Development of Religion and Axial Age Quiz 1

The covenant in Judaism refers to:

• An agreement between kings and their subjects.

• A sacred agreement between Yahweh and the Jewish people.

• The legal code of Hammurabi.

• A treaty between Egypt and Israel.

In Zoroastrianism, the principle of Asha represents:

• Chaos and destruction.

• Truth, order, and righteousness.

• Immortality and eternal life.

• The afterlife and resurrection.

The Code of Hammurabi claimed divine legitimacy by:

• Declaring Hammurabi a god.

• Stating that Hammurabi was chosen by the god Shamash to bring justice.

• Rejecting religious influence in legal matters.

• Praising the Nile for its life-giving properties.

Darius I of Persia claimed that his rule was divinely sanctioned by which god?

• Yahweh

• Anu

• Ahura Mazda

• Ra

How did the Mandate of Heaven differ from the concept of divine kingship in Egypt?

• The Mandate of Heaven was conditional on a ruler's behavior, while divine kingship in Egypt was absolute.

• The Mandate of Heaven was based on polytheism, while Egyptian kings were monotheists.

• The Mandate of Heaven rejected the idea of moral governance.

• Divine kingship in Egypt was conditional while the Mandate of Heaven was absolute.

What does the 'Hymn to the Nile' suggest about the Egyptians' relationship with nature?

• They saw nature as hostile and destructive.

• They believed nature had no spiritual significance.

• They viewed natural forces, like the Nile, as divine and crucial to their survival.

• They rejected the idea of nature having any role in their religious beliefs.

The central tenet of Jainism is:

• Karma

• Ahimsa, or non-violence

• Dharma

• The worship of gods and goddesses

The family in Confucian thought is viewed as:

• A source of conflict

• The fundamental component of society

• A place where rules are irrelevant

• A temporary institution not deserving of much attention

The Hindu concept of samsara refers to:

• The ultimate goal of enlightenment

• The cycle of death and rebirth

• The destruction of the universe

• The process of achieving nirvana

Jainism, like Buddhism, rejects:

• The idea of reincarnation

• The caste system

• Non-violence as a principle

• The practice of meditation

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