Southern and Eastern Asia Religions

Which belief is MOST closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

• People can overcome their desires by following the Eightfold Path.

• People are born into a specific caste.

• Believers must faithfully obey the Ten Commandments.

• Followers must fast during Ramadan.

The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of which of the following?

• religious beliefs

• owning land

• a classless society

• respect for authority

According to the teachings of the Buddhist religion, how is salvation earned?

• by being baptized and confirmed

• by learning to give up selfish desire

• by following the Ten Commandments

• by worshiping Allah as the one true god

According to the Four Noble Truths, which of the following is true?

• There is no way to end your suffering

• Seeking justice is the path to enlightenment.

• Treating others kindly is the most noble behavior.

• Doing away with selfish desires will end one's pain.

Confucianism emphasizes which of the following ideas?

• Government should own the means of production.

• Each person has an important responsibility to family and society.

• Economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning.

• An individual's personal goals are more important than the goals of the group.

In Hinduism, the moral law of the universe that directs the cycle of rebirth is called

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Kami

• Dharama

A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to

• Pray 5 times a day

• Make a pilgrimage to Rome

• Visit a shrine near a peaceful stream

• Attempt to rid himself of bad karma

Anu was born and raised in India. It is MOST LIKELY that Anu practices which religion?

• Hinduism

• Shinto

• Taoism

• Buddhism

Which of the following is NOT a belief typically associated with Confucianism?

• Children should respect their parents.

• Rulers have a duty to lead by example.

• Good behavior helps to keep social order.

• People should seek happiness and immortality.

Which of the following are ethnic groups common in Asia?

• Han

• Hindu

• Christian

• Muslim