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Belief Systems #beliefsystems
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Christianity and Islam are similar in that they both
are polythestic religions
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
2
The Hejira is important to Muslims because it
resulted in Mohammed's early death
signified the establishment of the Islamic faith
all are true
ended Mohammed's attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia
3
The Hindu holy text is also known as...
The New Testament
The Torah
The Koran
The Vedas
4
The 100 year period of peace in ancient Rome during the reign of Caesar Augustus was called the
Pax Romana
Medieval Period
Middle Way
Golden Age of Athens
5
What are the guiding principles of Islam?
The Vedas
The Four Noble Truths
The Five Pillars
The 10 Commandments
6
The mountains affected the history of ancient Greece by
promoting democratic government
encouraging foreign invasion
isolating people into city-states
increasing social mobility
7
According to Hinduism, how can one achieve Moksha?
Give to charity
Pray 5 times a day
Accumulate good karma
Believe in only one God
8
The Ten Commandments are NOT followed by which of the following religions:
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
they are followed by all three religions
9
Which has been one effect of the traditional caste system in India?
Distinct roles in society
Social mobility
Equality
Equal distribution of wealth
10
What city is the destination for all Muslim pilgrims?
Medina
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Mecca
11
Which philosophy emphasizes the idea that each person has a responsibility to family?
Confucianism
Judaism
Hinduism
Shintoism
12
Under the rules of the civil service system, who was allowed to become a government official?
Only wealthy landowners could become a government official.
The system was only open to the lower classes.
Only children of the rulers could become government officials.
The system was open to anyone, in theory.
13
Actions in THIS life that affect your fate in the NEXT life is called
moksha
dharma
karma
atman
14
Which of the following is a polytheistic religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
15
Which statement would most likely be spoken by a Hindu and not by a Muslim?
My belief in the teachings of the Koran are very important.
I always enjoy the feast that follows the end of Ramadan.
My good deeds today will serve well in my reincarnation.
I am planning to go to Mecca to participate in the hajj.
16
Which of the following is a belief of Judaism:
Fulfill dharma to attain moksha
Polytheism
Monotheism
Jesus is the son of God
17
What was an effect of the Golden Age of the Han dynasty?
a general increase in economic prosperity
a general decrease in economic prosperity
a decrease in trade
more people had free time to study religion
18
The image below most closely represents:
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Way
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Caste System
19
Which individual was directly responsible for the development of Hellenistic civilization?
Alexander the Great
Constantine
Julius Caesar
Plato
20
This religion does not have an individual that can be named as the founder.
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
21
How do you achieve Nirvana in Buddhism?
Fasting
Caring for the sick and elderly
Giving up desire
Prayer
22
Which beliefs are shared by both Hindus and Buddhists?
reincarnation and karma
Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
feasting and fasting
caste system and god worship
23
Which of the following best describes Rome's Twelve Tables and Hammurabi's Code?
types of government
secret messages
organized religions
legal standards
24
What was the Silk Road?
a road through the Himalya mountains.
a path for ideas from Japan.
a network of trade routes that crossed Asia.
a road through the silk-weaving province of China.
25
Buddhists believe in middle way of life based on honesty, charity and kindness, called the
Eightfold Path
Four-fold Way
3 Ways of Enlightenment
10 Commandments
26
Reincarnation is
the restructuring of the caste system
the reordering of the universe
the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
the reshaping of atman
27
Which is NOT one of the
Four Noble Truths
?
Life is full of pain and suffering
Desire causes suffering
Treat your parents with respect
Humans can end desire
28
In order to maintain good
karma
, one must do the following:
Perform the Five Pillars of Islam
Not eat pork
Fulfill one's dharma
Follow the Ten Commandments
29
Which social class in ancient Rome held the most power?
scribes
plebeians
slaves
patricians
30
Where did Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
Egypt
China
Mesopotamia
India
31
People that practice the Islamic faith do NOT
Follow the teachings of the Koran.
Believe that Mohammad is the son of God and savior.
Pray 5 times every day, facing Mecca.
Fast during the month of Ramadan.
32
The Buddha is also known as..
Mohammad
Abraham
Siddhartha Guatama
Jesus Christ
33
What is the Torah?
The Hindu holy book
The Jewish holy book
The Muslim holy book
The Christian holy book
34
Which of the following represent Buddhist beliefs?
The way to end suffering is to pray
Life is filled with pain and suffering
Bruce Wayne is Batman
Suffering is caused by kindness
35
Our essential self, according to Hindus and Buddhists, is called
atman
dharma
moksha
karma
36
According to Hindus and Buddhists, the universe is made of an all-powerful force called
Shiva
Brahman
Buddha
Sudra
37
The Caste System could be best described as:
A farming method
An unfair, discriminatory practice
A social structure
A system of morals
38
Karma, Dharma, and Moksha
are teachings of...
Buddhism
Animism
Hinduism
Islam
