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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why are there conflicts in the Middle East?
Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity all built temples in the Middle East
Anger and fighting over Shinto and Christian lands
Disagreements over who would control the Wailing Wall and the Grotto
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all claim the same holy land
- 2. Multiple Choice
The belief in only one god?
Polytheism
Monotheism
Creationism
Landlordism
- 3. Multiple Choice
The city of Jerusalem is relevant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam because...
Maintains the traditional beliefs of the religious grops
Uses the Western Wall as a meeting place to discuss religious tolerance
Contains holy sites for all three religions
Has many historical sites for each of the five major world religions
- 4. Multiple Choice
Religion founded by Jesus Christ; followers read the Holy Bible; the symbol is the cross
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
- 5. Multiple Choice
Based on the map, which of the following would be the most accurate way to describe the pattern of the world religions?
World religions are the result of cultural diffusion and the spread of ideas
Political influences are the main reason for the distribution of religion
Hinduism is found in an area of the world where there is a lot of conflict
Cultural characteristics can predict where a religion will spread
- 6. Multiple Choice
The belief in many gods?
Monotheism
Antagonism
Polytheism
Capitalism
- 7. Multiple Choice
The graphic shows?
That most religions spread through invasions and colonizations
Trade was the most important way people were able to spread their religion
Teachers were an important vehicle to spread religion around the world
The ways in which religion spread to other parts of the world
- 8. Multiple Choice
The oldest monotheistic religion; founded by Abraham; followers read the Torah; the symbol is the Star of David
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
- 9. Multiple Choice
Approximately how many people in total practice the six major religions?
785 Million
5.3 Billion
2 Million
4.4 Billion
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which religious group is approximately close to half a billion (500 million) members?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the religion described above?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
- 12. Multiple Choice
What do Ramadan, Yom Kippur, and Lent have in common?
Require believers to give up something and atone for sins during the period
Celebrate the start of the religious calendar
Require people to attend thanksgiving celebrations to honor their god
Require followers to donate to charity and fast
- 13. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the religion founded by Muhammad; followers read the Qu'ran and practice the 5 pillars of Faith; the symbol is the crescent moon and star?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
- 14. Multiple Choice
What conclusion can you draw from the map above?
Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India/Nepal
Both religions originated in Tibet
Only Buddhism spread throughout the world
Hinduism spread more through Asia than Buddhism
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the name of a religion of India; followers believe in and pray to many gods; followers believe in reincarnation; the symbol is the Ohm (tranquility) sign?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
- 16. Multiple Choice
What conflicts could arise within the city of Jerusalem?
Citizens could argue about where to build new monuments
Arguments over what is the official language and religion of the area
Controversies could arise over how to renovate ancient structures
Disagreements over who controls the religious sites
- 17. Multiple Choice
A practice or way of life is?
Ideology
Philosophy
Criminology
Psychology
- 18. Multiple Choice
A set of beliefs/morals/standards that everyone in a culture and believes in is?
Geography
Economics
Government
Religion
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which is NOT one of the 3 major world religions?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Animism
- 20. Multiple Choice
Where did nearly all major world religions develop?
Asia
Middle East
United States
Europe
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