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Muslims’ reference to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared a belief in
a) the pope
b) the five relationships
c) monotheism
d) dharma

Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
a) Everyone should have the same social status.
b) People should pray five times a day.
c) The soul can be reincarnated.
d) Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.

Believers of Hinduism are expected to
a) fulfill their dharma for a favorable reincarnation
b) complete a pilgrimage to Mecca
c) obey the Ten Commandments
d) follow the Eightfold Path to achieve enlightenment

Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Judaism
d) Christianity

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
a) Africa
b) Asia
c) Europe
d) South America

Which belief is shared by an African who practices animism and a Japanese who practices Shinto?
a) Only one God rules the universe.
b) Periodic fasting is essential to spiritual purity.
c) Spirits exist in both living and nonliving things.
d) All suffering is caused by desire and selfishness.

Which belief system requires fasting during Ramadan, praying five times daily, and making a pilgrimage to Mecca?
a) Judaism
b) Christianity
c) Islam
d) Hinduism

What is one way in which animism, Shinto, and Daoism are similar?
a) emphasis on harmony with nature
b) monotheistic belief systems
c) belief in the idea of nirvana
d) reliance on the teachings of the Vedas

Which belief system was the basis for the civil service exams given during the Han, Tang, and Song dynasties?
a) legalism
b) Daoism
c) Buddhism
d) Confucianism

Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
a) believe in reincarnation
b) strive for nirvana
c) follow a code of behavior
d) practice polytheism

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