Southeast Asian Religion & Beliefs Quiz

Which countries are primarily associated with the practice of Buddhism?

• India, Nepal, Bhutan

• China, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand

• Egypt, Greece, Italy

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile

Who is the central figure in Buddhism?

• Jesus Christ

• Muhammad

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Confucius

What is the main goal of Buddhism?

• Accumulating wealth

• Achieving spiritual enlightenment

• Conquering other nations

• Building large temples

Where did Hinduism originate?

• Ancient Egypt

• Vedic civilization of India

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

What is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism called?

• Nirvana

• Moksha

• Samsara

• Karma

What is the primary belief in Shintoism regarding spirits?

• Spirits are only found in humans

• Every being and object has its spirit or kami

• Spirits are evil and must be avoided

• Spirits are only in the afterlife

Where did Confucianism originate?

• India

• China

• Egypt

• Greece

During which centuries did Confucianism develop?

• 8th-7th Centuries BC

• 6th-5th Centuries BC

• 4th-3rd Centuries BC

• 2nd-1st Centuries BC

Which of the following is a core belief of Confucianism?

• Reincarnation

• Meditation

• Harmony between humans

• Asceticism

Which countries, besides China, have been influenced by Confucianism?

• India, Nepal, Bhutan

• Korea, Japan, Vietnam

• Egypt, Libya, Sudan

• Brazil, Argentina, Chile