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Includes questions about Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Daoism, Shintoism, Sikhism and Jainism.
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1
What does Shakti represent?
reincarnation
the caste system
Yoga practice
female energy
2
The founder of Sikhism is...
Laozi
there is no one founder
Siddhartha Gautama
Guru Nanak
3
This female deity is depicted riding a lion into battle, and represents war and protection.
Saraswati
Lakshmi
Durga
Kali
4
Which is false about Buddhism?
Buddhists believe in reincarnation
Buddhism is a universalizing religion
There are no sects in Buddhism
Buddhists meditate
5
What does Boshido refer to?
the duties of women in Japanese society
disloyalty to the nation
The way of the warrior
Shinto monks in isolation
6
The first noble truth is...
Life is suffering
avoid suffering
Avoid sin and evil
Follow the eightfold path
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Where did Jainism originate?
Japan
China
India
Korea
8
What is considered "the path to the dao"?
Nature
Society
God
Meditation
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Where did Buddhism originate?
Northern India
Korea
Indonesia
China
10
True or False: Confucianism does not coexist well with Daoism or Buddhism.
True
False
11
This Hindu deity is the remover of obstacles and often part of hindu temples.
Krishna
Ganesha
Brahma
Vishnu
12
Which is false?
Hinduism is an ethnic religion
Hindus believe in reincarnation
Hinduism has relied on the caste system
Hindus bury their dead
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The founder, Siddhartha Gautama is important because...
he developed the idea of enlightenment through the four noble truths
he won great battles in order to spread Buddhism
he was very wealthy and built buddhist temples and monasteries
he organized many schools called Stupas
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Which of the following is an important belief in Sikhism?
all of the above
non-violence
meditation
reincarnation
15
Why is this location significant for Tibetan Buddhists?
It is the home for the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader for Tibet Buddhists
It is an important school for monks
It is an important trading site for local Buddhists
It is a fortress for training Buddhist soldiers
16
This important deity is the first god and all others are manifestations of him.
Shiva
Brahma
Ganesha
Krishna
17
What is the meaning behind the yin yang symbol?
opposing yet complementary forces
life is about overcoming sin
life is constant conflict
fight between good and evil
18
Which of the following is true about Daoism?
it is restrictive
it is structured
it is abstract and random
it is straightforward and linear
19
Hinduism originated...
with the spread of Islam into India from the Middle East.
in China with the founder, Hindi
when the British colonized India in the 1700s
in Northern India with scriptures like the Vedas
20
How many deities are part of Hinduism?
3 gods, Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu
only 1 god, Shiva, the Destroyer
12 gods like the 12 disciples in Christianity
There are over 30 million deities often for different regions of India
21
What is the ancient chanting sound that aides Hindus in prayer?
oh yeah
ahhh
OM
Ummm
22
Buddhism appealed to lower caste and women because...
promised equality
promised riches
could become a high caste person
could become enlightened in one lifetime
23
Which of the following is false about the Torii?
it is a gate into a shrine
people bring offerings like wine, food
it is marker for a burial site
it separates the worldy from the sacred
24
What is true about the spread of Sikhism?
It is not found outside of India
Sikh temples cannot be built outside of India
It has spread to the US with about 700,000 Sikhs today
It has become part of Buddhism and Hinduism within India
25
The second noble truth is...
life is suffering
follow the eightfold path
avoid attachments
suffering is caused by desires, attachments
26
This god is sometimes referred to as the destroyer, but does not destroy for evil.
Shiva
Brahma
Krishna
Ganesha
27
Which of the following is true about Shintoism?
It is considered the way of the kami
It began in China and diffused into Japan
It conflicts with national loyalty
all of the above
28
The fourth noble truth is...
follow the eightfold path
avoid suffering
become a monk
avoid desires
29
For the lay person (non-monk/nun) which is an important duty in Jainism?
to remain single
farming to feed people
to be educated
live simply and meditate
30
Jainism focuses on...
spreading the faith
separating from Hinduism and Buddhism
self-denial and non-injury
building monasteries
31
This female deity is often depicted with a veena because she represents music, education, and arts.
Saraswati
Kali
Parvati
Durga
32
Who is the founder of Daoism?
Laozi
Siddhartha Gautama
There is no founder
Confucisus
33
A sand mandala is...
permanent
a secret ritual only performed in monasteries
easy to make
considered sacred art
34
Where did Shintoism originate and take root?
Korea
China
India
Japan
35
What are important elements to how Sikhs dress?
no jewelry such as bracelets or necklaces
Sikh men cannot carry weapons
Sikh men must cut their hair and not have a beard
Sikh men wear turbans
36
Ashoka was important because...
he converted to Buddhism after a battle
he promoted non-violence
all of the above
he constructed monuments for Buddhist values
37
Confucianists believe...
respect within relationships
in rebellion against authorities
complex rituals about the afterlife
in multiple deities
38
The concept of li includes...
building character
etiquette
all of the above
ritual
39
True or False: Today Chinese leaders use Confucianist teachings to stabilize their society.
False
True
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All of the following are part of the five great vows EXCEPT:
renounce all attachments
Renounce lying speech
renounce donating
Renounce all sexual pleasures
