The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to

Maintain social and political order

In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that

Harmony is achieved by the proper behavior of everyone

The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to

Provide followers with a guide for living

What is the main idea of this passage?

Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture

Which generalization can be made based on these statements?

Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems

The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that

Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula

Which quotation from Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule of Judeo-Christian teaching?

"Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself"

Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?

In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists

Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy

Provided a basis for social order

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha]?

People can overcome desire by following the eight-fold path

Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?

The ruler must set an example for the people

These sites symbolize the

Cultural diversity of the Middle East

One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar

is that they provide codes of behavior

Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires

One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that

everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected

Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?

Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society

Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

Water plays an important role in these belief systems

A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both

believe that spirits exist in nature

Believers of Hinduism are expected to

Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

An ethical code of conduct and monotheism

A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to

Maintain traditional religious values in society

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1
The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
Maintain social and political order
Serve the needs of religious leaders
Respect and worship nature
Improve their position in life
2
The situation described in the passage led to the
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics
Pogroms in Russia
Division of Sunnis and Shiites
Fall of Constantinople
3
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
Cultural diffusion
Isolation
Modernization
Ethnic conflict
4
In China, Confucianism emphasized the idea that
individual goals are ahead of the needs of group needs
equality should exist between all members of society
salvation can be attained by prayer meditation, & good deeds
Harmony is achieved by the proper behavior of everyone
5
Muslims’ references to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared
a belief in the five relationships
a belief in Dharma
a belief in monotheism
a belief in the pope
6
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
Establish distinctions between social classes
Provide regulations for government workers
Provide followers with a guide for living
Establish systems of justice
7
According to the map, by A.D. 750 Islam had spread from
Cairo to Tours
Senegal to India
The Indus River to Spain
Mecca to Asia Minor
8
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
New Testament
Torah
Analects
Qur'an (Koran)
9
Which religion is most closely associated with the social class system in the diagram?
Animism
Daoism
Catholicism
Hinduism
10
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Worshipping many gods
Praying five times a day
Following the Eightfold Path
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays
11
What is the main idea of this passage?
Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture
Arabs, Jews, & Christians shared houses & places of worship
Spain was troubled by deep-rooted religious conflicts
The Torah and the Bible were rejected in Muslim Spain
12
This statue is most closely associated with which religion?
Jainism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
13
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Confucianism
Animism
Shinto
14
Which concept is best reflected in this passage?
Animism
Karma
Monotheism
Baptism
15
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism Buddhism, and Hinduism?
South America
Africa
Europe
Asia
16
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India
Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration
Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems
Religions have had little impact on the rise of empires
17
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
18
Which quotation from Confucius is most similar to the Golden Rule of Judeo-Christian teaching?
"By nature, men are alike, learning sets them apart."
"While parents are alive, a son should not travel far"
"Do not do to others what you do not wish for yourself"
"If a ruler is upright, all will go well without order"
19
Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?
A belief in a god is common to all religions
Religion is becoming less important to people
A hierarchy of leadership exists in all religions
In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists
20
Confucianism had a strong impact on the development of China mainly because this philosophy
Contained the framework for a communist government
Established a basic structure for military rule
Stressed the importance of the individual
Provided a basis for social order
21
Which term is most closely related to these three actions?
Filial piety
Animism
hadj (hajj)
Nirvana
22
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama [Buddha]?
People are born into a specific caste
People can overcome desire by following the eight-fold path
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
Followers must fast during Ramadan
23
Which belief system is associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths & nirvana?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Shinto
24
Prince Shotoku's statement indicates the influence of the ideas of
Muhammad
Emperor Hirohito
Genghis Khan
Confucius
25
Which Confucian principle is reflected in this statement?
Respect for elders is the foundation of civilization
The ruler must set an example for the people
Compassion and sympathy for others is important
Virtue increases with education
26
These sites symbolize the
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
Roman domination of the Mediterranean in the 1st Century
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Geographic isolation of the city
27
One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar
is that they provide codes of behavior
is that they establish gender equality
is that they promote polytheism
is that they describe secularism
28
Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?
Colonization
Nonalignment
Urbanization
Cultural diffusion
29
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
30
Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?
praying in a synagogue
reading the Koran
worshipping many gods
accepting the eightfold path
31
In the practice of religion, the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold Path is
to Daoism
to Buddhism
to Shinto
to Islam
32
Which speaker is expressing an idea from a polytheistic religion?
B
D
C
A
33
One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that
people's moral conduct determines their afterlife
only one god exists in the universe
everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected
religious statues should be erected to honor the gods
34
Thispassagedescribestheexperienceofafollower of
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
35
Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
spirits in nature
reincarnation
missionaries
holy books
36
Which philosophy is associated with the development of the Chinese civil service system?
Buddhism
Legalism
Daoism
Confucianism
37
Which area was most affected by both Islam & Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?
Arabian Peninsula
Indian subcontinent
Coastal China
Japanese islands
38
Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?
Promoting equal rights for women
Forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
Expanding the role of legislative bodies
Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
39
Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
Pilgrimages to mountains are encouraged by these religions
Water plays an important role in these belief systems
The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems
Understanding nature is a requirement of these religions
40
A similarity between Shinto in Japan and animism in African societies is that both
use the Torah to establish law codes
stress the importance of the eightfold path
base social rank on a caste system
believe that spirits exist in nature
41
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Daoism
Jainism
Shinto
42
The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, & Nirvana are associated with
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Shintoism
43
Believers of Hinduism are expected to
Complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
Follow the Eightfold path to achieve enlightenment
Obey the Ten Commandments
Fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
44
Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?
Reincarnation
Filial Piety
Prayer
Nirvana
45
One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
are required to make pilgrimages
are monotheistic
worship spirits in nature
practice filial piety
46
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from
Cultural diffusion
Self-determination
Imperialism
Ethnocentrism
47
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Animism
48
What belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods
Everyone should have the same social status
The soul can be reincarnated
49
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
teaching of the Koran (Qur'an)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
papal supremacy
50
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
Adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs.
Encourage the practice of other religions
Combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
Maintain traditional religious values in society
51
Each of these statements reflects the concept of
Civil disobedience
Urbanization
Cultural diffusion
isolationism
52
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress
Harmony with nature to live in peace
Acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
Obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
Proper behavior to maintain social order
53
A person who practices Hinduism would most likely
Worship in a synagogue
Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Believe the Vedas are sacred
Pray facing Mecca
54
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to Arabia
Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures
Islam was slow to expand from its origin in Persia
55
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between different Indians by
Promoting a policy of religious toleration
Establishing Buddhism as the state religion
Forcing all people to adopt modern dress
Building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
56
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are all based on
The leadership of the pope
The principles of Christianity
The concept of reincarnation
The teaching of Muhammad
57
In China,the development of civil service examinations and a belief in filial piety reflect the
Influence of Buddhism
Influence of Shinto
Influence of Jainism
Influence of Confucianism
58
Which belief system was the basis for civil service exams of the Han, Tang & Song dynasties?
Legalism
Daoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
59
These statements illustrate a result of
Cultural diffusion
Economic nationalism
Fundamentalism
Westernization
60
Which belief or practice is expressed in this quotation
Fasting and prayer
Monotheism
Rigid class structure
Reincarnation
61
Which concept is illustrated in this diagram?
Caste
Manorialism
Apartheid
Encomienda
62
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both
Best known for promoting special taxes for Hindus
Best known for promoting the spread of Buddhism
Best known for promoting religious toleration
Best known for promoting enslavement of prisoners
63
Filial Piety and the five relationships are most often associated with
Confucianism
Animism
Hinduism
Daoism
64
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
relying on divine help
doing good deeds
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
65
One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize
Making pilgrimages to holy shrines
Respecting others
Praying five times a day
Converting others to their teachings
66
The diagram shows the relationship between individuals in a society according to the ideas of
Confucius
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohammed
67
Which two belief systems teach that there are spirits in nature?
Shinto and animism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Judaism and Christianity
Islam and Buddhism
68
One way in which the Eightfold Path & the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
69
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they ask their followers to
believe in reincarnation
practice polytheism
Follow a code of behavior
strive for nirvana
70
Which religion requires fasting during Ramadan, prayer 5 times a day & a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
71
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
72
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
73
The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
74
Which pair of belief systems shares a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
Christianity and Buddhism
Hinduism and Confucianism
Shintoism and animism
Islam and Judaism
75
Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
all suffering is caused by desire and selfishness
spirits exist in both living and nonliving things
periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity
only one god rules the universe
76
This translated quotation from the Qur'an [Koran] refers to
Muhammad
Allah
Shiva
Buddha
77
Which belief system is described in this passage?
Christianity
Islam
Confucianism
Buddhism
78
Which speaker refers to the establishment of Islam?
C
D
A
B
79
Which Chinese philosophy best completes this graphic organizer?
Legalism
Maoism
Confucianism
Daoism
80
What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
monotheistic belief systems
emphasis on harmony with nature
reliance on the teachings of the Vedas
belief in the idea of nirvana

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