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Unit 1 Review: Silk Road and World Religions
Unit 1 Review: Silk Road and World Religions
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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 will stop the samsara cycle.
Because they believe it harms their moksha.
2
What is Atman?
One of the paths in the 8-Fold Path
Your soul or spark of Brahma
One of the 5 pillars of Islam
The name of a holy temple in India
3
What does it mean to be crucified?
You are forced into an unwanted marriage.
You are affixed to a large wooden cross and left to die.
You are banished to live in a harsh environment.
You are forced on to a ship and set out to sea.
4
The Brahmins were at the top of ancient Indian society.
True
False
5
What is Samsara?
The beginning of one's life
The end of one's life
The way a person spends their life from beginning to end
The endless cycle of rebirth and death
6
Vishnu is the Hindu god of . . .
protection
karma
destruction
nirvana
7
Ibn battuta was part of what religion?
Islam
Judaism
Muslim
Christianity
8
What is the Koran (also spelled Quran)?
sacred text of Hinduism
sacred text of Christianity
sacred text of Islam
sacred text of Buddhism
9
What is the bible?
The sacred text for Jews
The sacred text for Muslims
The sacred text for Christians
The sacred text for Hindus
10
What is nirvana?
the state of peace
the state of prayer
the place of eating
The place of worship for Buddhists
11
True of False, Islam recognizes People of the Book.
True
False
12
Why was the threat of bandits along the Silk Road not a major concern for Marco Polo?
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
Marco Polo always traveled with well armed rulers
13
What is dharma?
One of the right things to do in the 8-Fold path
A food that Mongols ate
Doing your duty no matter the circumstances
Teachings of the Buddha
14
This means your religion believes in only one god.
Monotheism
Daoism
Polytheism
Monolithic
15
Brahma is the Hindu god of . . .
battle
thunder
creation
reincarnation
16
How do Buddhists believe we can end suffering?
Follow the 8-Fold Path
Follow the 3 Universal Truths
Follow the 4 Noble Truths
Follow the 10 Commandments
17
What does the caste system do?
all of the above
creates social structure
determines your job
determines your position in society
18
What is Moksha?
The state of enlightenment which ends the samsara cycle
An Islamic law that requires you to pay taxes
A holy city in the Mongol empire
The name of the Hindu god for harvest
19
Hindu house of worship
Synagogue
Temple
Mosque
Church
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Who was at the lowest level of Indian society?
Untouchables
Vaishyas
Kshatriyas
Sudras
21
Shiva is the Hindu god of . . .
Nirvana
Creation
Destruction
Protection
22
According to Muslims, who are People of the Book?
Christians and Buddhists
Jews and Hindus
Hindus and Buddhists
Jews and Christians
23
Did the Buddhists believe in the caste system?
Yes, because the Hindus did.
Yes, but only if it didn't result in anarchy.
No, because they believed it caused too much suffering.
It depends on the Buddhist sect.
24
Most Hinduists believe their religion is ___________. Others would say it's _______ because they have thousands of gods.
polytheistic / monotheistic
monotheistic / daoist
monotheistic / polytheistic
daoist / monotheistic
25
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "8-fold Path, suffering, nirvana"
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confusianism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
26
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Duty, almsgiving, Fasting, Sacrifice, Honor.
Faith, Prayer, Sacrifice, Fasting and Honor.
Fasting, Honor, Prayer, Sacrifice, Pilgramage.
Faith, Fasting, Prayer, Almsgiving, Pilgrimage.
27
What is a Jewish house of worship called?
torah
synagogue
church
mosque
28
Define: Nomad
Someone from a rich family
A person who has no home, but instead travels around
A holy place
A group of traders traveling together
29
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "resurrection, miracle birth, Holy Spirit"
Confusianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
30
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Reincarnation, dharma, moksha"
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confusianism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
31
What is the Silk Road?
A road made out of silk
None of the above
A way of life taught by the Buddhas that leads to a life of comfort.
A network of land and sea trade routes linking the East and West
32
Ibn Battuta wrote
How to Travel Safely
Gulliver's Travels
Rihlah or "Travels"
Travel Destinations
33
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Koran, mosque, Mecca, Mohammad"
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Confusianism
Islam
Judaism
34
Who was Marco Polo?
McDonalds Worker
French Book Writer
Venetian merchant
French Traveler
35
Islamic house of worship.
Quran
Sharia
Mosque
Sultan
36
Which religion is most likely being referenced with the key words "Promised land, Abraham, 10 Commandments"
Islam
Christianity
Confusianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
37
What does reincarnation mean to a Hindu?
Karma is always positive
Atman reborn into a new living thing
Samsara cycle has ended
Dharma becomes negative
38
Which statement below is one of the Four Noble Truths?
Mr. King's class literally rules!!!
There is a way to end suffering
Dharma builds postive karma
Things are always changing
39
Which best explains what
karma
is?
A highly contagious disease throughout the 13th and 14th century.
The unusual flow of a river from south to north.
A weapon used by the Mongols.
The sum of a person's actions in this life and previous ones. Decides fate.
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This means your religion believes in more than one god.
Polygamy
Montheism
Polytheism
Daoism
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Miracle birth, crucifixion, and resurrection are all important beliefs for this religion.
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
42
Which of those listed below is
NOT
a major Hindu God?
Boddhisatva
Vishnu
Brahma
Shiva
43
Who founded Buddhism?
Jesus Christ
Shiva
Siddhartha Guatama
Muhammad
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Where did Marco Polo travel?
India
Cathay
China
All of the above
45
Who is at the top of the Caste System?
Rulers
Priests
Warriors
farmers
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What is the lowest level of the Caste System called.
Ungratefuls
Untouchables
Invaluables
Undesirables
