Standard III: Compare the development of early world religions and philosophies and their key tenets.
• Identify cultural contributions of early world religions and philosophies.
USE THE IMAGE (ASIAN CONTINENT MAP) TO ANSWER QUESTION 1.
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USE THE IMAGE TO ANSWER QUESTION 4.
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(DOK 1) Define the title "Buddha."
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(DOK 2) List the three "sights" that led Siddartha Gautama to think about the nature of all human life.
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(DOK 2) The Four Noble Truths detail the heart of the Buddha's message. What is that message?
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(DOK 2) Explain the popularity and appeal of Buddhism.
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(DOK 2) Explain nirvana.
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(DOK 2) Identify one similiarity and one difference between Siddartha Gautama (Buddha) and Jesus of Nazareth (Jesus Christ).
Question 12
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(DOK 3) Scholars are divided over whether or not Buddhism is a religion. Write a justification as to why Buddhism is NOT a religion.
(DOK 1) Siddartha Gautama was an Indian aristocrat born near present-day Nepal. Nepal is geographically located to the _____ of India.
South
East
West
North
(DOK 1) Buddhism was practically extinct in India by 1000 A.D. Which Asian country currently holds the largest Buddhist population?
Thailand
Vietnam
India
China
(DOK 1) In the fifth century, Buddhism gradually shifted peoples' thought and challeneged _____ as the great religion of India.
Christianity
Hindusim
Jainism
Third largest religion
IAccording to legend, Siddartha Gautama reached enlightenment after an agonizingly long night of intense mediatation under a _____ Tree, an ancient sacred fig tree or "tree of awakening."
Baobab
Tule
Sycamore
Bodhi
(DOK 2) The Buddha taught all of the following EXCEPT:
Every individual is capable of attaining nirvana.
All persons have the prospect of immortal happiness in an afterlife.
Sorrow is generated by desire.
Gods are of little or no significance in attaining true happiness.
