World Religions & Ethical Systems

Which of the following were lasting legacies of the Mauryan Empire?

Which of the following beliefs is held by Muslims, Jews, & Christians?

According to the Five Pillars of Islam, every Muslim must

Founder of Buddhism

Officials that administer the policies & responsibilities of government on a day-to-day basis

Which religion/philosophy emphasized harmony with nature?

The split between Sunni & Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement over

The entire body of Jewish law, but especially the first five books of the Bible

The Pax Romana ended with the death of this emperor

Mauryan Emperor who converted to Buddhism

Early Christians were persecuted by the Roman government because

During the empire, the Roman legal system contributed to

Confucius taught the Chinese people that their most important duty was

Muhammad's father-in- law who, after his death, became the leader of the Muslims was

Which of the following required government officials to serve as role models?

Which of the following was NOT a part of the Mauryan Empire's government policies?

Jewish scholar who also often served as a teacher and/or worship leader in a synagogue

First ruler of the Roman Empire

Shiites believe these religious leaders serve as intermediaries between God & believers

Which of the following statements describes how the wealth acquired by conquest affected Rome?

First ruler of the Maurya Empire

Instrument to calculate latitude that was invented by a Muslim astronomer

Both Hindus & Buddhists believe in

Judaism spread throughout Western Asia, Europe, & North Africa when

Muslims' name for God

Han rulers based their government policies on the teachings of

Social class that controlled the government during the Roman Republic

Form of government in which voters elect their leaders

Which of the following is a religion that does NOT actively seek converts

Indian social organization composed of four classes & "untouchables"

Form of government in which a ruler holds absolute power

Roman citizen, who was not of the ruling class, but who had voting & some civil rights

Fulfillment of class duties that deliver the Hindu believer from punishment in the next life

Early Christianity was most attractive to

Emperor who united China and built the Great Wall

Founder of Daoism

Belief that a person's present life is the result of actions during a previous life 

Body of Muslim law derived from the teachings & example of Muhammad

Migration of Muhammad & his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 C.E.

Collection of Muhammad's revelations & reflections that form Islam's sacred text