Asia Belief Systems Common Assessment (SS7G12E)

During a class discussion, Mason asked which belief system believes in the cycle of reincarnation. What would be the correct answer?

• Only Hinduism

• Only Jainism

• Both Hinduism and Buddhism

• None of the above

Nora and Ava are studying different belief systems in their world history class. They learned about a belief system that began in India and is polytheistic. (HINT: Shiva and Vishnu are important gods.) Which belief system is it?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

During a cultural exchange program, Isla learned about a belief system that holds that everything in nature contains kami, the spirit of ancestors. Which belief system is this?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

During a history class, Mia asked, "Siddhartha Gautama is the founder of which belief system?"

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

Aria and Isla are discussing what makes a group a religious group.

Which one of the answers is a characteristic of a religious group?

• Same language

• Same spiritual beliefs

• Same history

• Same culture

Aiden and Scarlett are working on a project in Southern & Eastern Asia. They were looking at different groups that shared a shared history, a common language, and a common ancestry. What is an accurate title for the list they compiled?

• Characteristics of Ethnic Groups

• Characteristics of Religious Groups

Aria is studying different belief systems for her world history class. She read the following statement, "This Chinese belief system emphasizes social harmony, ethical conduct, and the importance of relationships."

Which belief system is described?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

Scarlett is focused on following the Middle Way (Four Nobel Truths & Eightfold Path) in hopes of achieving nirvana. She is a follower of which belief system?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Shintoism

• Confucianism

After see poverty, sickness, aging, and death, Prince Siddhartha Gautama realized that the world _______________.

• Wealth

• Suffering

• Spirits