World Religions Review

The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by

• Following the Ten Commandments

• Worshipping Allah as the one true God

• Learning to give up selfish desires

• Being baptized and confirmed

Which term is most closely related to these three actions?

• Nirvana

• Filial Piety

• Animism

• Hajj

In Hinduism, what is the role of reincarnation in achieving moksha?

• Reincarnation allows one to work toward moksha through several lifetimes

• Reincarnation prevents people from attaining moksha

• Moksha is the essential self, which reincarnation allows one to discover

• Reincarnation and moksha are determined by ahimsa

What is the final goal of Buddhists?

• To achieve moksha through reincarnation

• To reach nirvana through virtuous living and meditation

• To achieve order and stability by accepting your role in society

• To execute the formal rituals of the Vedas

What do the Ten Commandments teach?

• They guide the Jews in how to worship God and treat other people

• They gave guidance to the Israelites on how to set up the kingdom of Israel

• They guided Jews on how to survive persecution after Diaspora

• They gave guidance to the Israelites about how best to follow Moses out of Egypt

Which of the following statements would best describe a characteristic common to the above belief systems?

• Waging holy wars is an appropriate way to spread religious beliefs

• Only one universal, all-powerful God exists

• Social status in a subsequent life depends on behavior

• Spirits are found in all natural things

Shintoism emphasizes

• Harmony with nature to live in peace

• Obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha

• Acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation

• Proper behavior to maintain social order

Which statement BEST characterizes the hajj?

• It was the journey Muhammad took to Medina

• Muslims are required to make this journey every year

• It is one of the Five Pillars of Islam

• Muslims pay this tax, which is collected for charity

The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars are similar in that they all

• Emphasize belief in ancestor worship

• Offer a happy and easy life for those who follow their teachings

• Establish rules of moral conduct

• Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God

Who does the word Buddha refer to?

• The enlightened founder of the Buddhist religion

• A suffering servant

• A god

• A spirit