Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

• Judaism

• Shinto

• Confucianism

• animisn

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

• praying in a synagogue

• accepting the Eightfold Path

• worshipping many gods

• reading the Koran

The Ten Commandments are to Judaism as the Five Pillars are to

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Hinduism

• Islam

One similarity between Confucianism and Christianity is that both belief systems emphasize

• respecting others

• praying five times a day

• converting others to their teachings

• making pilgrimages to holy shrines

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

• harmony with nature to live in peace

• acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation

• proper behavior to maintain social order

• obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha

The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to

• provide followers with a guide for living

• establish systems of justice

• establish distinctions between social classes

• provide regulations for government workers

Fasting during Ramadan

Praying five times each day

Giving charity to the poor

Followers of which religion engage in these practices?

• Christianity

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

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 requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times daily, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

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

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• South America