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Unit 1 Review: Silk Road and World Religions
Unit 1 Review: Silk Road and World Religions
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1
Who was Marco Polo?
McDonalds Worker
French Book Writer
French Traveler
Venetian merchant
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Most Hinduists believe their religion is ___________. Others would say it's _______ because they have thousands of gods.
daoist / monotheistic
monotheistic / daoist
monotheistic / polytheistic
polytheistic / monotheistic
3
Why do Muslims not depict Allah nor Mohammed in statues and drawings?
Because they want to discourage worshipping idols; it's disrespectful.
Because they don't believe in the arts.
Because they believe it harms their moksha.
Because they believe it will stop the samsara cycle.
4
Define: Nomad
A holy place
Someone from a rich family
A person who has no home, but instead travels around
A group of traders traveling together
5
Ibn battuta was part of what religion?
Islam
Muslim
Christianity
Judaism
6
What is a Jewish house of worship called?
mosque
torah
church
synagogue
7
The Brahmins were at the top of ancient Indian society.
False
True
8
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "resurrection, miracle birth, Holy Spirit"
Confusianism
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
9
Which best explains what
karma
is?
A highly contagious disease throughout the 13th and 14th century.
The sum of a person's actions in this life and previous ones. Decides fate.
A weapon used by the Mongols.
The unusual flow of a river from south to north.
10
What is Samsara?
The end of one's life
The endless cycle of rebirth and death
The beginning of one's life
The way a person spends their life from beginning to end
11
What is the bible?
The sacred text for Hindus
The sacred text for Jews
The sacred text for Muslims
The sacred text for Christians
12
According to Muslims, who are People of the Book?
Jews and Hindus
Hindus and Buddhists
Jews and Christians
Christians and Buddhists
13
Which of those listed below is
NOT
a major Hindu God?
Shiva
Brahma
Vishnu
Boddhisatva
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This means your religion believes in only one god.
Monolithic
Daoism
Monotheism
Polytheism
15
What is the Silk Road?
A network of land and sea trade routes linking the East and West
A road made out of silk
A way of life taught by the Buddhas that leads to a life of comfort.
None of the above
16
What is the Koran (also spelled Quran)?
sacred text of Hinduism
sacred text of Buddhism
sacred text of Christianity
sacred text of Islam
17
Who founded Buddhism?
Jesus Christ
Siddhartha Guatama
Muhammad
Shiva
18
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Promised land, Abraham, 10 Commandments"
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Confusianism
Islam
19
Where did Marco Polo travel?
India
China
Cathay
All of the above
20
What is dharma?
Doing your duty no matter the circumstances
One of the right things to do in the 8-Fold path
A food that Mongols ate
Teachings of the Buddha
21
True of False, Islam recognizes People of the Book.
False
True
22
How do Buddhists believe we can end suffering?
Follow the 10 Commandments
Follow the 3 Universal Truths
Follow the 8-Fold Path
Follow the 4 Noble Truths
23
Brahma is the Hindu god of . . .
battle
thunder
creation
reincarnation
24
What is the lowest level of the Caste System called.
Untouchables
Undesirables
Invaluables
Ungratefuls
25
What does it mean to be crucified?
You are forced into an unwanted marriage.
You are banished to live in a harsh environment.
You are forced on to a ship and set out to sea.
You are affixed to a large wooden cross and left to die.
26
Who was at the lowest level of Indian society?
Kshatriyas
Untouchables
Sudras
Vaishyas
27
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Koran, mosque, Mecca, Mohammad"
Hinduism
Christianity
Confusianism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
28
Did the Buddhists believe in the caste system?
It depends on the Buddhist sect.
Yes, but only if it didn't result in anarchy.
No, because they believed it caused too much suffering.
Yes, because the Hindus did.
29
Ibn Battuta wrote
Travel Destinations
How to Travel Safely
Rihlah or "Travels"
Gulliver's Travels
30
This means your religion believes in more than one god.
Daoism
Polytheism
Polygamy
Montheism
31
Vishnu is the Hindu god of . . .
destruction
protection
karma
nirvana
32
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "8-fold Path, suffering, nirvana"
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confusianism
Islam
Judaism
33
What does reincarnation mean to a Hindu?
Atman reborn into a new living thing
Karma is always positive
Dharma becomes negative
Samsara cycle has ended
34
Miracle birth, crucifixion, and resurrection are all important beliefs for this religion.
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
35
What is Moksha?
An Islamic law that requires you to pay taxes
A holy city in the Mongol empire
The name of the Hindu god for harvest
The state of enlightenment which ends the samsara cycle
36
Why was the threat of bandits along the Silk Road not a major concern for Marco Polo?
Marco Polo always traveled with well armed rulers
The Plague wiped out most of the bandits
Mongols controlled most of the route in Asia and punished theives harshly
Marco Polo could protect himself with his martial arts training
37
Who is at the top of the Caste System?
Rulers
Priests
farmers
Warriors
38
Which statement below is one of the Four Noble Truths?
There is a way to end suffering
Mr. King's class literally rules!!!
Dharma builds postive karma
Things are always changing
39
What does the caste system do?
determines your job
creates social structure
all of the above
determines your position in society
40
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Fasting, Honor, Prayer, Sacrifice, Pilgramage.
Faith, Prayer, Sacrifice, Fasting and Honor.
Duty, almsgiving, Fasting, Sacrifice, Honor.
Faith, Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving, Pilgrimage.
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Hindu house of worship
Temple
Synagogue
Church
Mosque
42
Islamic house of worship.
Mosque
Quran
Sharia
Sultan
43
What is Atman?
One of the paths in the 8-Fold Path
The name of a holy temple in India
One of the 5 pillars of Islam
Your soul or spark of Brahma
44
Shiva is the Hindu god of . . .
Destruction
Nirvana
Creation
Protection
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What is nirvana?
The place of worship for Buddhists
the state of prayer
the state of peace
the place of eating
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Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Reincarnation, dharma, moksha"
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confusianism
Judaism
Islam
