What are examples of beliefs and practices that are followed differently by Christians and Muslims?

The belief that Jesus was the son of God

What problems weakened the Tang Dynasty?

High taxes making peasants angry, leading to rebellions

Why did the Roman government feel threatened by the rise of Christianity?

Christians refused to worship Roman gods or the emperor

Why did the Byzantine Empire last for over 1,000 years?

Strong walls, smart leaders, and good trade

What are examples of beliefs and practices that Jews and Hindus both follow?

Dietary restrictions that forbid eating certain animals

What are examples of beliefs and practices that Hindus and Buddhists share?

Belief in the cycle of reincarnation

What is the role of brahman in Hinduism?

The ultimate reality or universal spirit that connects all things

What would a Daoist say to someone who practices many different rituals?

"Simplify your life and focus on living in harmony with nature instead"

Why was the Tang Dynasty called a "golden age"?

Advances in art, science, and trade

What are examples of beliefs practiced by Orthodox Jews?

Observing the Sabbath and a kosher diet

What was a manor in the feudal system?

A large estate where peasants worked the land

Which of the below is an example of one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

Fasting during the month of Ramadan

Why did feudalism develop in Europe?

For protection after the Roman Empire collapsed

What are the Four Noble Truths, and why do Buddhists follow them?

They explain the nature of suffering and how to overcome it

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1
What are examples of beliefs and practices that are followed differently by Christians and Muslims?
Support for the caste system
The practice of meditation
The belief that Jesus was the son of God
The importance of prayer and charity
2
What was the name of the book written by Confucius that was used for Chinese civil service exams?
The Tao Te Ching
They are rules for building temples and organizing villages
The Analects
The Art of War
3
What problems weakened the Tang Dynasty?
Natural disasters like volcano eruptions and meteors hitting the earth
High taxes making peasants angry, leading to rebellions
All the tea in China disappeared
A great sickness killed off much of the population
4
Why did the Roman government feel threatened by the rise of Christianity?
Christians refused to worship Roman gods or the emperor
Christians created artwork that the Roman elite found distasteful
Christians supported the invasion of the Roman Empire by barbarians
Christians were accused of causing natural disasters
5
What weakened the Byzantine Empire over time?
Wars, plagues, and losing land
Too many parties
Warriors became lazy after so much success in battle
Natural disasters caused emperors to lose the trust of the people
6
Why did the Byzantine Empire last for over 1,000 years?
Low competition for land and resources
Strong walls, smart leaders, and good trade
They bribed enemies
A bargain with the devil
7
What are examples of beliefs and practices that Jews and Hindus both follow?
Dietary restrictions that forbid eating certain animals
Following the Five Pillars as part of their faith
Belief in the teachings of Jesus Christ
Celebrating holidays like Christmas and Easter
8
What are examples of beliefs and practices that Hindus and Buddhists share?
Belief in the cycle of reincarnation
Practicing the Five Pillars as part of their faith
Celebrating holidays like Christmas and Easter
Following the Ten Commandments as a moral guide
9
What is the role of brahman in Hinduism?
The ultimate reality or universal spirit that connects all things
A special food offering made to Hindu deities
A sacred text that contains stories about Hindu gods
A type of ritual performed during Hindu weddings
10
What would a Daoist say to someone who practices many different rituals?
"Simplify your life and focus on living in harmony with nature instead"
You must perform rituals exactly as written to avoid bad luck
"Rituals are the only way to achieve success in life"
"You should practice even more rituals to please the gods"
11
Why was the Tang Dynasty called a "golden age"?
It overlapped with a period of Chinese history that had more sunlight
Most peasants were millionaires
Advances in art, science, and trade
Government officials covered everything in gold
12
What are examples of beliefs practiced by Orthodox Jews?
Using modern technology to reinterpret religious texts
Observing the Sabbath and a kosher diet
Believing that religious texts are not meant to be followed literally
Practicing daily meditation and yoga
13
What was a manor in the feudal system?
A shopping center for nobles
A type of medieval festival with different kinds of entertainment
A place to hang out and chill
A large estate where peasants worked the land
14
Which of the below is an example of one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Celebrating Christmas as a religious holiday
Reading the Torah as a holy text
Building large mosques
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
15
Why did feudalism develop in Europe?
To join people together through different kinds of sports
As a way to get talented people working together
For protection after the Roman Empire collapsed
To provide more support for artists
16
What are the Four Noble Truths, and why do Buddhists follow them?
They explain the nature of suffering and how to overcome it
They are rules for building temples and organizing villages
They are a set of prayers Buddhists recite to bring good luck
They describe the history of the Buddha’s life from birth to death

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