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