In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of people.

One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are SIMILAR is that these religious books

provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers

A belief of Animism is that

spirits in nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

A major contribution of the Golden Age of Islam was the

advancement of mathematics and science

How are the Five Relationships, Ten Commandments, and Eightfold Path SIMILAR?

They provide codes of behavior.

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha)?

People can overcome desire by following the Eightfold Path.

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1
Which empire introduced Eastern Orthodox Christianity and the Cyrillic Alphabet?
Byzantine
Gupta
British
Mongol
2
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
salvation could be attained by prayer and meditation.
individual goals are the most important thing in life.
harmony could be achieved by the proper behavior of people.
equality should exist between all members of society.
3
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are all SIMILAR in that they all ask followers to
practice polytheism
strive for nirvana
believe in reincarnation
follow a code of behavior
4
One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the Koran are SIMILAR is that these religious books
deny the existence of a supreme being (God)
support political rebellions to overthrow governments
encourage strife (fighting) between different believers
provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers
5
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
People should pray five times a day
The soul can be reincarnated
Everyone should have the same social status
6
The terms Brahma, dharma, and Caste System are most closely associated with which religion?
Animism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
7
The introduction of Buddhism into China and of Islam into Indonesia are examples of
cultural diffusion
social mobility
interdependence
ethnocentrism
8
Which factor most influenced a person's social position in early Indian societies?
Individual Achievement
Birth
Geographic Location
Education
9
A belief of Animism is that
after death the soul is reborn in another human body
holy wars must be fought to gain entry into Heaven
meditation leads followers to nirvana
spirits in nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects
10
A major contribution of the Golden Age of Islam was the
creation of the first polytheistic religion
advancement of mathematics and science
development of mercantilism
spread of Democratic ideals
11
The Koran, jihad, and hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Shintoism
12
The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of Nirvana are associated with...
Shintoism
Islam
Buddhism
Animism
13
Which belief is associated with "Hinduism"?
Reincarnation
Monotheism
Fasting and prayer
Ten Commandments
14
How are the Five Relationships, Ten Commandments, and Eightfold Path SIMILAR?
They promote polytheism.
They describe secularism.
They establish gender equality.
They provide codes of behavior.
15
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddartha Gautama (Buddha)?
People can overcome desire by following the Eightfold Path.
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
People are born into a specific caste.
Followers must fast during Ramadan.

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