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Belief Systems

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1
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
2
A person who practices Hinduism would most likely
pray facing Mecca
worship in a synagogue
believe the Vedas are sacred
make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
3
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
have the same religious holidays
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have roots in Judaism
are polytheistic religions
4
Which text is essential to the practice of Judaism?
Qur'an
Vedas
Bible
Torah
5
Social mobility within a society means that people may
travel throughout the country a great deal
move from one social class to another
switch frequently from one political party to another
work at many different jobs during their lifetime
6
The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of:
owning land
religious beliefs
respect for authority
a classless society
7
The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of:
the civil service system
the Mandate of Heaven
economic dependence
cultural diffusion
8
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day.
Everyone should have the same social status.
The soul can be reincarnated.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
9
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
accepting the Eightfold Path
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
praying in a synagogue
10
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they
established a class structure for society
are guidelines for living
consist of prayers for salvation
promise a happy and easy life