Southeast Asia Belief Systems

In order to achieve Nirvana, a Buddhist must follow the ______________ , which are 8 rules for conduct.

• Good Karma

• Eightfold Path

• Four Noble Truths

• Caste System

Which belief system believes in the cycle of reincarnation?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Both Hinduism and Buddhism

• Neither Hinduism or Buddhism

What choice below BEST describes a religious group? Choose All That APPLY

• All members have the same cultural background

• Always share the same traditions that are handed down through the generations.

• A group of people who share a common belief system.

• Is identified based on mutual religious beliefs and practices.

The most predominant religious groups in Southerine and Eastern Asia are

• Christianity and Shintoism

• Islam and Judaism

• Confucianism and Catholicism

• Buddhism and Hinduism.

Buddhism was founded by this person

• Siddhartha Gautama.

• Mohammad

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

The founder of Buddhism before becoming a monk was this.

• a shipbuilder and merchant.

• restaurant owner

• a rich man who led a life of luxury;

• governor of a Chinese province

Buddha recorded his basic teachings in this

• Koran

• Tripitaka

• Torah

• Almanac

Which Southeast Asian country is predominantly Buddhist?

• A) Indonesia

• B) Thailand

• C) Malaysia

• D) Philippines

What is the primary religion practiced in Indonesia?

• A) Buddhism

• B) Hinduism

• C) Islam

• D) Christianity

Which belief system in Southeast Asia emphasizes harmony with nature and ancestors?

• A) Confucianism

• B) Taoism

• C) Animism

• D) Shintoism