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Test Description: Global Regents
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1) Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem and the Great Pyramid in Egypt are examples of
A
the influence of Buddhist architecture on conquered nations
B
architectural accomplishments that reflect religious beliefs
C
the influence of cultural diffusion on contemporary architecture
D
ancient architectural monuments no longer in use
2) In traditional Chinese culture, which philosophy had the greatest influence on the development of social order and political organization?
A
Shintoism
B
Taoism
C
Confucianism
D
Marxism
3) One way in which Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism, and Protestantism are similar is that each
A
accepts the supreme authority of the Pope
B
rejects the Old Testament as part of the Bible
C
was once the official religion of the Byzantine Empire
D
is a branch of Christianity
4) A belief of animism is that
A
after death the soul is reborn in another human form
B
spirits of nature inhabit all living and nonliving objects
C
holy wars must be fought to gain entry into heaven
D
meditation leads followers to nirvana
5) The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
A
Shinto
B
Buddhism
C
Jainism
D
Islam
6) Taoism and Shintoism are similar in that both religions stress
A
adhering to the five Confucian relationships
B
believing in one God
C
developing harmony between humans and nature
D
following the Eightfold Path
7) According the teachings of Confucius, the key to the successful organization of society is that
A
the evil in humans must be eliminated
B
ancestor worship should be discontinued
C
individuals should know and do what is expected of them
D
the ruler should be chosen democratically
8) One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both
A
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
B
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
C
promote learning as a means to salvation
D
support a belief in reincarnation
9) The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
A
Shinto
B
Judaism
C
Islam
D
Buddhism
10) The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
A
following the Ten Commandments
B
learning to give up selfish desire
C
being baptized and confirmed
D
worshiping Allah as the one true god
11) Confucianism in traditional China served to
A
create ethnic unrest
B
maintain social order
C
support democratic government
D
emphasize material wealth
12) Traditional animistic beliefs in Africa, Asia, and Latin America are based on
A
a written tradition
B
an appreciation for the forces of nature
C
a willingness to accept Christianity
D
a desire for wealth
13) In India, the Caste system determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system
A
the Koran and the code of bushido
B
the New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
C
the Torah and the Diaspora
D
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
14) Jewish religions and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
A
has been a way of life as well as an element of religion
B
has promoted social mobility within Indian society
C
has helped eliminate ethnic and religious rivalries
D
has been stronger in urban areas that in rural areas
15) Mansa Musa’s journey to Mecca in the 1300’s is evidence that
A
European culture was superior to the cultures of western Africa
B
the Crusades had a great influence on western Africa
C
most African leaders were educated in the Middle East
D
Islam had a major influence on the Mali Empire
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