Mrs. Harrington's SE Asia Religion/Belief Systems Review

What is the main difference between members of an ethnic group and a religious group?

• Members of religious groups have to follow certain rules and ethnic groups do not

• Members of religious groups can change religions but ethnic groups can not

• Members of religious groups can live anywhere in the Middle East and ethnic groups must stay in a certain region

• Members of religious groups can marry whomever they choose and ethnic groups must have arranged marriages

An important characteristic shared by the Bible, the Quran, and the Vedas is their use as

• a guide for moral conduct

• historical records

• books of folktales

• business contracts

Citizens of India were historically divided by the (a)   system which determined their role in society.

The __________ are the highest ranking in the caste system and is made up of priests and academics.

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas

• Brahmins

• Shudras

The Hindu state of enlightenment where one lives in eternal peace is called

• Vedas

• kami

• nirvana

• moksha

The ___________, or Hindu text, provides guidelines for living.

• Vedas

• Quran

• Bible

• Tripitaka

Which of the following religions is considered to be the oldest and a root religion of the world?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

Which religion originated in India and follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

What is the significance of nirvana for Buddhists and moksha for Hindus?

• The state of meditation that followers must practice

• It is the lowest part of the caste system for both

• It is a school where Hindu and Buddhist priests study

• The end of the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?

• Right Speech

• Right Government

• Right Action

• Right View