Belief Systems Review

1. 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 (reincarnation)

• look to the teaching of one person for their basic beliefs

2.The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

• following the Ten Commandments

• worshiping Allah as the one true god

• learning to give up selfish desire

• being baptized and confirmed

3.The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Hinduism

• animism

4. According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

• doing good deeds

• eliminating selfish desires

• making pilgrimages to Mecca

• relying on divine help

5. The diagram illustrates the key concepts of which religion?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

6. Which speaker is most likely a Buddhist?

• A

• B

• C

• D

7. Which speaker is describing a belief in reincarnation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

8. 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.

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

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Shinto

10. Which concept is best reflected in this passage?

• baptism

• karma

• monotheism

• animism