Belief Systems

Which belief is shared by an African who practices

animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?

• Only one God rules the universe.

• Periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity.

• Spirits exist in both living and nonliving things.

• All suffering is caused by desire and selfishness

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism

stress

• harmony with nature to live in peace

• acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation

• proper behavior to maintain social order

• obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha

In the traditional social hierarchy of the Hindu caste

system, the status of a person was usually determined

by

• Education

• Wealth

• Birth

• Power

Which belief system is considered monotheistic?

• Judaism

• Confucianism

• Shintoism

• Animism

A person who practices Hinduism would most likely

• believe the Vedas are sacred

• Worship in a synagogue

• Pray facing Mecca

• Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem

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.

One way in which the Vedas, the Bible, and the

Koran are similar is that these religious books

• provide guidelines to govern the behavior of believers

• deny the existence of a supreme being who rules the universe

• encourage strife between segments of believers

• support political rebellions to overthrow existing governments

• 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.

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

"Your words are wise, Arjuna, but your sorrow is for

nothing. The truly wise mourn neither for the living

nor for the dead. There never was a time when I did

not exist, nor you, nor any of these kings. Nor is

there any future in which we shall cease to be ...."

This passage best reflects a belief in

• Ancestor Worship

• The Eightfold Path

• Reincarnation

• Nirvana

Which of the following beliefs has heavily influenced the development of society, tradition, and the division of labor in India?

• The Ten Commandments

• The 4 Noble Truths

• The Caste System

• The Five Pillars