1. What sacred writings contain the religious beliefs of Judaism, including the Ten Commandments? (Points : 1)
Upanishads
New Testament
Torah
Hammurabi’s Code
2. How did Judaism influence Western political ideas?
(Points : 1)
It emphasized the importance of law and insisted that people were equal under the law.
It helped the governments of Western civilizations become more accepting of polytheism.
It was the first political system that was organized under a king and royal family.
The Ten Commandments formed the system of laws in almost every Western government.
3. What was a primary difference between Judaism and the belief systems of other early cultures? (Points : 1)
The Hebrews believed in many gods; each had special responsibilities.
The Hebrews believed in one god who was all powerful.
The Hebrews believed that killing animals was wrong.
The Hebrews believed that death was a continuation of life on earth.
4. Which of the following best describes ethical monotheism? (Points : 1)
the belief that the soul continues after death
belief in one god who requires people to be just and kind
a society in which the king is considered a divine being
the belief that every person has a specific duty to fulfill in life
5. Which of the following describes a Hindu concept?
(Points : 1)
There is one all-powerful god.
The soul is reincarnated after death.
God has the same faults as humans.
A shadowy afterlife follows death.
6. Which description best describes the caste system in India? (Points : 1)
a system of organizing currency in international trading
a tool merchants used for setting the price of goods
a method of ranking people by social class
a process used by the military to control the population
7. What sacred writings contain the religious beliefs of Hinduism? (Points : 1)
Vedas
Bible
Torah
Hammurabi’s Code

