Question Format 1: Identify the Belief System from a Quote

A passage from a sacred text or a description of practices is presented. Maria must identify the religion or philosophical system.

Example stimulus pattern: "There is no god but God, and Muhammad is His messenger. Pray five times a day facing Mecca. Give alms to the poor. Fast during the holy month. Make pilgrimage to Mecca once in your lifetime if able."

Strategy: Look for distinctive vocabulary. "Mecca," "Allah," "Five Pillars" signals Islam. "Nirvana," "Four Noble Truths," "Buddha" signals Buddhism. "Filial piety," "Five Relationships," "Analects" signals Confucianism. "Reincarnation" plus "caste" or "dharma" usually points to Hinduism (Buddhism shares reincarnation but rejects caste).