Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?

His teachings are more about ethics & behavior than religion

What do Buddhists believe people need to be happy and find peace?

They are to give up greed and greedy desires.

Which describes an ethnic group?

people with a shared language, religion, or culture

How do believers of Shinto practice their religion?

They pray at small alters in their homes.

Which describes a religious group?

people who share the same religious beliefs

What is the caste system?

the belief that social class is hereditary

Which is Confucius "Golden Rule"?

"What you do not like when done to you, do not to others."

What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?

Spirits that followers of Shinto believe exist around them.

What id Confucius believe were the keys to social order and peace?

good character and virtue in the people

What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?

a soul returns to life in another body after death

What is the Hindu belief in Karma?

that one's actions determine one's fate

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Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
No religion is allowed by the Chinese government today.
His teachings are more about ethics & behavior than religion
Confucius never wrote his ideas down for his followers.
Confucius only believed in one god.
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What do Buddhists believe people need to be happy and find peace?
They are to give up greed and greedy desires.
They are to live their lives as vegetarians.
They are to accept the belief in only one god.
They are t live quietly within the caste system.
3
In what country was Shintoism founded?
Vietnam
China
Japan
India
4
Which describes an ethnic group?
people that like to grow food
people with a shared language, religion, or culture
people that like to read books
people who share the same religious beliefs
5
How do believers of Shinto practice their religion?
They pray at small alters in their homes.
They divide society into castes & work to limit contact.
They attend churches once a week to worship in a group.
They must make a pilgrimage to Mecca once in their lifetime.
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Which describes a religious group?
people that like to read books
people with a shared language, religion, or culture
people that like to grow food
people who share the same religious beliefs
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What is the caste system?
the belief that social class is hereditary
the voting system used in Southeastern elections
the name for the way labor in India is divided
the name of the Hindu priesthood
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Which is Confucius "Golden Rule"?
"What you do not like when done to you, do not to others."
"There is no God, but the one true God."
"Health makes one wealthy and wise."
"All men are created equal."
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What are the Five Pillars?
rules of the caste system
basic beliefs of Islam
beliefs that Muslims and Hindus have in common
standard form of Muslim architecture
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What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?
The people who convert to Shintoism are referred to as kami.
Spirits that followers of Shinto believe exist around them.
These are the elected leaders of the Shinto communities.
They are religious writings of Shinto priests.
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In which country was Confucianism founded?
Japan
China
North Korea
India
12
What religion is considered one of the oldest in the world?
Shintoism
Islam
Hinduism
Confusianism
13
Where was the religion of Buddhism founded?
Vietnam
Japan
India
China
14
What id Confucius believe were the keys to social order and peace?
good character and virtue in the people
strict caste system
ruler who could keep order
to worship only one god
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What is the Hindu belief in reincarnation?
the belief that there is only one god
a soul returns to life in another body after death
men should treat each other with kindness
the worship of the cow as a sacred animal
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What does "Buddha"mean?
Glorified One
Enlightened One
Middle Way
Four Noble Truths
17
Islam is considered a monotheistic religion because followers believe in
only one god.
many gods.
reincarnation.
natural objects.
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What is the name of the Hindu sacred text?
Middle Way
Quran
Vedas
Four Noble Truths
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What Buddhist teaching shows its followers the correct way to live their lives?
the Five Pillars
the Quran
the Bible
the Middle Way
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What is the name of the Muslims holy book?
Middle Way
Vedas
Quran
Bible
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Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Muhammad
Confucius
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
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What is the Hindu belief in Karma?
that one's actions determine one's fate
that man should worship only one god
a woman should always wear a head scarf when she goes out
that a child should obey their parents

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