Which is true about the cultural development of Southeast Asia?

Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam have had a major influence

A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that

many practice both Buddhism and Shinto

What statement about the Islamic world is the most accurate?

There are significant differences among the Islamic Sects

Why does China have a strong influence on Korea's culture?

Buddhism and confucianism are found in both countries

Which of these is a principle of Buddhism?

nonviolence and giving up wordly desires

The Indian caste system, Hindu beliefs, karma and dharma resulted in

a set if rules for each individual in the society

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1
Which is true about the cultural development of Southeast Asia?
There aren't any ethnic conflicts
SE Asia has not be influenced by European poweres
Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam have had a major influence
influenced by long periods of Japanese rule
2
A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
the current Emperor is regarded as a god
miost major religions have no formal priesthood
many practice both Buddhism and Shinto
all Japanese religions are theocratic
3
What statement about the Islamic world is the most accurate?
religious unity has led to political unity
There are significant differences among the Islamic Sects
Islamic nations are only in the Middle East
All Islamic nations want the destruction of Israel
4
A sociologist studies
culture and society
all of these
science
math
5
One of the central beliefs of Islam is that
tho know oneself, one must know nature
there is only one God
human nature is essentially evil
people are born into castes
6
A Native American religious belief is in the sacredness of the universe.
True
False
7
Which is an example of traditional Chinese society?
patience and obedience
questioning and disobedience
individualism and creativity
military and technical training
8
In which holy book would one find references to Allah?
Talmud
Old Testament of the Bible
Koran
Analects of Confucius
9
The Eight Fold path, the Four Noble Truths and concept of Nirvana are associated with
Islam
Jainism
Buddhism
Shinto
10
In Japan, the martial arts, tea ceremony and flower arranging reflect the influences of
Buddhism and Shintoism
imperialism and militarism
capitalism
mercantilism
11
Why does China have a strong influence on Korea's culture?
both trade with the Western Hemisphere
parliamentary systems are in both countries
Buddhism and confucianism are found in both countries
they speak and write the same language
12
Which of these is an example of culture?
tea ceremony
calligraphy
Zen gardens
all are examples
13
Which of these is a principle of Buddhism?
nonviolence and giving up wordly desires
competition and financial success
self-determination and democracy
maintaining the caste system and education for all
14
The Indian caste system, Hindu beliefs, karma and dharma resulted in
a strong belief in the importance of education
a set if rules for each individual in the society
strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
rapid industrialization of the economy
15
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic and Protestant churches are all based on the
principles of Christianity
leadership of the Pope
teachings of Muhammad
concept of reincarnation

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