Development of Religion and Axial Age Quiz 3

Which of the following elements from Zoroastrianism influenced later religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• The worship of multiple gods.

• The dualistic struggle between good and evil.

• The rejection of ethical behavior.

• The focus on ancestor worship.

How did the construction of the Great Pyramid and the Sphinx symbolize the pharaoh's divine authority?

• They were built by foreign workers as a tribute to the gods.

• They portrayed the pharaoh as both a god and a mediator between the gods and the people.

• They were secular monuments with no religious significance.

• They were symbols of rebellion against divine authority.

The Mandate of Heaven both empowered and limited Chinese rulers by:

• Granting them divine legitimacy but also setting moral conditions for their rule.

• Giving them absolute power without any limitations.

• Rejecting the idea of divine favor for rulers.

• Forcing them to reject religious influence entirely.

In the Behistun Inscription, Darius I portrays himself as a righteous ruler by:

• Rejecting the support of Ahura Mazda.

• Framing his suppression of rebellions as part of a divine mission to establish order.

• Declaring himself a god on earth.

• Rejecting warfare in favor of diplomacy.

In the 'Hymn to the Nile', which natural force is deified?

• The sun

• The moon

• The river

• The mountains

What continuity exists between the 'Hymn to the Nile' and the Zend Avesta?

• Both reject the importance of natural forces.

• Both emphasize a reverence for natural forces, though in different ways.

• Both focus exclusively on the worship of one god.

• Both reject the idea of a divine connection to nature.

In Hinduism, karma determines:

• The caste system alone

• One’s dharma in the next life

• Whether an individual will be reincarnated into a better or worse life

• Whether an individual will attain moksha without effort

Which of the following statements best reflects Buddhist teachings on desire?

• Desire is a positive force that drives human progress

• All suffering is caused by desire

• Desire is an illusion created by the gods

• Desire is irrelevant to human suffering

According to Socrates, the pursuit of wisdom is:

• Unnecessary if one is born into the upper class

• Essential for living a virtuous life

• Reserved for priests and kings

• Impossible for ordinary people

The ultimate goal in Buddhism is to achieve:

• Moksha

• Rebirth in a higher caste

• Nirvana

• Union with Brahman

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