SE Asia Religion and Culture Test Review

Which of these religions is considered monotheistic?

• Islam

• Shinto

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the name of the Hindu sacred text?

• Vedas

• Quran

• Tripitaka

• Analects

What is the belief in reincarnation?

• the belief that there is only one god

• the worship of the cow as a sacred animal

• the belief that men should treat each other with kindness

• the belief that a soul returns to life in another body after death

What is the belief in Karma?

• that one's actions determine one's fate after they die

• that man should worship only one god

• that a child should always obey their parents

• that a woman should always wear a head scarf when she is in public

Depending on your position, gender, and occupation, Hindus believe that everyone has a ___________ you must follow throughout your life.

• dharma

• kami

• veda

• nirvana

What is the caste system?

• the name of he Hindu priesthood

• social classes Hindus are born in to

• the voting system used in Southeastern elections

• the name for the way labor in India is divided between men and women

Where was the religion of Buddhism founded?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Jesus

• Confucius

• Muhammad

• Sidhartha Gautama

Many who practice Shinto also practice which other religion?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

• Buddhism

What do Buddhists believe people need to do to be happy and find peace?

• live their lives as vegetarians

• accept the belief in only one God

• give up greed and selfish desires

• live quietly within the caste system