Unit Review: Belief Systems

Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions

• practice a belief in many gods
• provide followers with a rigid social caste system
• stress attainment of a better life through spiritual rebirth
• look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity are similar in that they all

• place great value on having many statues and images of holy people
• believe in Muhammad as the Prophet of God
• are monotheistic in belief
• require their members to settle in the Holy Land

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.

In ancient China, one effect on government of the teachings of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) was the high status of

• soldiers
• merchants
• farmers
• scholars

Which concept is illustrated in the diagram?

• manorialism
• apartheid
• caste
• encomienda

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?

• Africa
• Asia
• Europe
• South America

What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?

• emphasis on harmony with nature
• monotheistic belief systems
• belief in the idea of nirvana
• reliance on the teachings of the Vedas

Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties?

•  legalism
•  Buddhism
• Daoism
• Confucianism

• Fasting during Ramadan
• Praying five times each day
• Giving charity to the poor
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Buddhism
• Judaism

What is the holiest city for Moslems?

• Jerusalem
• Mecca
• Constantinople
• Rome