Question 1

1. How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar?

Accepted Answer

Both began in the same modern-day country.

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Both considered Siddhartha Gautama as the principal founder.

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Both were founded at the same time.

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Both implemented a caste system for social classes.

Question 2

2. Which of the following is a central idea of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Society is organized into rigid social classes.

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Salvation is obtained by following strict dietary laws.

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Followers should worship one god.

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All believers are equal in the eyes of God.

Question 3

3. How was Judaism different from other religions of the Early Civilizations Era?

Accepted Answer

Judaism required believers to practice monotheism.

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Judaism argued that men and women are equal.

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Judaism permitted followers to marry nonbelievers.

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Judaism allowed anyone to convert to the religion

Question 4

4. Siddhartha Gautama’s quest for personal enlightenment began with —

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observing suffering in the world

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taking political power from the king

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rejecting the idea of monotheism

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developing a guide to meditation

Question 5

5. Christianity’s spread throughout the Roman Empire was facilitated by —

Accepted Answer

laws passed by Julius Caesar during the Pax Romana

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the cooperation of the Jews living in the Eastern Mediterranean

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merchants and soldiers who traveled the Silk Road

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a network of roads and common language used in the region

Question 6

6. A common belief held by Jews, Christians and Muslims is the idea that —

Accepted Answer

Only one God should be worshiped

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any individual can be a religious leader

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a chosen group will receive salvation

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the souls of believers are reincarnated

Question 7

7. Which feature of Arab policy toward conquered peoples facilitated the spread of Islam?

Accepted Answer

People who refused to accept Islam were killed.

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Muslims paid the fees for non-Muslims to convert.

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Converts to Islam were released from debt obligations.

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Arabs were tolerant compared to other conquerors.

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