Quiz Belief Systems

Belief Systems Quiz

The following is a quiz about Belief Systems such as; animism, Taoism, Shintoism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism.

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• The Ganges River is sacred to people practicing Hinduism.
• Shinto shrines are usually located near mountains or lakes.
• The Jordan River is a site of many Christian baptisms.

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Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?

	The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems.
	Water plays an important role in these belief systems.
	Pilgrimages to mountainous regions are encouraged by these belief systems.
	Understanding nature is a requirement of these belief systems

2 In traditional India, the caste system and the Hindu beliefs in karma and dharma most directly resulted in

	the establishment of a set of rules for each individual in the society
	the rapid industrialization of the economy
	a strong emphasis on the acquisition of wealth
	a strong belief in the importance of education

3 A similarity between Christian, Islamic, and Confucian teachings is that they

	establish rules of moral conduct
	urge obedience to caste rules
	support an organized church
	emphasize belief in ancestor worship

4 One aspect common to both Shinto and Taoism is a

	deep reverence and respect for nature
	belief in one God
	ban on the consumption of pork
	belief in the reincarnation of souls

5 One similarity between animism and Shinto is that people who follow these belief systems

	practice filial piety
	worship spirits in nature
	are monotheistic
	are required to make pilgrimages

6 Shintoism and animism share a belief in the importance of

	reincarnation
	spirits in nature
	holy books
	missionaries

7 A belief of animism is that

	after death the soul is reborn in another human form
	holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
	meditation leads followers to nirvana
	spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects

8 The animist religions, which are widespread throughout Africa, share a belief in

	monotheism
	the importance of the spirits of nature
	writings of Mohammed
	making a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

9 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

	the central authority of the Pope
	a prohibition on the consumption of pork
	reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
	monotheism and ethical conduct

10 One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both

	support a belief in reincarnation
	promote learning as a means to salvation
	encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
	provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior

11 Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

	Jainism
	Daoism
	Judaism
	Shinto

12 Which pair of belief systems share a belief that spirits reside in natural objects and forms?

	Hinduism and Confucianism
	Islam and Judaism
	Shintoism and animism
	Christianity and Buddhism

13 Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?

	Everyone should have the same social status.
	People should pray five times a day.
	The soul can be reincarnated.
	Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

14 Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in

	papal supremacy
	teachings of the Koran (Quran)
	reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
	an ethical code of conduct and monotheism

15 One similarity between Japanese Shintoism and African animism is the belief that

	everything in nature has a spirit and should be respected
	only one God exists in the universe
	people’s moral conduct determines their afterlife
	religious statues should be erected to honor the gods

16 The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in

	nirvana
	monotheism
	reincarnation
	animism

17 Base your answer to the following question on the speakers' statements below and on your knowledge of social studies.

Speaker A: "The eightfold noble path and four noble truths as expressed by Siddhartha Gautama are the foundations of our faith."

Speaker B: "There is one God and his name is Allah and his truth has been revealed to us through his prophet Mohammed."

Speaker C: "The Ten Commandments and the teachings of the Gospels guide us in our quest for a fulfilling spiritual life."

Speaker D: "To achieve union with atman, we must pass through many births and acquire good karma by being obedient to moral laws and societal regulations."

Which speaker expresses a belief in reincarnation?

	A
	B
	C
	D

18 Base your answer to the following question on the passage below.

. . . He who, being of weak faculties [abilities], develops the wisdom of the first path with a dull insight is reborn seven times at most; after seven rebirths in states of bliss he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with medium faculties and insight is a roamer; after two or three rebirths he will make an end of misery: he who develops it with keen faculties and insight takes root but once, only one human birth will he pass through and make an end of misery. . . . — Charles W. Eliot, ed., Sacred Writings, Vol II, P.F. Collier & Son, 1910

Which belief system is described in this passage?

	Buddhism
	Christianity
	Islam
	Confucianism

19 An influence that spread from the Byzantine Empire to early Russia was the

	Orthodox Christian religion
	use of the Latin alphabet
	beginning of democracy
	factory system

20 In India, the caste system has existed for many centuries because

	contact between India and the rest of the world has been limited
	the Hindu doctrines of dharma and karma support the caste system
	the caste system promoted industrialization
	the Indian Congress Party supported a rigid class structure

21 The spread of Buddhist ideas and customs to China and Southeast Asia was the result of

	the Mandate of Heaven
	economic dependence
	cultural diffusion
	the civil service system

22 An important contribution of the Byzantine Empire to Russia is the establishment in Russia of

	Orthodox Christianity
	representative democracy
	a free-market economy
	a jury system

23 Which is a valid statement about the role of religion in modern India?

	Buddhism has replaced Hinduism as the major religion.
	Religion has lost most of its influence and importance.
	Religion and politics are rigidly separated.
	Religious beliefs and social structure are closely related.

24 Disputes over India's control of Kashmir, Jammu, and Punjab are examples of the continuing problem of

	territorial claims based on religion
	Chinese claims to this region
	terrorist actions by Serbian refugees
	the policy of nonalignment

25 One way in which Eastern Orthodox, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each

	accepts the supreme authority of the Pope
	rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
	is a branch of Christianity
	was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire

26 A nation governed by Islamic fundamentalists would be most likely to

	allow many different interpretations of the Koran
	adopt the values and culture of the West
	emphasize the traditional beliefs and values of the religion
	promote active participation of women in government

27 One way in which the European Crusades, the Age of Explorations, and the Islamic Revolution in Iran were similar is that during each period

	religion played an important role in political events
	imperialism led to an increase in traditional values
	self-determination encouraged policies of home rule
	weak central governments led to a return to feudalism

28 "A constitution? What for? The Koran is the oldest and most efficient constitution in the world." —King Faisal of Saudi Arabia (1966)

"The form of government of Iran is that of an Islamic Republic." —Article 1, Iranian Constitution (1979)

These quotations best support the idea that

	the laws of Islam can be used to govern a country
	every country needs elected leaders
	Muslims believe in a weak central government
	religion should be separated from government

29 The expeditions of the medieval Crusaders, the jihads of the followers of Islam, and the tactics of the Irish Republican Army illustrate that

	actions taken by members of religious groups can often contribute to major conflicts
	only political concerns cause historical events
	the same religion is practiced in the Middle East and in western Europe
	religious diversity causes cultural isolation

30 Great Britain was able to dominate India for almost 200 years because

	the Muslims welcomed the introduction of a western-style political system
	differences in language and religion prevented unity among the people of India
	Indian villagers favored British rule
	most Indians believed that France was a greater threat than Great Britain was

31 In China and the former Soviet Union, the Communist governments discouraged organized religion because religions

	compete for the loyalties of the people
	support the principles of laissez-faire
	favor anarchy over organized government
	stress economic rather than political values

32 A unique aspect of religion in Japan is that

	most major religions have no formal priesthood
	many Japanese practice both Buddhism and Shinto
	all Japanese religions are theocratic
	the current Emperor is regarded as a god

33 The Ottoman Empire practiced which religion?

	Christianity
	Islam
	Judaism
	Confucianism