Religion and Belief Systems Quick Check
The goal of Buddhism can be described as
relieving suffering. ✅
joining Brahman.
giving up everything.
meditation.
Which of the following best explains the events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka’s reign?
Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler.
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka took over Kalinga by force. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. ✅
Asoka rose to power through civil war. Asoka adopted Buddhism. Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. Asoka took over Kalinga by force.
The origins of Daoism could be described as
evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices. ✅
based on the writings of Master Kong.
evolving from the practice of taiji.
the creation of Emperor Wudi.
Modern historians carefully analyze and evaluate multiple sources in order to
find and use written records only.
find sources that align with their own beliefs.
create less biased historical accounts. ✅
reject new evidence that disagrees with previous accounts.
Accounts of the Qin empire written in the time of the Han empire may be inaccurate because
historians did not care about bias at this time.
archeological evidence misled the Han.
the Han were biased against the Qin. ✅
Qin records had been destroyed.
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Great job on completing the quick check! You provided the correct answers for all the questions. Here's a breakdown of the answers:
1. The goal of Buddhism can be described as relieving suffering. ✓
2. The events that led to the spread of Buddhism during Asoka’s reign include: Asoka rose to power through civil war, Asoka took over Kalinga by force, Asoka adopted Buddhism, and Asoka became a just and compassionate ruler. ✓
3. The origins of Daoism could be described as evolving from the philosophies found in ancient religious practices. ✓
4. Modern historians carefully analyze and evaluate multiple sources in order to create less biased historical accounts. ✓
5. Accounts of the Qin empire written in the time of the Han empire may be inaccurate because the Han were biased against the Qin. ✓