Belief Systems

Believers of Hinduism are expected to 

• fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
• complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
• obey the 10 Commandments 
• follow to Eightfold path to achieve enlightenment

Which religion is most closely associated with a class system involving Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaisyas, and Sudras?

• Hindusim
• Christianity
• animism
• Daoism

In India, people have resisted changing their attitudes toward the caste system because

• national Muslim leaders support the caste system
• the government is unwilling to end the caste system
• continued religious conflict prevents changes in the caste system
• the Hindu beliefs of karma and dharma reinforce the caste system

A person who practices Hinduism would most likely 

• believe the Vedas are sacred
• worship in a synagogue
• pray facing Mecca
• make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

In addition to providing water for Indian agriculture,the Ganges River remains important to India because it is

• the only source of Indian hydroelectric power
• a sacred river to the Hindu population
• the birthplace of the Hindu civilization
• unofficial boundary between Hindus and Muslims

Which belief system is most closely associated with the terms Eightfold Path, Four Noble Truths, and nirvana?

• Buddhism
• Christianity
• Hinduism
• Judaism

In the practice of religion the Ten Commandments are to Christianity as the Eightfold path is to 

• Judaism
• Shinto
• Islam
• Buddhism

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

• Everyone should have the same social status. 
• People should pray 5 times a day.
• The soul can be reincarnated.
• Material wealth is a blessing from the gods. 

Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of the Buddha?

• People are born into a specific caste
• Believers must follow the Ten Commandments
• Followers must fast during Ramadan
• People can overcome their desires by following the Eightfold path

Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

• Judaism
• Confucianism
• animism
• Hinduism