Religion Quiz for Global

Based on your knowledge of social studies, what religion is this?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through Southeast Asia?

• ethnocentrism

• isolation

• imperialism

• cultural diffusion

The Eightfold Path, The Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Buddhism

Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the speakers’ statements given and on your knowledge of social studies.

Which speaker expresses a belief in reincarnation?

Speaker A:

“The eightfold noble path and four noble truths as expressed by Siddhartha Guatama are the foundations of our faith.”

Speaker B:

“There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth has been revealed to us through his prophet Mohammed.”

Speaker C:

“The Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Gospels guide us in our quest for fulfilling spiritual life.”

Speaker D:

“To achieve union with atman, we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to moral laws and societal regulations.”

• A

• B

• C

• D

According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by

• doing good deeds

• eliminating selfish desires

• making pilgrimages to Mecca

• relying on divine help

Which action is most closely associated with polytheism?

• belief in one god

• the belief in many gods

• divine help

• accepting the Eighfold path

In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

• a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth

• the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society

• the rapid industrialization of the economy

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

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Jewish religious and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by

• Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation

• the Torah and the Diaspora

• the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths

• the Koran and the code of bushido

Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

• Judaism

• Shinto

• animism

• Confucianism