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Asian History Religion Quiz

Please list the 5 pillars of Islam

The years _ - _ BCE comprise one of the most creative & influential eras in world history. This era was known as the _________.

What is the oldest of the major religions of the world?

The basic tenets of Hinduism were brought to India by the __ who settled along the banks of the _ river.

There is priesthood authority in Hinduism.

The Hindus believe that good & evil are contained in all things, except the gods.

______ is an Indian spiritual & religious term that means the selfless execution of ones earthly duties.

________ ("Great Hero" 546-468 BCE) is often credited with founding Jainism as an ascetic faith in India.

Jainism probably originated the concept of ______ (non-violence): to cause no harm to living beings.

Buddhism was founded in 563 BCE by _____________, a prince, who was born in _.

Buddhism became widely accepted & spread throughout Asia after the rule of Emperor ______________.

Theravada "Way of Elders" Buddhism believes that salvation comes from __________.

Theravada Buddhism has been the prominent religion of southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos) and Sri Lanka.

Mahayana "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism spread to which of the following

_______________ provided the moral & social foundation of China.

Confucianism had many philosophical similarities with ________ ethical teachings, both men taught "virtue ethics".

Although popular, Confucianism has not had as much of an impact on the belief & behavior of Asians than any of the great religions.

The rulers main function in the Confucian state was to _ & ___ the people.

Confucianism stressed the vital importance of and education as the only true assurance of morality or "".

The founder of Daoism was _____ "The Old One" in 3rd century BCE

As it acquired a mass following Daoism developed a pantheon of gods and immortals offering help to people in trouble.

The first serious Islamic attack on India came when the _ attacked repeatedly under the leadership of __________________ 971-1030 known as "Sword of Islam"

Mamluks were protected non-muslims.

The _____ is a head tax paid by protected non-muslims.

Asian History Religion Quiz

Please list the 5 pillars of Islam

The years ___ - ___ BCE comprise one of the most creative & influential eras in world history. This era was known as the _________.

What is the oldest of the major religions of the world?

The basic tenets of Hinduism were brought to India by the ______ who settled along the banks of the _____ river.

There is priesthood authority in Hinduism.

The Hindus believe that good & evil are contained in all things, except the gods.

______ is an Indian spiritual & religious term that means the selfless execution of ones earthly duties.

________ ("Great Hero" 546-468 BCE) is often credited with founding Jainism as an ascetic faith in India.

Jainism probably originated the concept of ______ (non-violence): to cause no harm to living beings.

Buddhism was founded in 563 BCE by _________________, a prince, who was born in _____.

Buddhism became widely accepted & spread throughout Asia after the rule of Emperor ______________.

Theravada "Way of Elders" Buddhism believes that salvation comes from __________.

Theravada Buddhism has been the prominent religion of southeast Asia (Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, Laos) and Sri Lanka.

Mahayana "Greater Vehicle" Buddhism spread to which of the following

_______________ provided the moral & social foundation of China.

Confucianism had many philosophical similarities with ________ ethical teachings, both men taught "virtue ethics".

Although popular, Confucianism has not had as much of an impact on the belief & behavior of Asians than any of the great religions.

The rulers main function in the Confucian state was to _______ & _________ the people.

Confucianism stressed the vital importance of ________________ and education as the only true assurance of morality or "________________".

The founder of Daoism was _____ "The Old One" in 3rd century BCE

As it acquired a mass following Daoism developed a pantheon of gods and immortals offering help to people in trouble.

The first serious Islamic attack on India came when the _____ attacked repeatedly under the leadership of ______________________ 971-1030 known as "Sword of Islam"

Mamluks were protected non-muslims.

The _____ is a head tax paid by protected non-muslims.

The years _ - _ BCE comprise one of the most creative & influential eras in world history. This era was known as the _________.

The basic tenets of Hinduism were brought to India by the __ who settled along the banks of the _ river.

Buddhism was founded in 563 BCE by _____________, a prince, who was born in _.

The rulers main function in the Confucian state was to _ & ___ the people.

Confucianism stressed the vital importance of and education as the only true assurance of morality or "".

The first serious Islamic attack on India came when the _ attacked repeatedly under the leadership of __________________ 971-1030 known as "Sword of Islam"