Religions of Southeast Asia

Multiple Choice

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Mrs. Stone

• Siddhartha Gautama

Multiple Choice

Where did Buddhism originate?

• China

• India

• Japan

• Korea

Multiple Choice

Who do Buddhists "follow?"

• Master Kong

• Their dogs

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Mrs. Stone

Multiple Choice

Which of these is the supreme goal of Buddhism?

• to achieve spiritual realization and to reach Nirvana

• to perform physical ritual worship ceremonies using the Five Pillars

• to follow the Ten Commandments and be forgiven for sins and gain entry to Heaven

• to gain knowledge through worship and performing virtuous acts to of charity and kindness

Multiple Choice

Use the chart to answer the question.

Although Buddhism began in India, its highest percentage of followers today can be found in the country of

• China.

• Japan.

• Bangladesh.

• Russia.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best description of an ethnic group?

• A group of people who share common cultural characteristics.

• A group of people who share a common belief system.

• A group of people who live in same neighborhood.

• A group of people who work in the same field.

Multiple Choice

Which is the best description of an religious group?

• A group of people who share common cultural characteristics.

• A group of people who share a common belief system.

• A group of people who live in same neighborhood.

• A group of people who work in the same field.