TCAP Religion Review

Which statement accurately describes the diffusion of Buddhism during the Han Dynasty?

• It was introduced to Japan through conquest by the Han military

• It spread along trade routes established by the Han

• It became the basis of the Han civil service system

• It was adopted in Persia through an alliance with the Han

Which statement related to the places marked on the map is correct?

• Moses was the ruler of the area marked as location 1

• Abraham was the ruler of the area marked as location 2

• Moses moved the Israelite capitol from location 1 to location 2

• Abraham led an Israelite migration from location 2 to location 1

What was the significance of the development of these gods to ancient Mesopotamian culture?

• it supported the establishment of a strict code of laws restricting social behavior

• it encouraged people to honor their leaders by building burial tombs

• it helped people to understand their environment by explaining the forces of nature

• it supported the creation of a class system based on economic success

Which statement explains how early Hinduism first developed?

• it developed from the spirituality of the Aryans and the teaching of the Vedas

• it blended the traditions of Mohenjo Daro and the customs of the Gupta Empire

• it incorporated the principals taught in the Two Lessons

• it developed by adopting the teachings of Asoka

Why is Abraham an important figure in the history of the ancient Hebrews?

• He was a Hebrew scholar during the Babylonian exile

• He led the Hebrew people from slavery in Egypt

• He was chosen to be the first Jewish King

• He was a founder of Judaism

Which title describes the list?

• events in Ancient Greek myths

• Sports in Greek military training

• events of the Ancient Olympic Games

• competitions among the Ancient Nations

Which belief was a characteristic of the religion of the Israelites?

• the belief that all followers must pray to their gods

• the belief that the faithful followed the same set of laws

• the belief that the leaders of the faith held the highest status

• the belief that spirits influenced events in the natural world

What did Brahmanism and early Hinduism have in common?

• both originated around the same time

• both promoted the belief in a Caste system

• both promoted the worship of only one god

• both originated to help the powerless in society

How were early Christian beliefs different than traditional Roman religious beliefs?

• the concept of charity

• belief in monotheism

• the concept of good works

• belief in a moral code

Which Roman god shares the characteristics of the Greek god described in this cource?

• the Roman god Mars, who influenced the outcomes of territorial conquests

• the Roman god Jupiter, who was the king of the pantheon

• the Roman god Apollo, who influenced the course of the sun

• the Roman god Neptune, who influenced travles on the seas