What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

the major duties required of all Muslims

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.

The Ten Commandments became the basis for

the civil and religious laws of Judaism.

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.

What was one of the main teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

Avoid desire because it causes suffering.

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

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1
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
the various divisions of Islam
the major duties required of all Muslims
the times during a day when Muslims must pray
Muhammad and the four leaders who followed him
2
What was the main difference between the Sunni and Shi'a branches of Islam?
Sunni named their caliphate after Muhammad's daughter.
Shi'a believed that the caliph needed to be a relative of Muhammad.
Sunni wanted to return to the elective system of choosing a caliph.
The Shi'a did not outwardly oppose Umayyad rule.
3
Hinduism and Buddhism differ significantly in their beliefs about
perfect understanding.
the cycle of history.
the caste system.
reincarnation.
4
The Ten Commandments became the basis for
the civil and religious laws of Judaism.
the division of Israel into two separate kingdoms.
the idea of the promised land.
Moses' belief that Hebrews could escape Egypt.
5
What was unique about the beliefs of the early Hebrews when compared to most other ancient peoples?
They believed in a fearful underworld.
They believed in an afterlife.
They believed in one all-powerful god.
They believed divine forces ruled this world.
6
early form of writing invented by the Sumerians
pictograph
ziggurat
cuneiform
diaspora
7
respect for parents above all other duties
Dharma
Dao
Wu Wei
Filial Piety
8
Buddhism spread across Asia mostly as a result of
conquest.
missionary efforts.
trade.
pilgrimages by the faithful.
9
Hindus believe that everything is part of the unchanging, all-powerful spiritual force called
anava.
ahimsa.
brahman.
karma.
10
Toward what city do Muslims pray?
Mecca
Damascus
Medina
Jerusalem
11
groups of people who move from place to place
diaspora
hierarchy
nomad
bureaucracy
12
The philosophy of Daoism is concerned with
ensuring good government.
accepting the Five Basic Duties.
living in harmony with nature.
achieving nirvana through virtue.
13
ancient Aryans script that is a collection of prayers, hymns, and other religious teachings
the Legends of Osiris.
the Tale of Sinuhe.
the Vedas.
the Popol Vuh.
14
In the Hebrew tradition, a covenant is
prophecy about the future.
a mutual promise between God and humanity.
an ornamental chest for storing religious documents.
a law handed down by God to humanity.
15
When Muslims conquered a new land, they often
forced the conquered people to convert to Islam.
allowed conquered people to keep their own faiths.
looted and burned conquered cities.
adopted the beliefs of the conquered people.
16
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
fasting
military duty
faith
prayer
17
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the
Torah.
Old Testament.
Ten Commandments.
Ark of the Covenant.
18
What was one of the main teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Avoid desire because it causes suffering.
Priests will help lead you to enlightenment.
Strict caste rules help ensure spiritual purity.
Respect for one’s elders ensures social order.
19
In Buddhism, the release from selfishness and pain is known as
nirvana.
sangha.
moksha.
dharma.
20
Which of the following was NOT advanced during the Muslim Empire?
optics
portraiture
medicine
mathematics
21
To restore social order, harmony, and good government, Confucius believed society to be organized around which category?
values
social classes
golden rules
relationships
22
How were conquered peoples treated by the Muslim Empire?
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.
They were allowed to become first-class citizens upon converting to Islam.
23
What do the Hindu gods Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva represent?
youth, adulthood, and old age
creator, preserver, and destroyer
revelation, inspiration, and release
sleep, wakefulness, and time
24
Chinese philosopher concerned with social order
Han Fei
Lao Tzu
Lord Shang
Confucious
25
simple drawings representing ideas
diaspora
ziggurat
pictograph
cuneiform
26
What do Daoism and the concept of yin and yang focus on?
natural order
differences between men and women
importance of order in society
virtues of good leadership
27
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
the caste system.
reincarnation.
the sacredness of all life.
many gods.
28
the scattering of Jews across different parts of the world
hierarchy
nomad
bureaucracy
diaspora
29
Which belief of the prophet Zoroaster was similar to later concepts in Christianity and Islam?
communion with nature
filial piety and family relationships
monotheism
concept of Satan and a belief in angels
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rebirth of the soul in another bodily form
Reincarnation
Dharma
Kharma
Moksha

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