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WorksheetsSS7G12: Asian Ethnic Groups and Religions
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 56mins
The concept of karma is best described as
the sum effect of one's actions during life.
being reborn into another life.
the relationship between Rama and Sita.
the continuous pattern of life and death.
Which continent was the birthplace of most of the world's major religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
Africa
Americas
Asia
Europe
In which of these areas would you be MOST likely to find the HIGHEST concentration of people who follow Hinduism?
1
3
5
6
7
Which of these is the supreme goal of Buddhism?
to achieve spiritual realization and to reach Nirvana
to perform physical ritual worship ceremonies using the Five Pillars
to follow the Ten Commandments and be forgiven for sins and gain entry to Heaven
to gain knowledge through worship and performing virtuous acts to of charity and kindness
Which of these religions originated in Japan?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
Shinto
According to Hindu beliefs, one's position in the caste system is determined by
your chosen profession.
your deeds in a previous life.
a test you take when you are 15.
the caste system of your husband or wife.
Use the chart to answer the question.
Although Buddhism began in India, its highest percentage of followers today can be found in the country of
China.
Japan.
Bangladesh.
Russia.
· Created thousands of years ago
· Consists of thousands of gods
· Mahabharata and Vedas are two sacred texts
· Approximately 1 billion people follow it today
All of these describe what major religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
According to Buddhist tradition, Prince Siddartha Guatama passed four sights that later influenced the development of Buddhism. His father had been warned by a fortune teller that his son would abandon his desires if he left the palace and saw suffering. When Prince Guatama left the palace he came into contact with an old man, an ill person, a dead person and a hermit.
As a result, which Buddhist ideas did he create to get rid of suffering?
The Koran
The Cycle of Life
The Laws of Karma
The Four Noble Truths
- Brahman
- Shiva
- Vishnu
Which of these would be the BEST title of this list?
Buddhist Beliefs
Major Hindu Gods
New Age Religions
Major Indian Rulers
Which belief is common to BOTH Hinduism and Buddhism?
animism
castes
suffering
reincarnation
This structure, known as a torii gate, is associated with what religion?
Buddhism
Shinto
Hinduism
Islam
Which is the best description of an ethnic group?
A group of people who share common cultural characteristics.
A group of people who share a common belief system.
A group of people who live in same neighborhood.
A group of people who work in the same field.
Which is the best description of an religious group?
A group of people who share common cultural characteristics.
A group of people who share a common belief system.
A group of people who live in same neighborhood.
A group of people who work in the same field.
What are the kami that are so important in Shinto belief?
They are religious writings of Shinto priests.
These are the elected leaders of the Shinto communities.
The people who convert to Shintoism are referred to as Kami.
They are spirits that followers of Shinto believe exist in things all around them.
What is the third largest religion in the world?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Shintoism
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Muhammed
Gabriel, the messenger
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
Confucius only believed in one god.
No religion is allowed by the Chinese government today.
Confucius never wrote any of his ideas down for his followers.
His teachings are more about ethics and behavior than about religious ideas.
Confucianism emphasizes which of the following ideas?
Government should own the means of production.
Each person has an important responsibility to family and society.
Economic success is more desirable than knowledge and learning.
An individual's personal goals are more important than the goals of the group.
Which of the following is NOT a belief typically associated with Confucianism?
Children should respect their parents.
Rulers have a duty to lead by example.
Good behavior helps to keep social order.
People should seek happiness and immortality.
What's the difference between your religion and your ethnicity?
You can choose your religion but not your ethnicity
You can choose your ethnicity but not your religion
Not this one!!!
Or this one!!!
Which of the following would be an example of an ethnic group in Asia?
Hindu
Tagalog
Buddhist
Muslim
Which of the following would be an example of a religious group in Asia?
Chams
Tagalog
Buddhist
Javanese
Hinduism is classified by many as
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
the Eight-fold Path
the world's largest religion
Which word BEST describes reincarnation?
rewind
rebirth
reveal
redo
"Buddha" means...
enlightened one
peaceful one
almighty one
holy one
Which religion doesn't have a primary god, but believes in honoring spirits of nature and ancestors?
Shintoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Which of the following believes in the "Golden Rule"?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Shintoism
How many gods does Buddhism have?
0
1
10
100+
What does Polytheism mean?
Belief in one god
Belief in more than one god
In Buddhism this is a way of life, neither too strict or too narrow.
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Way
What religion states that all human's souls are a part of god, but they don't know it?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Shintoism
In Hinduism this is a place of perfect peace. In Buddhism this is the absence or end of suffering.
The Eightfold Path
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Karma
What philosophy is based on the teachings of Confucius?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
Who is the Enlightened One in Buddhism?
Confucius
Buddha
Brahman
Vishnu
What is reincarnation?
Process in which a soul is reborn over and over again until it achieves perfect understanding.
spirits found in nature
Neither too strict nor too easy
Followers of Shintoism believe in which of the following gods?
They do not believe in gods.
Vishnu
Shiva
Brahma
In Buddhism what is a way of life, neither too strict nor too easy?
The Eightfold Path
The Four Noble Truths
The Middle Way
What religion believes that all humans are good, and evil is caused by spirits?
Confucianism
Shintoism
Buddism
Hinduism
Which is a set of ancient Sanskrit texts that are considered holy and sacred to Hinduism?
The Bible
The Torah
Vedas
In Hinduism, what was determined by heredity and controlled every aspect of daily life?
The Middle Way
The 4 Noble Truths
Hindu Caste System
According to Hinduism, life is full of suffering, there is a cause to suffering, there is an end to suffering, and the path to lead out of suffering is the Middle Path. What is this concept?
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Way
Four Noble Truths
What is the Golden Rule of Behavior?
Do unto others what you would have done unto you.
The place of perfect peace
The path to the end of suffering
What are Kami?
spirits of nature
Followers of Shintoism
Followers of Confucianism
Followers of Buddhism
In Hinduism what is the belief that all actions in life whether good or bad decide your place in the next life?
Karma
Nirvana
The Middle Way
Vedas
Which philosophy is a complete system of moral, social, political, and religious thought?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Shintoism
Who is the Supreme Being in Hinduism?
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
Brahman
Who was an Indian prince and a founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Amaterasu
How does Shintoism contrast (differ) with Confucianism?
Shintoism focuses on divine spirits and Confucianism does not.
Confucianism emphasizes the afterlife and Shintoism does not.
Shintoism has an elaborate philosophy and Confucianism does not.
Confucianism believes in worshiping nature and Shintoism does not.
Who is the Supreme Being in Hinduism?
Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
Brahman
Who was an Indian prince and a founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Amaterasu
In Buddhism this is a way of life, neither too strict or too narrow.
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Way
In Hinduism this is a place of perfect peace. In Buddhism this is the absence or end of suffering.
The Eightfold Path
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Karma
What philosophy is based on the teachings of Confucius?
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Shintoism
Which is a set of ancient Sanskrit texts that are considered holy and sacred to Hinduism?
The Bible
The Torah
Vedas
In Hinduism, what was determined by heredity and controlled every aspect of daily life?
The Middle Way
The 4 Noble Truths
Hindu Caste System
According to Hinduism, life is full of suffering, there is a cause to suffering, there is an end to suffering, and the path to lead out of suffering is the Middle Path. What is this concept?
The Eightfold Path
The Middle Way
Four Noble Truths
What is the Golden Rule of Behavior?
Do unto others what you would have done unto you.
The place of perfect peace
The path to the end of suffering
What are Kami?
spirits of nature
Followers of Shintoism
Followers of Confucianism
Followers of Buddhism
The belief in one supreme god.
Buddhism
polytheism
philosophy
monotheism
This Buddhist holy book teaches that suffering exists in the world, but humans can overcome it by becoming enlightened.
Koran
Bible
Vedas
Tripitaka
This word literally means "the right way of living".
Dharma
Nirvana
Karma
The Noble Truth
In Hinduism, this god is considered the god of creation of everything that exist.
Brahma
Vishnu
Karma
Shiva
What does the phrase holy trinity or Trimurti.
Karma
Three gods in one
Brahma
2 gods in one
This group of people form the 5th group of India's caste system. They are discriminated against and they have to do the work that everyone else refuses to do.
The Hindus
The Buddhist
nomads
The Untouchables
Which statement is TRUE about both Buddhism and Hinduism?
Both religions originated in China.
Both religions center around the Four Noble Truths.
Both religions believe in polytheism.
Both religions believe in the concept of reincarnation.
Select the two that are beliefs or philosophies, not religions.
Confucianism and Hinduism
Shintoism and Confucianism
Buddhism and Shintoism
Hinduism and Buddhism
The Japanese philosophy of Shintoism is correctly aligned with which religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Islam
This Indian belief, is a concept of action, work, or deed, and its effect or consequences; This term more specifically refers to a principle of cause and effect.
Moksha
Karma
Brahma
Kami
