Exploring East Asian Cultures and Beliefs

What is the definition of sovereignty?

• A sloped surface that cuts into a series of platforms for more effective farming

• Supreme power/authority over a jurisdiction

• The belief in spiritual powers existing in the world

• The source from which all things exist

What is terracing used for?

• Building homes

• More effective farming

• Creating art

• Spiritual practices

Which religion believes in the four noble truths?

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Daoism

In Shintoism, what are spirits called?

• Kami

• Dao

• Ger

• Virtues

Which of the following is NOT one of the five virtues in Confucianism?

• Humanity

• Righteousness

• Trustworthiness

• Nomadic

What does Daoism believe is the source from which all things exist?

• Kami

• Ger

• Dao

• Sovereignty

What does the term "homogenous" mean?

• Of different kinds

• Of the same kind or alike

• Portable tent

• Series of platforms

What is a "ger" in the context of nomadic Mongolians?

• A spiritual power

• A large portable tent

• A farming technique

• A virtue

Which of the following is a belief in Daoism?

• Spiritual powers exist in the world

• Wisdom is achieved by acting like “water”

• The four noble truths

• Supreme power over a jurisdiction

Which of the following is NOT associated with East Asian religions or philosophies mentioned in the text?

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

• Christianity