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Total questions: 78
Worksheet time: 44mins
How has the conquest of historically Jewish lands impacted the Jewish religion?
Judaism is a dying religion that has very few followers today.
Judaism is practiced all over the world as the Jewish were forced from their homelands.
Judaism has been adapted to merge with other religions in Asia and Africa.
Judaism is no longer practiced by anyone in the Middle East.
In what way are the Ten Commandments and the Eightfold Path similar?
They both outline the steps to take to achieve reincarnation.
They are both codes of conduct for people to follow.
They both were developed by Siddhartha Gautama.
They are both followed by the Hebrew people.
What is the world's oldest monotheistic religion?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
This map shows the movement of one religion in Asia. Which religion is it?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Taoism
Judaism was founded on the idea that God created a covenant with Abraham to do what?
provide a way for the Jewish people to be reincarnated to a higher status
establish a social hierarchy similar to the caste system
spread the Jewish religion and influence over all the globe
give the land of Canaan (now Israel) to Abraham's descendants
Which statement is an accurate description of the role of the caste system in Hinduism and Buddhism?
The caste system started with Hinduism and was eventually adopted by Buddhism.
Neither religion/philosophy supports the caste system.
Buddhism believed in the caste system while Hinduism rejected it.
Hinduism believed in the caste system while Buddhism rejected it.
Due to a lack of a deity, which belief system is seen as a moral code rather than a religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
This chart represents the belief system of a major religion. Which religion is it?
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
This statement would be made by a young man who practices which religion?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Taoism
According to the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (also known as Buddha), what causes human suffering?
desire
jealousy
pride
violence
Jewish scripture states that the laws of God were declared to the ancient Hebrews by which prophet?
David
Soloman
Abraham
Moses
Which major world religion completes this graphic?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Taoism
What major world religion is best represented by the ideas in this list?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hindusim
Islam
How was Buddhism spread from India into China?
by traders along the Silk Road
by sailors in the Indian Ocean
through warfare
through missionaries
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
They both believe in karma and reincarnation.
They were both founded by Siddhartha Gautama.
They both believe in the caste system and reincarnation.
They both believe in arranged marriage and the caste system.
Which religion originated in the Middle East?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Confucianism
What idea is part of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Life is full of pain and suffering.
Women must honor their husbands.
All people are equal.
Karma determines your next life.
Which religion does not actively seek to convert others?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Which two religions developed in India?
Buddhism and Hinduism
Confucianism and Hinduism
Judaism and Taoism
Taoism and Confucianism
This chart shows the characteristics of a world religion. Which religion is it?
Christianity
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
These are notes taken by a student in class. What would be the best title for these notes?
Principles of Buddhism
Principles of Christianity
Principles of Hinduism
Principles of Judaism
Why is the land of Israel important to Judaism?
Jews believe that Israel is the only land free of sin.
Jews believe that all religions came from Israel.
Jews believe that Israel is a symbol of God’s relationship with the Hebrews.
Jews believe that God will only save those who live in Israel.
The belief in reincarnation and Karma led to what development in Hindu societies?
caste system
civil service exams
homespun cotton
monotheistic religion
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both originated in India.
Both are polytheistic.
Both support the caste system.
Both believe in the Four Noble Truths.
Which religion originated in Israel?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
Taoism
Which pairing correctly matches a religion with its holy book?
Judaism and the Torah
Hinduism and the Qur’an
Taoism and the Bible
Christianity and the Eightfold Path
The statue pictured above best represents the founder of what major world religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
This is a chart that shows one religion's belief about the life of a human soul. What religion's belief is shown in this chart?
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Taoism
These are images of two gods. Which religion believes in these two gods?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
These are notes taken by a student in class. Which phrase best completes these notes?
founded by Abraham
supports the Code of Hammurabi
founded by Siddhartha Gautama
supports the Five Relationships
To escape slavery, Moses led the Hebrews out of...
Canaan.
Israel.
Mesopotamia.
Egypt.
Which of these best summarizes the Exodus?
the scattering of Jews outside of Canaan
the conflict between the Hebrews and Romans
the journey Abraham took to Mesopotamia
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
What does monotheism mean?
honoring the Sabbath
believing in only one god
following Mosaic law
receiving messages from God
Which event summarizes the diaspora?
The scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan.
The enslavement of the Hebrews in Egypt.
The journey taken by Abraham to Canaan.
The building of the temple by Solomon.
The most sacred text in Judaism is the...
Torah.
Qur'an.
Vedas.
Dead Sea Scrolls.
A Jewish house of worship is called a...
church.
Sabbath.
synagogue.
Torah.
Moses became a _____________ when God told him to free the Hebrews from slavery.
convert
Jew
synagogue
prophet
Why are the Ten Commandments important?
They explain how a person achieves reincarnation.
They explain a code of conduct for people to follow.
They explain why the Hebrews left Egypt.
They explain why the Diaspora occurred.
Adesh is a practicing Hindu. Adesh believes that if he lives a pure life with good actions, he will be reincarnated into a higher caste in the next life. This belief is known as...
karma
moksha
dharma
artha
How does Hinduism attempt to create an organized society?
By promoting the afterlife as a place only for those who read the Torah.
By inspiring people to abandon desire to avoid suffering.
By placing people in castes, each with their own rules based on occupation.
By promoting a hierarchy of personal relationships that all people must follow.
In what language are the Vedas written?
hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
cuneiform
Harappan
Which of these best summarizes reincarnation?
good or bad actions a person can make
souls are reborn into new bodies
path people must follow to achieve nirvana
the Hebrews’ departure from Egypt
The belief in reincarnation and dharma led to what development in Hindu societies?
civil service exams
monotheistic religion
homespun cotton
caste system
In what country did Hinduism develop?
Israel
China
India
Egypt
Which of the following is NOT an important text for Hinduism?
the Torah
the Vedas
the Upanishads
the Bhagaad-Gita
Which of the following is the best definition for moksha?
the scattering of the Jews outside of Canaan
the enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama
the journey taken by the Indo-Aryans to reach India
the release of a person’s soul from reincarnation
According to Hinduism, what happens when a person reaches Brahman?
karma
dharma
moksha
Middle Way
Those who do not follow the rules, or dharma, of their caste are called...
prophets.
untouchables.
rebels.
brahmin.
A person who practices Hinduism can be described as...
monotheistic.
polytheistic.
atheist.
prophets.
Why is dharma important?
It explains the duty for each person.
It explains the Four Noble Truths.
It explains why the Aryans came to India.
It explains why the Diaspora occurred.
To which area of the world did Hinduism spread?
Southeast Asia
Far East
Middle East
North Africa
The social hierarchy in ancient India was different from ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia because, according to the caste system, _________________ are at the top.
kings
priests
merchants
servants
According to Hinduism, there should be a caste system to organize society. What belief is true about the caste system?
People should prepare for the afterlife.
Everyone must be politically active.
Wars and violence should be outlawed.
Social inequality is justified.
Buddhism grew out of an older religion. What was that religion called?
Judaism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Taoism
According to Buddhism those who reach _________________ are at peace with themselves and are released from reincarnation
nirvana
the Middle Way
the Eightfold Path
the Four Noble Truths
What is the central belief in the practice of Buddhism?
There is only one true God.
One can be saved by offering sacrifices.
Members must make animal sacrifices.
Achieving enlightenment ends the cycle of suffering and rebirth.
This excerpt is from the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism: “Now this… is the noble truth of the way to [ending] suffering: it is the noble eightfold path.” How does the idea in this quote impact Buddhists?
It causes Buddhists to believe that people are not responsible for their fates in the afterlife.
It causes people to practice their religion in two forms: polytheistic and monotheistic.
It causes Buddhists to worship two different gods: one for suffering and another for desire.
It causes Buddhists to focus on the stopping suffering by stopping desire.
Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?
Aryans
Abraham
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
This map shows the movement of Buddhism. How far east does Buddhism spread?
to Afghanistan
to Tibet
to Japan
to China
Based on the map above, what conclusion can be drawn about the origins and spread of Buddhism?
Buddhism began in Europe and spread to the Middle East.
Buddhism began in Japan and spread westward into Asia.
Buddhism began in India and spread throughout Asia.
Buddhism began in China and spread to India.
How are the Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Relationships similar?
They establish social hierarchies within a religion.
They set up a structure for governments to follow.
They provide standards by which people should live.
They serve as non-religious laws for people to follow.
What religion focuses on humanity's role in nature and uses nature as an example to achieve balance in life?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Isalm
Daoism
This symbol is associated with Taoism. The symbol reminds followers of Taoism to do what?
live life in harmony and balance
follow the teachings of the prophets
follow the Eightfold Path
fight against injustice and hypocrisy
In Confucianism, how can the Five Relationships best be summarized?
as a guideline for developing a personal connection with God
as a religious text for people to read and follow
as a model for spreading the teachings of Buddha
as a code of conduct for interactions between people
This outline depicts the social order associated with which set of beliefs?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Judaism
Christianity
Like Confucianism, which belief system can be seen as a moral code rather than a religion because of a lack of belief in any particular deity?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Which idea is an important part of Confucianism?
Individuals should place their own goals over the needs of society.
Each individual must follow a code of behavior in order to make society better.
Salvation comes through daily prayer, meditation, and acts of kindness.
All members of society are equal and have the same social status.
Which idea is part of the philosophy of Taoism?
People need strong, spiritual leaders.
People must live in harmony with nature.
People must achieve enlightenment.
People must accept their place in society.
What was the significance of the teachings of Confucius?
It emphasized complete rule of the people by the Emperor.
It emphasized the importance of ethics and moral behavior.
It encouraged people to follow their personal belief when choosing a ruler.
It dictated the complete control of government over the people.
How does Taoism use nature to support its teachings?
It claims that nature is an example of balance.
It claims that nature is evil when not controlled by humans.
It claims that all humans are at war with nature.
It claims that societies should remain nomadic like other creatures in nature.
How did the feudal era of China inspire the creation of Confucianism?
The increase in education during the feudal era allowed scholars to develop the basic Confucian ideas.
The corruption of the feudal era inspired many citizens to return to an ancient moral standard.
The wealth of the feudal era allowed scientists to critique older religions.
The development of trade during the feudal era brought Confucian ideas to China.
Which statement BEST describes yin and yang as part of Taoist beliefs?
bad actions that people must avoid
special rituals performed by priests
opposing forces that work in harmony
the main gods worshipped by followers
Which saying comes from the Tao Te Ching, an important work in Taoism?
Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth.
You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
Leave all things to take their natural course, and do not interfere.
If a man knocks out the teeth of his equal, his teeth shall be knocked out.
Confucius lived in China during the sixth century BCE and is still respected today as a great...
inventor.
ruler.
soldier.
teacher.
People today can learn about the life and ideas of the ancient Chinese philosopher Confucius in which source?
the Iliad
the Qur’an
the Analects
the Upanishads
Which statement BEST describes China during the time when Confucius lived?
Foreign invaders had conquered China and ruled over it.
Several states competed with each other for control of China.
China’s first emperor built a strong state to govern the country.
China’s lower classes rose in revolt to create a more equal society.
What principle was taught by Confucius as a method for achieving harmony in society?
People should trust their instincts.
People should respect their parents.
People should treat each other as equals.
People should place the most value on their own new ideas.
What message did Confucius have for leaders in ancient China?
Broadcast your accomplishments.
Punish your enemies.
Gather great wealth.
Lead by example.
