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Southeast Asia Religions

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How does a growing population lead to pollution of the Ganges River?

a)

water leaking from poisoned wells

b)

run-off from fertilizer and pesticides

c)

more human waste to dispose of

d)

increased use of industrial chemicals

2.

The disciples of Confucius transcribed his teachings and compiled them in a collection known by which of the following titles?

a)

Bible

b)

Analects

c)

Torah

d)

Quran

3.

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

4.

According to Buddhism, what will be the result of saying and doing the right thing?

a)

enlightenment

b)

Nirvana

c)

wisdom

d)

Morality

5.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Eightfold Path?

a)

Rights of Purpose

b)

Right desires

c)

Right Belief

d)

Right Livelihood

6.

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

a)

religious beliefs

b)

owning land

c)

respect for authority

d)

classless society

7.

A Shintoist would be MOST LIKELY to

a)

attempt to rid himself of karma.

b)

visit a shrine near a peaceful stream

c)

make a pilgrimage to Rome

d)

pray five times each day

8.

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

a)

Shintoism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

9.

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

a)

by being baptized and confirmed

b)

by following the Ten Commandments

c)

by learning to give up selfish desire

d)

by worshipping Allah as the one true god

10.

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

a)

karma

b)

reincarnation.

c)

kami.

d)

dharma.

11.

In what way are Hinduism and Shintoism alike?

a)

Both religions have been strongly influenced by Taoism.

b)

Neither religion practices any type of ritual.

c)

Both religions stress the importance of karma.

d)

Neither religion is Abrahamic

12.

Read the text and answer the question. In Haru's religion, one of the Four Noble Truths is dukkha, which means that life is suffering. Because of this, his religion calls for him to follow the Eightfold Path to reach Nirvana, which is freedom from suffering. There have been many great teachers of his religion throughout history. Some of them are called bodhisattvas and help others reach Nirvana. What religion does Haru follow?

a)

Taoism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Shintoism

d)

Buddhism

13.

In Japan, flower arranging and tea ceremonies BEST reflect the influence of

a)

Shintoism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Confuionosm

d)

Taoism

14.

Which value is MOSTLY closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?

a)

honoring ancestors' spirits

b)

giving up worldly desires

c)

devotion to one god

d)

submission to authority

15.

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

a)

Hinduism and Shintoism

b)

Buddhism and Shintoism

c)

Hinduism and Christianity

d)

Buddhism and Christianity

16.

Which characteristic would MOST LIKELY be shared by two people who follow the same religion but are different ethnicities?

a)

common homeland

b)

common language

c)

common rituals

d)

common ancestry

17.

Which characteristic is MOST LIKELY to be shared by two people who are the same ethnicity but follow different religions?

a)

common ancestry

b)

common ancestry

c)

common sacred text

d)

common belief system