SE Asia Religions and Philosophies Review

Sally was sad that her cousin had passed away. They had spent many years together and she would miss her deeply. Sally, even though saddened by the death, was at peace because she knew her cousin's soul did not die. Souls were born again as an animal or another person. This thinking shows Sally believes in ___.

• Enlightenment

• Reincarnation

• Confucianism

• Nirvana

Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Hinduism & Buddhism?

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Worshipping of a god

• Founded in India

A man standing in the forest, viewing the beauty of nature and feeling the presence of Kami follows which belief system?

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

In which religion do they believe that the Ganges River provides a sacred cleansing and helps transition people to a new life?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Confucianism

Which two of the belief systems have a single founder? (Select all that apply)

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Shinto

Which of the following concepts is important to the religion of Shinto?

• Giving to the poor

• Meditation

• Cleanliness

• Reincarnation

Which of the following is NOT a part of the major beliefs of Hinduism?

• Ancestor worship

• Reincarnation

• Karma

• Caste system

What do Buddhist believe causes suffering?

• Anger

• Poverty

• Wealth

• Desire

One of the most important scholars in Chinese history believed that the key to peace and social order was for people to behave with good character and virtue. This belief is most closely tied with which religion/philosophy?

• Shintoism

• Buddhism

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

Which of the following belief systems is considered a philosophy, not a religion?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Shinto

• Hinduism