Religions and Beliefs in Asia

Southern and Eastern Asia is the birthplace of three religions: _______________, _______________, and _______________.

• Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism

• Christianity, Islam, and Judaism

• Taoism, Confucianism, and Shinto

• Zoroastrianism, Sikhism, and Bahá'í Faith

In addition, China is the birthplace of __________________, which is not a religion, but a philosophy (an ethical system based on good deeds and morality).

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Taoism

• Shintoism

3. Hinduism is one of the _______________ religions in the world, although there is not a specific state date of Hinduism.

• oldest

• youngest

• newest

• latest

5. Hindus believe in a supreme spirit named _______________.

• Brahman

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Krishna

6. Hindus also believe that all living beings have _______________.

• a soul

• a body

• a mind

• a purpose

Another important Hindu belief is the idea of _______________.

• Reincarnation

• Photosynthesis

• Relativity

• Evolution

The belief that your actions determine your fate in your next life is called _______________.

• Karma

• Reincarnation

• Destiny

• Fate

The _______________ system is another very important part of Hinduism and is closely tied with the idea of reincarnation.

• caste

• economic

• political

• educational

Traditionally, there were four main castes: _______________, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, and _______________.

• Brahmins and Shudras

• Brahmins and Vaishyas

• Kshatriyas and Vaishyas

• Vaishyas and Shudras

While the caste system is technically _______________ in India, it still influences Indian society.

• illegal

• legal

• encouraged

• mandatory