Ancient Civilizations and Religions Test Review

Which of the following best describes polytheism?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Worship of ancestors

Why did religion play such an important role in Mesopotamian society?

• They believed the gods were kind and forgiving.

• Religion gave them advanced technology.

• Harsh environments made people think gods controlled nature.

• They rejected all supernatural beliefs.

Which Egyptian gods represented rebirth and protection?

• Ra and Anubis

• Osiris and Isis

• Horus and Apollo

• Zeus and Hera

The Hindu belief in karma means:

• A person’s actions determine their rebirth.

• Only kings can earn good fortune.

• Everyone is reincarnated as the same type of being.

• Gods decide fate randomly.

Which Hindu practice reinforced the caste system?

• Belief in reincarnation

• Building pyramids

• Worship of Zeus

• Following Confucian teachings

Which of the following was a key purpose of Greek myths?

• To record historical events

• To explain natural events and teach lessons

• To describe scientific experiments

• To stop cultural diffusion

Why did the Greeks imagine their gods with human-like qualities?

• To make them easier to understand and relate to

• Because they rejected emotions

• To make religion purely symbolic

• Because they believed gods were perfect

What does the word philosophy mean?

• Love of myths

• Love of wisdom

• Belief in gods

• Following laws

Which philosopher is known for asking endless questions to help people think?

• Confucius

• Socrates

• Ashoka

• Hammurabi

Which teaching is part of Confucianism?

• Respect for family and rulers

• The Four Noble Truths

• Belief in reincarnation

• Worship of Zeus