The Ten Commandments became the basis for

the civil and religious laws of Judaism.

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

the major duties required of all Muslims

What was unique about the beliefs of the early Hebrews when compared to most other ancient peoples?

They believed in one all-powerful god.

In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is

a mutual promise between God and humanity.

When Muslims conquered a new land, they often

allowed conquered people to keep their own faiths.

How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empire?

Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed.

What do the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva represent?

creator, preserver, and destroyer

What was one of the main teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

Avoid desire because it causes suffering.

What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam?

Shi'a believed that the caliph needed to be a relative of Muhammad.

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1
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the idea of the promised land.
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms.
the civil and religious laws of Judaism.
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt.
2
ancient Aryans script that is a collection of prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings
the Popol Vuh.
the Tale of Sinuhe.
the Vedas.
the Legends of Osiris.
3
Chinese philosopher concerned with social order
Lord Shang
Han Fei
Confucious
Lao Tzu
4
The philosophy of Daoism is concerned with
living in harmony with nature.
ensuring good government.
achieving nirvana through virtue.
accepting the Five Basic Duties.
5
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Damascus
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
6
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
the major duties required of all Muslims
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
the various divisions of Islam
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
7
Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?
communion with nature
monotheism
filial piety and family relationships
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
8
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the
Ten Commandments.
Torah.
Ark of the Covenant.
Old Testament.
9
Buddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of
pilgrimages by the faithful.
trade.
missionary efforts.
conquest.
10
What was unique about the beliefs of the early Hebrews when compared to most other ancient peoples?
They believed in one all-powerful god.
They believed in a fearful underworld.
They believed divine forces ruled this world.
They believed in an afterlife.
11
simple drawings representing ideas
ziggurat
diaspora
cuneiform
pictograph
12
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
prophecy about the future.
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents.
a law handed down by God to humanity.
a mutual promise between God and humanity.
13
What do Daoism and the concept of yin and yang focus on?
differences between men and women
natural order
importance of order in society
virtues of good leadership
14
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
allowed conquered people to keep their own faiths.
looted and burned conquered cities.
15
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
military duty
faith
prayer
fasting
16
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empire?
They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.
They were treated as equal citizens with Muslims.
They were forced to give up their religions and convert to Islam.
Their religions were tolerated, but restrictions and taxes were imposed.
17
early form of writing invented by the Sumerians
diaspora
ziggurat
pictograph
cuneiform
18
groups of people who move from place to place
diaspora
hierarchy
nomad
bureaucracy
19
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
the caste system.
perfect understanding.
the cycle of history.
reincarnation.
20
Which of the following was NOT advanced during the Muslim Empire?
medicine
portraiture
optics
mathematics
21
respect for parents above all other duties
Dharma
Dao
Wu Wei
Filial Piety
22
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain is known as
nirvana.
sangha.
dharma.
moksha.
23
What do the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva represent?
creator, preserver, and destroyer
sleep, wakefulness, and time
revelation, inspiration, and release
youth, adulthood, and old age
24
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
the caste system.
the sacredness of all life.
reincarnation.
many gods.
25
the scattering of Jews across different parts of the world
diaspora
nomad
bureaucracy
hierarchy
26
Hindus believe that everything is part of the unchanging, all-powerful spiritual force called
karma.
brahman.
anava.
ahimsa.
27
What was one of the main teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Priests will help lead you to enlightenment.
Avoid desire because it causes suffering.
Strict caste rules help ensure spiritual purity.
Respect for one’s elders ensures social order.
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rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
Dharma
Moksha
Kharma
Reincarnation
29
What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam?
The Shi'a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule.
Sunni named their caliphate after Muhammad's daughter.
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system of choosing a caliph.
Shi'a believed that the caliph needed to be a relative of Muhammad.
30
To restore social order, harmony, and good government, Confucius believed society to be organized around which category?
golden rules
values
social classes
relationships

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