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Southern and Eastern Asia Religions

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which belief is MOST closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?

a)

People can overcome their desires by following the Eightfold Path.

b)

People are born into a specific caste.

c)

Believers must faithfully obey the Ten Commandments.

d)

Followers must fast during Ramadan.

2.

The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of which of the following?

a)

religious beliefs

b)

owning land

c)

a classless society

d)

respect for authority

3.

According to the teachings of the Buddhist religion, how is salvation earned?

a)

by being baptized and confirmed

b)

by learning to give up selfish desire

c)

by following the Ten Commandments

d)

by worshiping Allah as the one true god

4.

According to the Four Noble Truths, which of the following is true?

a)

There is no way to end your suffering

b)

Seeking justice is the path to enlightenment.

c)

Treating others kindly is the most noble behavior.

d)

Doing away with selfish desires will end one's pain.

5.

Confucianism emphasizes which of the following ideas?

a)

Government should own the means of production.

b)

Each person has an important responsibility to family and society.

c)

Economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning.

d)

An individual's personal goals are more important than the goals of the group.

6.

In Hinduism, the moral law of the universe that directs the cycle of rebirth is called

a)

Karma

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Kami

d)

Dharama

7.

A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to

a)

Pray 5 times a day

b)

Make a pilgrimage to Rome

c)

Visit a shrine near a peaceful stream

d)

Attempt to rid himself of bad karma

8.

Anu was born and raised in India. It is MOST LIKELY that Anu practices which religion?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Shinto

c)

Taoism

d)

Buddhism

9.

Which of the following is NOT a belief typically associated with Confucianism?

a)

Children should respect their parents.

b)

Rulers have a duty to lead by example.

c)

Good behavior helps to keep social order.

d)

People should seek happiness and immortality.

10.

Which of the following are ethnic groups common in Asia?

a)

Han

b)

Hindu

c)

Christian

d)

Muslim

11.

Which of the following are ethnic groups common in Asia?

a)

Hindu

b)

Shinto

c)

Japanese

d)

Buddhism

12.

How did Buddhism affect Japan's native religion of Shintoism?

a)

Followers of the two religions fought against each other

b)

Followers of the two religions coexisted with little conflict.

c)

The Japanese emperor outlawed the practice of Buddhism to appease the Shinto

d)

The Japanese emperor changed the official state religion from Shintoism to Buddhism

13.

Which two religions are practiced by most of the Japanese population?

a)

Buddhism and Christianity

b)

Hinduism and Christianity

c)

Buddhism and Shintoism

d)

Hinduism and Shintoism

14.

What's the difference between your religion and your ethnicity?

a)

You can choose your religion but not your ethnicity

b)

You can choose your ethnicity but not your religion

c)

Not this one!!!

d)

Or this one!!!