Asian History Religion Quiz
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- 1.The years ___ - ___ BCE comprise one of the most creative & influential eras in world history. This era was known as the _________.
- 2.What is the oldest of the major religions of the world?
- A.
Hinduism
- B.
Buddhism
- C.
Judaism
- D.
Islam
- 3.The basic tenets of Hinduism were brought to India by the ______ who settled along the banks of the _____ river.
- 4.There is priesthood authority in Hinduism.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 5.The Hindus believe that good & evil are contained in all things, except the gods.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 6.______ is an Indian spiritual & religious term that means the selfless execution of ones earthly duties.
- A.
Kama
- B.
Artha
- C.
Dharma
- D.
Moksha
- 7.________ ("Great Hero" 546-468 BCE) is often credited with founding Jainism as an ascetic faith in India.
- A.
Buddha
- B.
Siddhartha Gautama
- C.
Mahavira
- D.
Mohammad
- 8.Jainism probably originated the concept of ______ (non-violence): to cause no harm to living beings.
- A.
Satya
- B.
Aparigraha
- C.
Asteya
- D.
Ahimsa
- 9.Buddhism was founded in 563 BCE by _________________, a prince, who was born in _____.
- 10.Buddhism became widely accepted & spread throughout Asia after the rule of Emperor ______________.
- A.
Kunala 132 BCE
- B.
Ashoka 232 BCE
- C.
Kunala 232 BCE
- D.
Ashoka 132 BCE
- 11.Theravada "Way of Elders" Buddhism believes that salvation comes from __________.
- A.
Good works
- B.
Prayer
- C.
Dharma
- D.
The gods
- 12.Theravada Buddhism has been the prominent religion of southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos) and Sri Lanka.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 13.Mahayana "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism spread to which of the following
- A.
Tibet
- B.
Korea
- C.
Japan
- D.
Pakistan
- E.
China
- 14._______________ provided the moral & social foundation of China.
- 15.Confucianism had many philosophical similarities with ________ ethical teachings, both men taught "virtue ethics".
- A.
Plato
- B.
Augustine
- C.
Decartes
- D.
Aristotle
- 16.Although popular, Confucianism has not had as much of an impact on the belief & behavior of Asians than any of the great religions.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 17.The rulers main function in the Confucian state was to _______ & _________ the people.
- 18.Confucianism stressed the vital importance of ________________ and education as the only true assurance of morality or "________________".
- 19.The founder of Daoism was _____ "The Old One" in 3rd century BCE
- A.
Muhammad
- B.
Ghandi
- C.
Laozi
- D.
Fuzi
- 20.As it acquired a mass following Daoism developed a pantheon of gods and immortals offering help to people in trouble.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 21.The first serious Islamic attack on India came when the _____ attacked repeatedly under the leadership of ______________________ 971-1030 known as "Sword of Islam"
- 22.Mamluks were protected non-muslims.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 23.The _____ is a head tax paid by protected non-muslims.
- 24.Please list the 5 pillars of Islam
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