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Religions of Southeast Asia

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Buddhism originated in this country around 500 BCE and is the fourth largest religion in the world.

a)

Thailand

b)

India

c)

Japan

d)

Vietnam

2.

Who started the religion of Buddhism?

a)

Mahatmas Gandhi

b)

Billy Ilish

c)

Ms. Woodard

d)

Siddhartha Guatama

3.

The Buddha believed that people could only find peace if they rejected __________ and ___________.

a)

Bad shoe choices.

b)

Greed and Desire.

c)

Sleeping late.

d)

Bad people.

4.

Siddhartha Guatama became a Monk and traveled all over India. What was the most concerned about the human condition?

a)

Human Suffering

b)

Animal Suffering

c)

Water Suffering

d)

Tree Suffering

5.

As Siddhartha shared his enlightenment with others during his travels he was called "Buddha". What does Buddha stand for?

a)

The Well-traveled One.

b)

The Well - Educated One.

c)

The Enlightened One.

d)

The Mysterious One

6.

The Buddhist holy book that contains the teachings of Buddha is called the ___________.

a)

The Quran

b)

The Bible

c)

The Elder Scrolls

d)

The Tripitaka

7.

Hinduism is the third largest religion in the world behind Christianity and Islam. Hinduism was developed in India around ______ BCE.

a)

1700

b)

1600

c)

1500

d)

1400

8.

The Hindus have many sacred texts called ___________ that teach Hindus proper behavior.

a)

The deck

b)

The Vedas

c)

The Elder Scrolls

d)

The terror

9.

Hindus worship many Gods. Hindus are __________ .

a)

Monotheistic

b)

Polytheistic

c)

Athletic

d)

Chromatic

10.

Hindus believe that all life is sacred and that animals have souls. Most Hindus are vegetarian and consider the _____ the most sacred of all animals.

a)

Dog

b)

Elephant

c)

Cow

d)

Snake

11.

Hindus believe that the spirit does not die with the body but moves on to another being (human or animal) and that your actions during your life determine how you will spend the next one. This is an example of ______.

a)

Reincarnation

b)

Determination

c)

Exaltation

d)

Discombobulation

12.

Michael left McDonald's' without paying for his Chocolate milkshake. As he crossed the street a bicycle messenger came flying around the corner and crashed into him knocking the shake out of his hands. This is an example of ...

a)

Good Karma

b)

Weak Karma

c)

Bad Karma

d)

Average Karma

13.

This is a picture of the Hindu Deity (God).

a)

Thor

b)

Shiva

c)

Menthementa

d)

Lakshemee

14.

In the Hindu caste system, a person who works as a maid/cleaner at a hotel would be considered ______.

a)

Smart

b)

Brahmin

c)

Untouchable

d)

Vedas

15.

Islam is known as the religion of the Middle East but is widely practiced in Southern and Eastern Asia. This country has the title of "The Largest Islamic nation in the world" with over 204 million practicing Muslims.

a)

China

b)

Japan

c)

Thailand

d)

Indonesia

16.

Islam is based on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad. The Muslims call their God Allah. The Muslim Holy book is called the ___________, which they believe is the word of Allah handed down by the Angel Gabriel.

a)

Bible

b)

Torah

c)

Quran

d)

Kabut

17.

The Kaaba, which is located in Mecca, is the center of Islam. One of the 5 Pillars of Faith for a believer is to ...

a)

Not speak to people of other faiths.

b)

Make a Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in one's lifetime.

c)

Eat only poultry and fish.

d)

Be quiet.

18.

Shinto is the earliest religion in Japan. It is unique to Japan and has not spread around the world. Shinto means "Way of the Gods". Is this statement True or False???

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I really do not know.

19.

The Shinto does not have a holy text/book. Instead, they revere divine spirits called Kami who live in the mountains and rivers in Japan. Is this statement True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

c)

Maybe

d)

I really do not know

20.

If you visit a Shinto Shrine you will see these Torri Gates. The Torri Gates have a specific purpose. What is this purpose?

a)

To check visitors at the gate.

b)

To separate the human world and the world of the Kami.

c)

To provide a place for visitors to gather.

d)

To bring harmony to Japanese households.

21.

Confucianism is not a religion but a philosophy that is said to be the foundation of modern Chinese culture. This philosophy mainly ...

a)

Teaches moral responsibility.

b)

Is boring and has nothing to do with living a good life.

c)

Is a blueprint for being a master hacker.

d)

Was founded in California in 1776.

22.

Confucius did not consider himself a holy man or a prophet but a __________.

a)

Pilgrim

b)

Teacher

c)

Karate Master

d)

Preacher

23.

Confucius introduced the Golden Rule of Behavior. It reads "What you do not like when done to yourself, do not do to others". What does this statement mean to you?

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24.

Siddhartha Gautama was rich and gave up all of his riches to find out why humans must suffer. Would you have done this. Please explain your answer, not just yes or no.

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25.

How does Shintoism relate to Earth day? Think carefully.

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