Essential Standard C&G.1.2

  1. The main cause of the Arab-Israeli conflicts from 1948 to 1973 was the clash between
  1. Islamic fundamentalism and Orthodox Judaism
  2. Arab socialism and Israeli capitalism
  3. Arab nationalism and Jewish nationalism
  4. Israeli technology and Saudi-Arabian economic goals
  1. Confucianism in traditional China and communism in modern-day China are similar because both emphasize that
  1. the needs of the group are more important than those of the individual
  2. the pursuit of individual wealth is a necessary and desirable goal
  3. a nation must give up its old traditions if it wants to be strong
  4. there is wisdom in adopting foreign ways to meet the needs of the nation
  1. The five relationships taught by Confucius encouraged people to
  1. improve their position in life
  2. maintain social and political order
  3. respect and worship nature
  4. serve the needs of religious leaders
  1. Which religious characteristic is shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
  1. belief in monotheism
  2. belief in Jesus and the Messiah
  3. belief in participation of hajj
  4. belief in Muhammad as the Prophet of Allah

Essential Standard H.2.2

  1. From which two cities did the religion of Islam spread?
  1. Rome and Athens
  2. Mecca and Medina
  3. Milan and Damascus
  4. Tours and Vienna
  1. The majority of the people who live in Northern Africa today are followers of
  1. Christ
  2. Buddha
  3. Muhammad
  4. Confucius
  1. Which major religion developed first in the eastern Mediterranean area?
  1. Christianity
  2. Buddhism
  3. Islam
  4. Judaism
  1. Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
  1. The prince who became the Buddha
  2. The priest who taught about the Buddha
  3. The enemy who was defeated by the Buddha
  4. The leader who organized the Buddha’s followers
  1. Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
  1. Converting everybody
  2. Reaching enlightenment
  3. Making elaborate sacrifices
  4. Completing a big pilgrimage

Essential Standard C.1.2

  1. Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
  1. the Seven Sacraments and the Pope's supremacy
  2. teachings of the Koran (Quran.) and Allah
  3. reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
  4. an ethical code of conduct and monotheism
  1. The philosophy of Confucius (K'ung-fu-tzu) stresses the importance of
  1. respect for authority
  2. religious beliefs
  3. a classless society
  4. owning land
  1. Hinduism and Buddhism are similar in that both religions believe in
  1. the caste system
  2. respect for elders and reverence of ancestors
  3. reincarnation
  4. the divinity of Siddhartha Gautama
  1. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all consider Jerusalem a sacred city. What is a major impact of this belief on the region?
  1. control of Jerusalem continues to be a barrier to peace in the region
  2. Christians control the city since Christianity is the world’s largest religion
  3. travel and tourism to the city has been limited to preserve its holiness
  4. those that live within the borders of the city have agreed to live together peacefully

Essential Standard C.1.1

  1. A Muslim seeking spiritual guidance would most likely read the
  1. Index
  2. Ninety-Five Theses
  3. Domesday Book
  4. Qu'ran
  1. A person who follows the teachings of Confucius would most likely believe that
  1. there is life after death
  2. one Supreme Being created the world
  3. people should live in harmony by keeping correct relationships
  4. the government should not be involved in the lives of the people
  1. Which values are linked with Buddhism?
  1. competition and financial success
  2. maintaining the caste system and providing education for all people
  3. practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
  4. women's rights and democracy
  1. I was a famous Chinese thinker and social philosopher. My teaching message was that the way to achieve order and peace is to return to the values of virtue, good behavior, and obedience to family.
  1. Buddha
  2. Confucius
  3. Mohammed
  4. Jesus
  1. The first five books of the Hebrew Bible are considered the most sacred writings of the Jewish tradition. These books are called the
  1. New Testament
  2. Qur'an
  3. Torah
  4. Sacrament
  1. Which of the following is one of the Four Noble Truths?
  1. Study leads to wisdom
  2. Joy is achieved by praying
  3. Only death can end cravings
  4. Suffering is caused by desires
  1. The Eight-Fold Path of Buddhism is MOST similar to which of these Hindu beliefs?
  1. Castes
  2. Karma
  3. Deities
  4. Dharma
  1. The name “Buddha” meant one who was:
  1. Sorrowful
  2. Awakened
  3. Everlasting
  4. All Powerful

  1. What religion studied was most interesting to you and why?

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  1. Religion is as varied as people. What factors do you think led to various Eastern and Western religions?

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