Southeast Asian Religion & Beliefs Flashcard

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Which countries are primarily associated with the practice of Buddhism? Options: India, Nepal, Bhutan; China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand; Egypt, Greece, Italy; Brazil, Argentina, Chile

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China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand

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Who is the central figure in Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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What is the main goal of Buddhism?

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Achieving spiritual enlightenment

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Where did Hinduism originate?

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Vedic civilization of India

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What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism called?

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Samsara

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What is the primary belief in Shintoism regarding spirits?

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Every being and object has its spirit or kami.

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Where did Confucianism originate?

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China

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During which centuries did Confucianism develop?

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6th-5th Centuries BC

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Which of the following is a core belief of Confucianism? Reincarnation, Meditation, Harmony between humans, Asceticism

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Harmony between humans

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Which countries, besides China, have been influenced by Confucianism? Options: India, Nepal, Bhutan; Korea, Japan, Vietnam; Egypt, Libya, Sudan; Brazil, Argentina, Chile

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Korea, Japan, Vietnam