belief systems test review

The city of Jerusalem is important because it

• serves as the financial center of the Middle East

• is a major port for Israel

• has religious significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

• has become the center of industrial development for Palestinian Arabs

The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in

• nirvana

• monotheism

• reincarnation

• animism

The Five Pillars of Faith of Islam, the Ten Commandments of Judaism and Christianity, and the Eightfold Path of Buddhism are similar in that they all

• were set forth by the founder of the particular religion

• offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings

• serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

• indicate exactly how to achieve salvation

Which belief is most closely associated with the philosophy of Confucianism?

• nirvana

• reincarnation

• prayer

• filial piety

A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to

• establish peace and harmony

• provide the basis for democratic government

• return the power of the emperors

• promote individual artistic creativity

One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems

• practice filial piety

• worship spirits in nature

• are monotheistic

• are required to make pilgrimages

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.

The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and nirvana are most closely associated with

• Judaism

• Islam

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

Confucianism emphasizes the idea that

• government should own the means of production

• economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning

• each person has an important responsibility to family and society

• an individual’s personal goals are more important than the goals of the group

The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of

• Islam

• Judaism

• Shinto

• Buddhism