Hinduism
What are prophets?
A person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God.
All of the following are characteristics of world religions EXCEPT
A. they set down basic principles.
B. they use sacred texts.
C. they offer a message that appeals to diverse groups of people.
D. they instruct people in how to reach heaven.
D. they instruct people in how to reach heaven.
______________ began when God appeared to Abraham and he made a covenant with God.
Judaism
As a result of the Jewish Diaspora, Jews were forced to...
disperse across the Middle EAst.
According to Christian belief, Jesus was the Messiah, which means he was...
chosen by God to save humankind.
All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT for
A. Charity
B. Marriage
C. Daily Prayer
D. Fasting
B. Marriage
How did religion promote literacy?
Many people were encouraged to read the sacred texts.
Monotheism is the belief...
in a single God.
The Temple in Jerusalem, first built by King Solomon, is considered by believers to be
A. the most sacred place in Judaism.
B. the center of the Islamic world.
C. the place where Jesus rose from the dead.
D. the site of the Buddha's enlightenment.
A. the most sacred place in Judaism.
An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is belief in...
a single God.
According to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, three days after Jesus was crucified, he...
rose from the dead.
What do Muslims rely on to guide all aspects of life, from clothing and food to education?
Shari'ah law
Muslims believe the Qur'an contains the complete message of God as revealed to...
Muhammad
Which figure is considered an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Abraham
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all developed in ____________.
the Middle East
_____________ is the belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that a person has a duty or obligation to live an honorable life.
Dharma
Hinduism traces its roots to the Vedas, which were...
sacred hymns, poems, and prayers.
All of the following are aspects of the Hindu belief system EXCEPT...
A. Karma
B. Nirvana
C. Polytheism
D. Reincarnation
Nirvana
Where do most Hindu followers live?
India
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Follow the eightfold path
Ending your desires will end suffering
The cause of suffering is your desires
Life is suffering
In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines in how to achieve...
Enlightenment
How did Buddhists promote the study and spread of Buddhism?
By opening monasteries.
According to Confucius what was important for a harmonious society?
filial piety
Which of the following statements reflects how Confucianism affected the Chinese state?
Confucian classics became the basis of the state civil service exam.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
Chinese belief that a ruler's power comes from a divine authority and can be taken away.