Religions of Southern and Eastern Asia Vocabulary Quiz

The belief that one's actions determine one's fate.

• karma
• kali
• The Golden Rule of Behavior

A belief that a social class is inherited.

• karma
• caste system
• four noble truths

The division of the caste system in the Hindu religion.

• four main castes
• four noble truths

The four phases of the Buddhist religion.

• four main castes
• four noble truths

A belief from the philosophy of Confucianism: "What you do not like when done unto yourself, do not unto others."

• The Golden Rule of Behavior
• The Middle Way
• Nirvana

Name given to reaching a state of perfect peace in the religion of Buddhism

• Nirvana
• Vedas
• The Enlightened One

The worship of many gods that are a part of a supreme spirit named Brahman.

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

A belief that people could find peace if they could reject greed and desire.

• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

(also known as the book of knowledge) a book containing prayers and rituals of the Hindu religion.

• Vedas
• Qu'ran
• Bible

The name Hindus have given to the gods they believe are part of a supreme spirit.

• Mohammad
• Brahman
• Confucius