Key Concepts of Hinduism

Hinduism originated from which traditions?

• Aryan

• Buddhist

• Christian

• Jewish

What is the most important Hindu religious text?

• Bible

• Vedas

• Torah

• Qur'an

The concepts of Karma and Dharma are important elements of what religion?

• Taoism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

Which term describes the release from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism?

• Fasting

• Moksha

• Exodus

• Meditation

How did the expansion of the Persian Empire have a positive impact on the Ancient Israelites?

• It increased military conflicts involving the Ancient Israelites.

• It allowed the Ancient Israelites to return to their homelands.

• It isolated Ancient Israelites from the outside world.

• It decreased trade through the lands of the Ancient Israelites.

Why was Ancient Israel created along the Jordan River?

• It prevented the creation of water reservoirs.

• It increased the value of natural resources.

• It provided a valuable source of fresh water.

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    It gave access to local religious sites.

Why is the land of Israel important to Judaism?

• Jews believe that Israel is the only land free of sin.

• Jews believe that all religions came from Israel.

• Jews believe that Israel is a symbol of God’s relationship with the Hebrews.

• Jews believe that God will only save those who live in Israel.

Why did the Israelites migrate into and settle Canaan?

• to increase their influence in European politics

• to escape persecution from the Egyptians

• to increase their opportunities for trade

• to form a democratic nation

How was the religion of the Israelites different from all other religions at the time of its creation?

• It was the first written religion.

• It was monotheistic.

• It was the first religion to contain laws.

• It was polytheistic.

According to the Jewish religion, why did Abraham lead the Hebrews out of Mesopotamia?

• The Sumerians had enslaved the Hebrews.

• Drought forced the Hebrews to look for new farmland.

• God had promised the land of Canaan to the Hebrews.

• War forced the Hebrews to retreat into the Arabian Desert.