What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?

emphasis on harmony with nature

Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

Water plays an important role in these belief systems

One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both

Best known for promoting religious toleration

Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?

Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society

Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?

The ruler must set an example for the people

What is the main idea of this passage?

Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture

The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to

Provide followers with a guide for living

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?

spirits exist in both living and nonliving things

Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?

In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

An ethical code of conduct and monotheism

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

Harmony with nature to live in peace

A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to

Maintain traditional religious values in society

A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both

believe that spirits exist in nature

Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy

Provided a basis for social order

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1
Each of these statements reflects the concept of
Civil disobedience
isolationism
Urbanization
Cultural diffusion
2
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Jainism
Daoism
Judaism
3
What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
monotheistic belief systems
emphasis on harmony with nature
belief in the idea of nirvana
reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
4
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
Praying five times a day
Respecting others
Making pilgrimages to holy shrines
Converting others to their teachings
5
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
Cultural diffusion
Modernization
Ethnic conflict
Isolation
6
Which religion is most closely associated with the social class system in the diagram?
Hinduism
Animism
Daoism
Catholicism
7
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
8
Which area was most affected by both Islam & Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?
Japanese islands
Indian subcontinent
Coastal China
Arabian Peninsula
9
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Filial Piety
Nirvana
Prayer
Reincarnation
10
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
11
Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
Water plays an important role in these belief systems
Pilgrimages to mountains are encouraged by these religions
The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems
Understanding nature is a requirement of these religions
12
One way in which the Eightfold Path & the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
13
A person who practices Hinduism would most likely
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Pray facing Mecca
Worship in a synagogue
Believe the Vedas are sacred
14
In China,the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the
Influence of Shinto
Influence of Buddhism
Influence of Jainism
Influence of Confucianism
15
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Animism
16
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Praying five times a day
Following the Eightfold Path
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays
Worshipping many gods
17
One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
practice filial piety
are required to make pilgrimages
worship spirits in nature
are monotheistic
18
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Qur'an (Koran)
Analects
Torah
New Testament
19
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both
Best known for promoting the spread of Buddhism
Best known for promoting special taxes for Hindus
Best known for promoting religious toleration
Best known for promoting enslavement of prisoners
20
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
accepting the eightfold path
praying in a synagogue
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
21
Which belief system is described in this passage?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Confucianism
22
The situation described in the passage led to the
Fall of Constantinople
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics
Division of Sunnis and Shiites
Pogroms in Russia
23
Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?
Forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
Expanding the role of legislative bodies
Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
Promoting equal rights for women
24
Which Chinese philosophy best completes this graphic organizer?
Legalism
Confucianism
Maoism
Daoism
25
Which belief system was the basis for civil service exams of the Han, Tang & Song dynasties?
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
26
Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?
Nonalignment
Cultural diffusion
Urbanization
Colonization
27
Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?
Virtue increases with education
Compassion and sympathy for others is important
Respect for elders is the foundation of civilization
The ruler must set an example for the people
28
Which speaker is expressing an idea from a polytheistic religion?
C
D
A
B
29
What is the main idea of this passage?
The Torah and the Bible were rejected in Muslim Spain
Arabs, Jews, & Christians shared houses & places of worship
Spain was troubled by deep-rooted religious conflicts
Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture
30
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
Provide followers with a guide for living
Provide regulations for government workers
Establish systems of justice
Establish distinctions between social classes
31
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
Complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
Follow the Eightfold path to achieve enlightenment
Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
Obey the Ten Commandments
32
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are all based on
The teaching of Muhammad
The principles of Christianity
The concept of reincarnation
The leadership of the pope
33
Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
all suffering is caused by desire and selfishness
spirits exist in both living and nonliving things
periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity
only one god rules the universe
34
Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?
A hierarchy of leadership exists in all religions
Religion is becoming less important to people
In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists
A belief in a god is common to all religions
35
Muslims’ references to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared
a belief in monotheism
a belief in Dharma
a belief in the pope
a belief in the five relationships
36
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teaching of the Koran (Qur'an)
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
37
This statue is most closely associated with which religion?
Islam
Buddhism
Jainism
Christianity
38
Which speaker refers to the establishment of Islam?
A
C
D
B
39
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation
Reincarnation
Fasting and prayer
Rigid class structure
Monotheism
40
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress
Harmony with nature to live in peace
Obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
Proper behavior to maintain social order
Acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
41
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
Combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
Maintain traditional religious values in society
Encourage the practice of other religions
Adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs.
42
Filial Piety and the five relationships are most often associated with
Confucianism
Hinduism
Animism
Daoism
43
A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both
stress the importance of the eightfold path
use the Torah to establish law codes
believe that spirits exist in nature
base social rank on a caste system
44
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from
Cultural diffusion
Self-determination
Ethnocentrism
Imperialism
45
Thispassagedescribestheexperienceofafollower of
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
46
The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, & Nirvana are associated with
Buddhism
Shintoism
Islam
Judaism
47
Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
reincarnation
holy books
spirits in nature
missionaries
48
Which concept is illustrated in this diagram?
Caste
Encomienda
Manorialism
Apartheid
49
This translated quotation from the Qur'an [Koran] refers to
Allah
Muhammad
Shiva
Buddha
50
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
Contained the framework for a communist government
Provided a basis for social order
Stressed the importance of the individual
Established a basic structure for military rule
51
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
making pilgrimages to Mecca
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
relying on divine help
52
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Africa
Europe
South America
Asia
53
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between different Indians by
Forcing all people to adopt modern dress
Promoting a policy of religious toleration
Establishing Buddhism as the state religion
Building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
54
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
55
One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar
is that they describe secularism
is that they establish gender equality
is that they promote polytheism
is that they provide codes of behavior
56
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
57
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
Serve the needs of religious leaders
Respect and worship nature
Improve their position in life
Maintain social and political order
58
Which quotation from Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule of Judeo-Christian teaching?
"While parents are alive, a son should not travel far"
"By nature, men are alike, learning sets them apart."
"If a ruler is upright, all will go well without order"
"Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself"
59
One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that
everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected
religious statues should be erected to honor the gods
only one god exists in the universe
people's moral conduct determines their afterlife
60
Which term is most closely related to these three actions?
hadj (hajj)
Filial piety
Nirvana
Animism
61
Which concept is best reflected in this passage?
Monotheism
Baptism
Karma
Animism
62
Which pair of belief systems shares a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Islam and Judaism
Shintoism and animism
Christianity and Buddhism
Hinduism and Confucianism
63
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Animism
Judaism
Confucianism
64
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to Arabia
Islam was slow to expand from its origin in Persia
Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures
65
These sites symbolize the
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Roman domination of the Mediterranean in the 1st Century
Geographic isolation of the city
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
66
In the practice of religion, the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is
to Shinto
to Buddhism
to Islam
to Daoism
67
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation can be attained by prayer meditation, & good deeds
individual goals are ahead of the needs of group needs
equality should exist between all members of society
Harmony is achieved by the proper behavior of everyone
68
These statements illustrate a result of
Fundamentalism
Cultural diffusion
Westernization
Economic nationalism
69
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths & nirvana?
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
Christianity
70
The diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of
Moses
Confucius
Mohammed
Siddhartha Gautama
71
According to the map, by A.D. 750 Islam had spread from
Senegal to India
The Indus River to Spain
Cairo to Tours
Mecca to Asia Minor
72
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Islam and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shinto and animism
73
Which philosophy is associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
74
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India
Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration
Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems
Religions have had little impact on the rise of empires
75
Prince Shotoku's statement indicates the influence of the ideas of
Emperor Hirohito
Muhammad
Confucius
Genghis Khan
76
What belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
77
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
78
Which religion requires fasting during Ramadan, prayer 5 times a day & a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
79
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha]?
People are born into a specific caste
Followers must fast during Ramadan
People can overcome desire by following the eight-fold path
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
80
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they ask their followers to
Follow a code of behavior
practice polytheism
believe in reincarnation
strive for nirvana

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