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== Belief Systems Quiz ==

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?
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-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

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

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A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they
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+establish rules of moral conduct
-urge obedience to caste rules
-support an organized church
-emphasize belief in ancestor worship

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One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a
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+deep reverence and respect for nature
-belief in one God
-ban on the consumption of pork
-belief in the reincarnation of souls

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One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems
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-practice filial piety
+worship spirits in nature
-are monotheistic
-are required to make pilgrimages

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Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of
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-reincarnation
+spirits in nature
-holy books
-missionaries

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A belief of animism is that
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-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

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The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in
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-monotheism
+the importance of the spirits of nature
-writings of Mohammed
-making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
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-the central authority of the Pope
-a prohibition on the consumption of pork
-reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
+monotheism and ethical conduct

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

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Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
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-Jainism
-Daoism
+Judaism
-Shinto

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Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?
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-Hinduism and Confucianism
-Islam and Judaism
+Shintoism and animism
-Christianity and Buddhism

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Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
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-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.

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Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
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-papal supremacy
-teachings of the Koran (Quran)
-reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
+an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

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

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The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
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-nirvana
+monotheism
-reincarnation
-animism

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Base your answer to the following question on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Speaker A: "The eightfold noble path and four noble truths as expressed by Siddhartha Gautama are the foundations of our faith."

Speaker B: "There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth has been revealed to us through his prophet Mohammed."

Speaker C: "The Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Gospels guide us in our quest for a fulfilling spiritual life."

Speaker D: "To achieve union with atman, we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to moral laws and societal regulations."

Which speaker expresses a belief in reincarnation?
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-A
-B
-C
+D

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Base your answer to the following question on the passage below.

. . . He who, being of weak faculties [abilities], develops the wisdom of the first path with a dull insight is reborn seven times at most; after seven rebirths in states of bliss he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with medium faculties and insight is a roamer; after two or three rebirths he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with keen faculties and insight takes root but once, only one human birth will he pass through and make an end of misery. . . . — Charles W. Eliot, ed., Sacred Writings, Vol II, P.F. Collier & Son, 1910

Which belief system is described in this passage?
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+Buddhism
-Christianity
-Islam
-Confucianism

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An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia was the
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+Orthodox Christian religion
-use of the Latin alphabet
-beginning of democracy
-factory system

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In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because
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-contact between India and the rest of the world has been limited
+the Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma support the caste system
-the caste system promoted industrialization
-the Indian Congress Party supported a rigid class structure

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The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of
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-the Mandate of Heaven
-economic dependence
+cultural diffusion
-the civil service system

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An important contribution of the Byzantine Empire to Russia is the establishment in Russia
of
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+Orthodox Christianity
-representative democracy
-a free-market economy
-a jury system

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Which is a valid statement about the role of religion in modern India?
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-Buddhism has replaced Hinduism as the major religion.
-Religion has lost most of its influence and importance.
-Religion and politics are rigidly separated.
+Religious beliefs and social structure are closely related.

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Disputes over India's control of Kashmir, Jammu, and Punjab are examples of the continuing problem of
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+territorial claims based on religion
-Chinese claims to this region
-terrorist actions by Serbian refugees
-the policy of nonalignment

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One way in which Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
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-accepts the supreme authority of the Pope
-rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
+is a branch of Christianity
-was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire

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A nation governed by Islamic fundamentalists would be most likely to
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-allow many different interpretations of the Koran
-adopt the values and culture of the West
+emphasize the traditional beliefs and values of the religion
-promote active participation of women in government

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One way in which the European Crusades, the Age of Explorations, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar is that during each period
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+religion played an important role in political events
-imperialism led to an increase in traditional values
-self-determination encouraged policies of home rule
-weak central governments led to a return to feudalism

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"A constitution? What for? The Koran is the oldest and most efficient constitution in the world."
—King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1966)

"The form of government of Iran is that of an Islamic Republic." —Article 1, Iranian Constitution (1979)

These quotations best support the idea that
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+the laws of Islam can be used to govern a country
-every country needs elected leaders
-Muslims believe in a weak central government
-religion should be separated from government

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The expeditions of the medieval Crusaders, the jihads of the followers of Islam, and the tactics of the Irish Republican Army illustrate that
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+actions taken by members of religious groups can often contribute to major conflicts
-only political concerns cause historical events
-the same religion is practiced in the Middle East and in western Europe
-religious diversity causes cultural isolation

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Great Britain was able to dominate India for almost 200 years because
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-the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a western-style political system
+differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India
-Indian villagers favored British rule
-most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was

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In China and the former Soviet Union, the Communist governments discouraged organized religion because religions
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+compete for the loyalties of the people
-support the principles of laissez-faire
-favor anarchy over organized government
-stress economic rather than political values

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A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that
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-most major religions have no formal priesthood
+many Japanese practice both Buddhism and Shinto
-all Japanese religions are theocratic
-the current Emperor is regarded as a god

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The Ottoman Empire practiced which religion?
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-Christianity
+Islam
-Judaism
-Confucianism

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