How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?

They believed in one all-powerful god

Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is...

Achieving moksha, or union with brahman

Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional Indian?

Caste membership determined a person's occupation

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that...

Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation

According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,

The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler

Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?

All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow

Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?

People in higher castes had the strictest rules

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1
According to the Torah, who led the Israelites out of bandage in Egypt?
Abraham
Solomon
Moses
David
2
In Hinduism, the religious and moral duties of an individual are referred to as...
Dharma
Karma
Atman
Ahimsa
3
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in...
Nirvana
Reincarnation
Animism
Monotheisim
4
The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are also known as...
The Psalms
The New Testament
Buddhism
The Torah
5
In ancient Egyptian society, most people were...
Artisans
Slaves
Peasant slaves
Merchants
6
The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that the Jews believed God gave them through...
Moses
Abraham
David
Isaiah
7
How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?
They believed in a fearful underworld
They believed divine forces ruled this world
They believed in one all-powerful god
They believed in the afterlife
8
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is...
Practicing ahimsa, or nonviolence
Achieving the meditative state of Jainism
Following Dharma, or life's duties
Achieving moksha, or union with brahman
9
Which statement was true of the caste system in traditional Indian?
The caste system has little effect on daily village life
Caste membership determined a person's occupation
Members of different castes often intermarried
The highest caste was composed of untouchables
10
The philosophy of Daoism is concerned with...
Living in harmony with nature
Accepting the Five Basic Duties
Enduring good government
Achieving Nirvana through virtue
11
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
Competition and financial success
Self-determination and democracy
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
Maintaining the caste system and providing education for all people
12
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that...
Buddhists believe in only the highest caste can reach nirvana
Buddhists focus on enlightenment through meditation
Hindus reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system
Hindus believe in reincarnation, or a cycle of rebirth
13
According to the Mandate of Heaven developed during the Zhou dynasty,
A ruler was divine and should never be overthrown
The gods would end their support for a weak or corrupt ruler
Society should not be divided into social classes
The system of feudalism was an unfair form of government
14
Which of the following is one of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Superior men and women understand righteousness
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial
Before all, honor your father and your mother
15
According to Egyptian beliefs, the pharoahs received the right to rule from the god...
Aton
Amon-Re
Isis
Osiris
16
Why was God Osiris especially important to the Egyptians?
He was the God of the Nile
He taught women how to take care for children
He was the sun God of good health
He granted the pharoahs the right to rule
17
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by...
Making pilgrimages to Mecca
Eliminating selfish desires
Relying on divine help
Doing good deeds
18
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Individuals could only be served by those in their own caste
People in higher castes had the strictest rules
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs
Marrying outside one's caste created good karma
19
Who made a covenant with God in which Canaan was promised to the Hebrew people?
Solomon
Moses
Abraham
David

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