Unit 3 Religion Test

Which of the following is true regarding religion in ancient civilizations?

• They adopted their beliefs from the Greek gods and goddesses.

• The religious beliefs of the civilizations greatly influenced their cultural and day to day activities.

Who had the job of communicating with the gods and keeping them happy?

• farmers

• priests

• kings

• war chiefs

In order to keep their gods happy, the Maya, Aztec and Inca all believed that

• they needed to go on frequent hunts to honor them.

• they must provide the gods with frequent human sacrifices.

• their ancestors must take animal form in the afterlife.

• they needed to wear masks in ritual celebrations.

Ancient polytheistic civilizations believed that

• there was only 1 God who controlled the universe.

• all of their gods were equal in power and no god was more important than another.

What can you conclude from the fact that Egyptians buried their dead with things such as food, games and furniture? Click on each answer that applies.

• They believed these things would ward off evil spirits.

• They wanted to protect the dead from grave robbers.

• They believed the dead needed these things in the afterlife.

• They hoped these objects would help them win favor with Osiris as they entered the afterlife.

Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?

• To preserve their bodies for the afterlife

• To harvest their organs

• To help their bodies decompose

• To use their bodies as a sacrifice to the gods

Which aspect of Greek society demonstrates their ancient polytheistic beliefs?

• The use of mythology

• The democracy centered government

• The implementation of art and architecture

Where did the Mesopotamians believe that their gods lived?

• At the top of a ziggurat.

• Inside pyramids.

• On Mt. Olympus.

• Inside the statues.

All of the following are major world religions except

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hebrew

• Christianity

Priests belonged to which Hindu social class?

• Untouchables

• Brahmins

• Kshatriyas

• Vaishyas