Among the Twelve Earthly Branches, which zodiac animal does Zi (子) correspond to? A. Ox B. Tiger C. Rat D. Dragon
44. The year 2025 is the Yi-Si year; what category does "Yi" (乙) belong to? A. Heavenly Stem B. Earthly Branch C. Bagua trigram D. Nine Star
45. In the Na Yin (Sound Five Elements), what element corresponds to Jia-Zi and Yi-Chou? A. Fire in the Furnace B. Metal in the Sea C. Wood of the Great Forest D. Earth on the Roadside
46. In the Twenty-Four Mountains (二十四山), what does "Zi Mountain, Wu Direction" mean? A. Sitting South Facing North B. Sitting North Facing South C. Sitting East Facing West D. Sitting West Facing East
47. How many degrees does each mountain cover on the Twenty-Four Mountains of the Luopan? A. 10 degrees B. 12 degrees C. 15 degrees D. 20 degrees
48. In the Three Cycles and Nine Periods, how many years is one major cycle? A. 60 years B. 120 years C. 180 years D. 360 years
49. Among the Nine Stars, which auspicious stars govern wealth fortune? A. One White B. Six White C. Eight White D. All of the above
50. Among the Nine Stars, which is the most inauspicious star? A. Two Black B. Five Yellow C. Seven Red D. Three Jade
Part 3: Practical Feng Shui Applications (Questions 51–80)
51. In Eight Mansions Feng Shui (八宅风水), which trigrams belong to the East Four Mansions (东四宅)? A. Kan, Li, Zhen, Xun B. Qian, Kun, Gen, Dui C. Kan, Qian, Zhen, Gen D. Li, Kun, Xun, Dui
52. In Eight Mansions Feng Shui, what type of mansion should a West Four Life (西四命) person live in? A. East Four Mansion B. West Four Mansion C. Either is fine D. Doesn't matter
53. What does the "Vital Qi direction" (生气方) govern in Eight Mansions Feng Shui? A. Health B. Wealth C. Career D. Romance
54. In Xuan Kong Flying Stars (玄空飞星), what does "Prosperous Mountain and Prosperous Direction" (旺山旺向) mean? A. Both mountain star and direction star are prosperous B. The mountain is very prosperous C. The direction is very prosperous D. Neither the mountain nor direction is prosperous
55. What does the Wenchang Position (文昌位) govern? A. Wealth B. Academics C. Health D. Relationships
56. What does the Peach Blossom Position (桃花位) govern? A. Wealth B. Academics C. Health D. Relationships
57. Which element does the Five Yellow Sha (五黄煞) belong to? A. Metal B. Wood C. Water D. Earth
58. What is the most common method to dissolve Five Yellow Sha? A. Place plants B. Place metal objects C. Place water D. Place fire
59. Which element does the Two Black Illness Star belong to? A. Metal B. Wood C. Earth D. Water
60. What is the most commonly used item to dissolve the Two Black Illness Star? A. Copper Gourd (铜葫芦) B. Crystal C. Plants D. Stones
61. How many Three Sha (三煞) directions are there each year? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
62. In which direction are the Three Sha located in 2025? A. South B. North C. East D. West
63. What activity is appropriate in the Tai Sui (太岁) direction? A. Breaking ground B. Sitting C. Facing D. Hammering
64. What activity is appropriate in the Year Breaker (岁破) direction? A. Breaking ground B. Sitting C. Facing D. Hammering
65. Which direction is not suitable for the headboard of a bed? A. South B. West C. East D. North
66. A kitchen stove should not directly face what? A. Windows B. Doors C. Refrigerator D. All of the above
67. A bathroom door should not directly face what? A. Front door B. Kitchen door C. Bedroom door D. All of the above
68. Mirrors should not directly face what? A. Bed B. Front door C. Stove D. All of the above
69. Where is the Wealth Position (财位) generally located in a home? A. Diagonal position from the front door B. Bedroom C. Kitchen D. Bathroom
70. When a Lucky Cat raises its left paw, what does it represent? A. Attracting wealth B. Attracting customers C. Attracting good fortune D. Attracting romance
71. When placing a Pixiu (貔貅), which direction should its head face? A. Inward B. Outward C. Upward D. Downward
72. When a Golden Toad (金蟾) holds a coin in its mouth, which direction should its head face? A. Inward B. Outward C. Upward D. Downward
73. How many Feng Shui fish are considered most auspicious? A. 1 fish B. 4 fish C. 6 fish D. 9 fish
74. Which plant is not suitable for placing indoors? A. Money Tree B. Cactus (in bedroom) C. Lucky Bamboo D. ZZ Plant
75. What is "door facing door" called in Feng Shui? A. Door Clash (门冲) B. Piercing Hall C. Direct Clash D. Straight Clash
76. What effect does a beam pressing overhead (横梁压顶) have in Feng Shui? A. No effect B. Beneficial C. Creates pressure, harmful to health D. Attracts wealth
77. What effect does a missing corner in a house have in Feng Shui? A. No effect B. Beneficial C. Affects the corresponding family member D. Attracts wealth
78. Who is affected by a missing corner in the northwest of a house? A. Mother B. Father C. Eldest Son D. Youngest Daughter
79. Who is affected by a missing corner in the southwest of a house? A. Mother B. Father C. Eldest Son D. Youngest Daughter
80. Which of the following is NOT a Form Sha? A. Heaven Chopping Sha (天斩煞) B. Reverse Bow Sha (反弓煞) C. Piercing Hall Sha (穿堂煞) D. Fortune Sha (福气煞)
Part 4: Comprehensive Assessment (Questions 81–100)
81. Which of the following orientations belongs to an East Four Mansion (东四宅)? A. Sitting Northwest Facing Southeast B. Sitting North Facing South C. Sitting Northeast Facing Southwest D. Sitting West Facing East
82. Which zodiac animal clashes with Tai Sui (犯太岁) in 2025? A. Dragon B. Snake C. Horse D. Goat
83. Which direction is most prosperous in 2025? A. North B. South C. East D. West
84. Which color is most recommended for use in 2025? A. Black B. White C. Red D. Green
85. The personal Wenchang Position is determined by what? A. Zodiac animal B. Heavenly Stem of birth year C. Sitting direction of residence D. Gender
86. The personal Peach Blossom Position is determined by what? A. Zodiac animal B. Birth year C. Sitting direction of residence D. Gender
87. Which item is most suitable for dissolving Five Yellow Sha? A. Red carpet B. Copper Wind Chime (铜风铃) C. Green plant D. Yellow cushion
88. Which item is most suitable for activating the Wenchang Position? A. Wenchang Pagoda (文昌塔) B. Lucky Cat C. Golden Toad D. Pixiu
89. In which direction should ground-breaking be avoided in 2025? A. Due North B. Due South C. Southeast (Tai Sui) D. Southwest
90. In which direction is ground-breaking absolutely forbidden in 2025? A. Due North B. Due East (Three Sha) C. Due South D. Southwest
91. When a residence's front door faces an elevator directly, what Sha is this called in Feng Shui? A. Heaven Chopping Sha (天斩煞) B. Opening Sha (开口煞) C. Scissors Sha (剪刀煞) D. Reverse Bow Sha (反弓煞)
92. When you see a narrow gap between two tall buildings outside your window, what Sha is this called? A. Heaven Chopping Sha (天斩煞) B. Opening Sha (开口煞) C. Scissors Sha (剪刀煞) D. Reverse Bow Sha (反弓煞)
93. When the road in front of a residence forms a reverse bow shape, what Sha is this called? A. Heaven Chopping Sha (天斩煞) B. Opening Sha (开口煞) C. Scissors Sha (剪刀煞) D. Reverse Bow Sha (反弓煞)
94. When a residence's front door directly faces a balcony or window, what Sha is this called? A. Piercing Hall Sha (穿堂煞) B. Opening Sha (开口煞) C. Scissors Sha (剪刀煞) D. Reverse Bow Sha (反弓煞)
95. Which of the following is NOT a wealth-attracting mascot? A. Pixiu (貔貅) B. Golden Toad (金蟾) C. Dragon Turtle (龙龟) D. Copper Rooster
96. Which of the following is a Sha-dissolving mascot? A. Lucky Cat B. Copper Qilin (铜麒麟) C. Gold Ingot D. Wealth Bowl (聚宝盆)
97. In the "Dragon, Acupoint, Sand, Water, Direction" (龙穴砂水向) essentials, what does "Dragon" refer to? A. Real dragon B. Mountain range orientation C. River D. Road
98. In the same five essentials, what does "Sand" (砂) refer to? A. Sand (the material) B. Hills and elevated land C. Cement D. Stones
99. In the same five essentials, what does "Direction" (向) refer to? A. Direction B. Facing orientation C. Feng Shui D. Luck
100. What is the most important aspect of learning Feng Shui? A. Memorizing formulas B. Buying all the tools C. Understanding principles and verifying through practice D. Finding a master teacher
Answer Key
| Question | Answer | Question | Answer | Question | Answer | Question | Answer | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 21 | A | 41 | B | 61 | C | 81 | B |
| 2 | B | 22 | B | 42 | B | 62 | C | 82 | B |
| 3 | C | 23 | B | 43 | C | 63 | B | 83 | B |
| 4 | D | 24 | B | 44 | A | 64 | C | 84 | C |
| 5 | D | 25 | C | 45 | B | 65 | B | 85 | B |
| 6 | C | 26 | B | 46 | B | 66 | D | 86 | A |
| 7 | B | 27 | B | 47 | C | 67 | D | 87 | B |
| 8 | B | 28 | A | 48 | C | 68 | D | 88 | A |
| 9 | A | 29 | B | 49 | D | 69 | A | 89 | C |
| 10 | A | 30 | B | 50 | B | 70 | B | 90 | B |
| 11 | A | 31 | C | 51 | A | 71 | B | 91 | B |
| 12 | B | 32 | A | 52 | B | 72 | A | 92 | A |
| 13 | D | 33 | C | 53 | C | 73 | D | 93 | D |
| 14 | A | 34 | B | 54 | A | 74 | B | 94 | A |
| 15 | B | 35 | D | 55 | B | 75 | A | 95 | D |
| 16 | C | 36 | B | 56 | D | 76 | C | 96 | B |
| 17 | B | 37 | B | 57 | D | 77 | C | 97 | B |
| 18 | B | 38 | C | 58 | B | 78 | B | 98 | B |
| 19 | A | 39 | C | 59 | C | 79 | A | 99 | B |
| 20 | B | 40 | C | 60 | A | 80 | D | 100 | C |
Test Summary
After completing these 100 questions, you should now have a comprehensive understanding of Feng Shui fundamentals. A score of 80 or above indicates a solid foundation; if your score is lower, we recommend revisiting our beginner articles to strengthen your knowledge base.
Cultural Context: In the Analects of Confucius (孔子), we find the famous teaching: "To learn and then practice it regularly — is that not a great joy?" (学而时习之，不亦说乎。) Feng Shui is vast and profound; this quiz is only one way to assess your learning. True mastery requires ongoing study, practice, and reflection.
How to Continue Your Feng Shui Journey
- Review weak areas: Identify which topics you missed and revisit those sections in our beginner series
- Practice observation: Start noticing Five Elements correspondences, directional alignments, and energy flow in your own home
- Apply gradually: Implement one Feng Shui adjustment at a time and observe the results
- Keep learning: Explore advanced topics like Xuan Kong Flying Stars (玄空飞星), Eight Mansions (八宅) analysis, and annual Flying Stars (流年飞星)
Quick Tips:
- Don't get discouraged by a low score — Feng Shui is a lifelong study that even masters continue to deepen
- Theory without practice is incomplete; apply what you learn and observe outcomes in your daily life
- Keep a Feng Shui journal to track changes you make and their effects on your living environment
Best wishes on your Feng Shui learning journey!
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