Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?

spirits exist in both living and nonliving things

Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?

The ruler must set an example for the people

One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that

everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected

The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to

Provide followers with a guide for living

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

An ethical code of conduct and monotheism

Which generalization can be made based on these statements?

Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems

The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to

Maintain social and political order

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

Harmony with nature to live in peace

Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

Water plays an important role in these belief systems

What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?

Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures

Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?

Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society

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1
Prince Shotoku's statement indicates the influence of the ideas of
Emperor Hirohito
Genghis Khan
Muhammad
Confucius
2
Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
spirits exist in both living and nonliving things
periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity
all suffering is caused by desire and selfishness
only one god rules the universe
3
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Torah
Analects
New Testament
Qur'an (Koran)
4
Which philosophy is associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Buddhism
5
Which speaker refers to the establishment of Islam?
A
D
B
C
6
Which Chinese philosophy best completes this graphic organizer?
Legalism
Daoism
Maoism
Confucianism
7
Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
missionaries
holy books
reincarnation
spirits in nature
8
Which religion is most closely associated with the social class system in the diagram?
Animism
Hinduism
Daoism
Catholicism
9
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
worshipping many gods
reading the Koran
praying in a synagogue
accepting the eightfold path
10
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
11
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Praying five times a day
Worshipping many gods
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays
Following the Eightfold Path
12
Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?
The ruler must set an example for the people
Respect for elders is the foundation of civilization
Compassion and sympathy for others is important
Virtue increases with education
13
Which pair of belief systems shares a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Christianity and Buddhism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Islam and Judaism
Shintoism and animism
14
One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
worship spirits in nature
are required to make pilgrimages
practice filial piety
are monotheistic
15
What belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
Everyone should have the same social status
People should pray five times a day
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
The soul can be reincarnated
16
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths & nirvana?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Shinto
17
One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that
only one god exists in the universe
people's moral conduct determines their afterlife
everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected
religious statues should be erected to honor the gods
18
Each of these statements reflects the concept of
Cultural diffusion
Urbanization
isolationism
Civil disobedience
19
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
Provide followers with a guide for living
Establish systems of justice
Establish distinctions between social classes
Provide regulations for government workers
20
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
teaching of the Koran (Qur'an)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
papal supremacy
21
Which speaker is expressing an idea from a polytheistic religion?
A
D
C
B
22
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are all based on
The concept of reincarnation
The principles of Christianity
The teaching of Muhammad
The leadership of the pope
23
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
24
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
Making pilgrimages to holy shrines
Respecting others
Converting others to their teachings
Praying five times a day
25
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration
Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems
Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India
Religions have had little impact on the rise of empires
26
According to the map, by A.D. 750 Islam had spread from
Senegal to India
Cairo to Tours
The Indus River to Spain
Mecca to Asia Minor
27
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
Cultural diffusion
Isolation
Modernization
Ethnic conflict
28
This statue is most closely associated with which religion?
Christianity
Islam
Jainism
Buddhism
29
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Animism
Judaism
Confucianism
30
Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?
Cultural diffusion
Nonalignment
Colonization
Urbanization
31
These statements illustrate a result of
Fundamentalism
Cultural diffusion
Economic nationalism
Westernization
32
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
Improve their position in life
Respect and worship nature
Maintain social and political order
Serve the needs of religious leaders
33
Which concept is best reflected in this passage?
Animism
Karma
Monotheism
Baptism
34
A person who practices Hinduism would most likely
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Worship in a synagogue
Pray facing Mecca
Believe the Vedas are sacred
35
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula
36
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress
Harmony with nature to live in peace
Obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
Acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
Proper behavior to maintain social order
37
Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
Understanding nature is a requirement of these religions
Water plays an important role in these belief systems
The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems
Pilgrimages to mountains are encouraged by these religions
38
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Animism
Judaism
Islam
39
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
eliminating selfish desires
doing good deeds
making pilgrimages to Mecca
40
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation
Fasting and prayer
Rigid class structure
Monotheism
Reincarnation
41
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Shinto
Jainism
Judaism
Daoism
42
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to Arabia
Islam was slow to expand from its origin in Persia
Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures
43
Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?
Promoting equal rights for women
Forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
Expanding the role of legislative bodies
44
One way in which the Eightfold Path & the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
represent codes of behavior
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
45
The diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Moses
Mohammed
46
The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, & Nirvana are associated with
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Shintoism
47
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
48
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they ask their followers to
strive for nirvana
practice polytheism
believe in reincarnation
Follow a code of behavior
49
Which belief system is described in this passage?
Islam
Christianity
Confucianism
Buddhism
50
Which term is most closely related to these three actions?
Animism
hadj (hajj)
Nirvana
Filial piety
51
In the practice of religion, the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is
to Shinto
to Daoism
to Islam
to Buddhism
52
Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?
A belief in a god is common to all religions
Religion is becoming less important to people
In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists
A hierarchy of leadership exists in all religions
53
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
Complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
Obey the Ten Commandments
Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
Follow the Eightfold path to achieve enlightenment
54
Thispassagedescribestheexperienceofafollower of
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
55
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
competition and financial success
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
56
In China,the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the
Influence of Buddhism
Influence of Jainism
Influence of Shinto
Influence of Confucianism
57
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
Combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
Encourage the practice of other religions
Maintain traditional religious values in society
Adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs.
58
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
Provided a basis for social order
Established a basic structure for military rule
Stressed the importance of the individual
Contained the framework for a communist government
59
A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both
use the Torah to establish law codes
base social rank on a caste system
stress the importance of the eightfold path
believe that spirits exist in nature
60
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between different Indians by
Forcing all people to adopt modern dress
Promoting a policy of religious toleration
Establishing Buddhism as the state religion
Building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
61
Which quotation from Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule of Judeo-Christian teaching?
"Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself"
"If a ruler is upright, all will go well without order"
"By nature, men are alike, learning sets them apart."
"While parents are alive, a son should not travel far"
62
What is the main idea of this passage?
Spain was troubled by deep-rooted religious conflicts
Arabs, Jews, & Christians shared houses & places of worship
The Torah and the Bible were rejected in Muslim Spain
Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture
63
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shinto and animism
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
64
What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
belief in the idea of nirvana
monotheistic belief systems
emphasis on harmony with nature
65
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
equality should exist between all members of society
Harmony is achieved by the proper behavior of everyone
individual goals are ahead of the needs of group needs
salvation can be attained by prayer meditation, & good deeds
66
Which religion requires fasting during Ramadan, prayer 5 times a day & a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
67
This translated quotation from the Qur'an [Koran] refers to
Muhammad
Buddha
Allah
Shiva
68
Muslims’ references to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared
a belief in the pope
a belief in monotheism
a belief in the five relationships
a belief in Dharma
69
Which belief system was the basis for civil service exams of the Han, Tang & Song dynasties?
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
Buddhism
70
Filial Piety and the five relationships are most often associated with
Daoism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Animism
71
The situation described in the passage led to the
Fall of Constantinople
Division of Sunnis and Shiites
Pogroms in Russia
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics
72
These sites symbolize the
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Geographic isolation of the city
Roman domination of the Mediterranean in the 1st Century
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
73
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha]?
Followers must fast during Ramadan
People are born into a specific caste
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
People can overcome desire by following the eight-fold path
74
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Nirvana
Filial Piety
Reincarnation
Prayer
75
Which concept is illustrated in this diagram?
Encomienda
Manorialism
Caste
Apartheid
76
Which area was most affected by both Islam & Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?
Coastal China
Indian subcontinent
Japanese islands
Arabian Peninsula
77
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Africa
Asia
South America
Europe
78
One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar
is that they promote polytheism
is that they provide codes of behavior
is that they establish gender equality
is that they describe secularism
79
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both
Best known for promoting enslavement of prisoners
Best known for promoting religious toleration
Best known for promoting the spread of Buddhism
Best known for promoting special taxes for Hindus
80
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from
Imperialism
Cultural diffusion
Ethnocentrism
Self-determination

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