SS7_Religions and Philosophies of West and East Asia Review

What is the literal meaning of the term 'philosophy'?

• A specific fundamental set of beliefs and practices generally agreed upon by some persons or sects

• An activity people undertake when they seek to understand fundamental truths about themselves, the world, and their relationships

• A belief in or devotion to religious faith or observance

• The service and worship of God or the supernatural

According to traditional definitions, which of the following is NOT a core aspect of most religions?

• Belief in a higher power or powers

• Moral guidelines for living

• A shared understanding of historical events

• Sacred places or figures

Which religion worships one God and is considered the world's oldest religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Shinto

What is the central belief of Taoism?

• Rectification of Names

• Belief in the Holy Trinity

• Filial piety

• The Way or Tao

Which religion believes in the Holy Trinity consisting of God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit?

• Judaism

• Islam

• Shinto

• Christianity

What is the concept of 'Wu Wei' in Taoism?

• The Way or Tao

• Doing without doing anything

• Belief in the Holy Trinity

• Rectification of Names

Which religion believes in the worship of kamis or spirits?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Shinto

• Islam

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

• Han Feizi

• Confucius

• Lao Tzu

• No Founder

What is the main belief of Legalism?

• Humans are inherently evil and need a strong state and leader

• The Way or Tao

• Rectification of Names

• Belief in the Holy Trinity

Which religion believes in the belief that there is no other God but Allah, and Muhammad is his prophet?

• Judaism

• Shinto

• Christianity

• Islam