3rd Nine Weeks Study Guide ( 9 weeks test is week of Mar 10) (CRCT begins Mar 31)
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1. Of the religions that we have studied during this unit, which is better known as a social and political philosophy, rather than
a religion? Confucianiam
2. Who was the founder of Buddhism (what was his proper name)? Siddhartha Guatama
3. What are the sacred texts of Hinduism? Vedas
4. What 2 religions were founded in India? Hinduism and Buddhism
5. Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? polytheistic
6. What are the differences between monotheism and polytheism? Mono – one God; Poly – more than one god.
7. What was the purpose of the Hindu caste system? A way to determine social structure in classes based on heredity.
8. Of the religions that we have studied during this unit, which 2 groups believe in “reincarnation”? Hinduism & Buddhism
9. Of the religions that we have studied during this unit, which follows the 4 Noble Truths & the 8-Fold Path? Buddhism
10. Who is responsible for bringing Hinduism to India? Aryans
11. What is the Asian Brown Cloud? A layer of air pollution covering parts of South Asia.
12. What is terrace farming? steps built into the mountain side used for cultivating crops.
13. What island nation is home to world’s largest Muslim population? Indonesia
14. What river originates in the Himalayan Mountains? Ganges
15. What stressed the importance of maintaining social and ethical stability in society, while using civil service examinations to
achieve this? Confucianism – leadership test provided for opportunity to move up in the caste system
16. What religion celebrates life and the beauty of nature while worshiping kami? Shinto & Buddhism
17. What are consequences due to overpopulation in India, China, and Japan? Air pollution, water pollution, disease,
overcrowded cities….
18. What river faces pollution due to pesticides and industrial waste? Yangtze
19. What river faces pollution due to overpopulation, human waste, and religious practices? Ganges
20. What is the name of the 5 basic standards for Muslims? Five Pillars of Islam
21. What is the sacred text of Islam? Quran
22. Who is the founder of Islam? Muhammad
23. Who founded Judaism? Abraham & Moses
24. What is the sacred text of Judaism? Torah
3rd Nine Weeks Study Guide ( 9 weeks test is week of Mar 10) (CRCT begins Mar 31)
NAME:
25. According to Jewish teachings who is going to restore Israel to a “Golden Age”? The Messiah
26. Who is the founder of Christianity? Jesus
27. What is the sacred text for Christians called? Bible
28. What makes Christianity different from Judaism? Christians believe in the virgin birth of the messiah.
29. List THREE characteristics of the following ethnic groups (Where they live, language, cultural/religious beliefs).
Jews: Israel – Hebrew - Judaism
Arabs: SW Asia & North Africa – Arabic - Islam
Kurds: Mts of SW Asia – Kurdish – Sunni Muslim
Persians: Iran – Farsi – Shia Muslim
Bantu: Sub-Saharan Africa – Bantu - traditional
Ashanti: W Africa – Twi – traditional, Animist, Golden stool
Swahili: East Africa; Swahili - Sunni Islam & traditional
30. What led to the split of the Shia and Sunni religious groups?
31. List the main bodies of water in the following countries?
China- Haung He (Yellow River), Yangtze, Yellow Sea, S. China Sea.
Japan- Sea of Japan, Pacific Ocean
North Korea- Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea
South Korea- Sea of Japan, Yellow Sea
Vietnam- Mekong River
India- Ganges River, Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean
Pakistan- Indus River, Arabian Sea
32.
List the main physical features found in the following countries?
China: Taklimankan & Gobi deserts; Himalayan Mts.
India: Himalayan Mts.
Nepal: Himalayan Mts.