Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia

The belief that one's actions determine one's fate.

• karma
• kali
• The Golden Rule of Behavior

A belief that a social class is inherited.

• karma
• caste system
• four noble truths

The worship of many gods that are a part of a supreme spirit named Brahman.

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

The name given to the priest of the Buddhist religion; also known as "The Enlightened One."

• Buddha
• Mohammad
• Confucius

The divine spirit that followers of the Shinto's religion believe lives in nature; means superior in Japanese language.

• Kami
• Buddha
• Confucius

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

• Muhammed

• Gabriel, the messenger

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Jesus

Which is the best description of an religious group?

• A group of people who share common cultural characteristics.

• A group of people who share a common belief system.

• A group of people who live in same neighborhood.

• A group of people who work in the same field.

What is the Hindu 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

Where was the religion of Buddhism founded?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Vietnam

What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?

• They are religious writings of Shinto priests.

• These are the elected leaders of the Shinto communities.

• The people who convert to Shintoism are referred to as Kami.

• They are spirits that followers of Shinto believe exist in things all around them.