Quiz 17a - Belief Systems

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The following is a quiz about Belief Systems such as; animism, Taoism, Shintoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

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  • The Ganges River is sacred to people practicing Hinduism.
  • Shinto shrines are usually located near mountains or lakes.
  • The Jordan River is a site of many Christian baptisms.

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

The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems.
Water plays an important role in these belief systems.
Pilgrimages to mountainous regions are encouraged by these belief systems.
Understanding nature is a requirement of these belief systems

2 In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
the rapid industrialization of the economy
a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
a strong belief in the importance of education

3 A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they

establish rules of moral conduct
urge obedience to caste rules
support an organized church
emphasize belief in ancestor worship

4 One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a

deep reverence and respect for nature
belief in one God
ban on the consumption of pork
belief in the reincarnation of souls

5 One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems

practice filial piety
worship spirits in nature
are monotheistic
are required to make pilgrimages

6 Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of

reincarnation
spirits in nature
holy books
missionaries

7 A belief of animism is that

after death the soul is reborn in another human form
holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
meditation leads followers to nirvana
spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

8 The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in

monotheism
the importance of the spirits of nature
writings of Mohammed
making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

9 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

the central authority of the Pope
a prohibition on the consumption of pork
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
monotheism and ethical conduct

10 One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

support a belief in reincarnation
promote learning as a means to salvation
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

11 Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

Jainism
Daoism
Judaism
Shinto

12 Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?

Hinduism and Confucianism
Islam and Judaism
Shintoism and animism
Christianity and Buddhism

13 Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

Everyone should have the same social status.
People should pray five times a day.
The soul can be reincarnated.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

14 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

papal supremacy
teachings of the Koran (Quran)
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

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

everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected
only one God exists in the universe
people’s moral conduct determines their afterlife
religious statues should be erected to honor the gods