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What is denoted by the abbreviation CE?
What is denoted by the abbreviation CE?
Which scripture do Muslims regard as the teachings of Muhammad?
Which scripture do Muslims regard as the teachings of Muhammad?
What do the followers of Hinduism primarily seek through their religious practices?
What do the followers of Hinduism primarily seek through their religious practices?
What is the largest sect among Muslims?
What is the largest sect among Muslims?
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Which of the following describes a stage of life according to Hindu beliefs?
Which of the following describes a stage of life according to Hindu beliefs?
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Which of the following do Hindus consider to be the ultimate reality?
Which of the following do Hindus consider to be the ultimate reality?
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What significant event have Sunni and Shia Muslims found common enemies in since 1948?
What significant event have Sunni and Shia Muslims found common enemies in since 1948?
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What is one belief that Hindus share regarding life?
What is one belief that Hindus share regarding life?
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What is suggested as a hope for peace between the two sides?
What is suggested as a hope for peace between the two sides?
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Which groups have been mentioned as having a long history of conflict?
Which groups have been mentioned as having a long history of conflict?
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What does the text say about the nature of most God-fearing and worshipping people?
What does the text say about the nature of most God-fearing and worshipping people?
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What historical event is referenced concerning the partition of India?
What historical event is referenced concerning the partition of India?
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According to the content, what is one interpretation of Jesus' death?
According to the content, what is one interpretation of Jesus' death?
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What is the commonly accepted view of Mahatma Gandhi in relation to his actions?
What is the commonly accepted view of Mahatma Gandhi in relation to his actions?
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What was the purpose of partitioning India, as described in the content?
What was the purpose of partitioning India, as described in the content?
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Which of the following statements about religious fundamentalists is correct?
Which of the following statements about religious fundamentalists is correct?
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What language contains the earliest surviving accounts of the Buddha's teachings?
What language contains the earliest surviving accounts of the Buddha's teachings?
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Which aspect of the message of Buddhism does the author identify as a significant part?
Which aspect of the message of Buddhism does the author identify as a significant part?
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Which belief does the author express skepticism towards?
Which belief does the author express skepticism towards?
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What does the author suggest about the original teachings of religious leaders like Jesus, Muhammad, and Buddha?
What does the author suggest about the original teachings of religious leaders like Jesus, Muhammad, and Buddha?
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What does Buddhism emphasize as a fundamental teaching related to kindness?
What does Buddhism emphasize as a fundamental teaching related to kindness?
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How does the author describe their perspective on organized religion?
How does the author describe their perspective on organized religion?
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What is one of the reported issues regarding Buddhists in Myanmar?
What is one of the reported issues regarding Buddhists in Myanmar?
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How is the concept of enlightenment viewed in Buddhism?
How is the concept of enlightenment viewed in Buddhism?
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What is mentioned as a significant problem faced by followers of Buddhism in relation to violence?
What is mentioned as a significant problem faced by followers of Buddhism in relation to violence?
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What can be inferred about the view towards other beliefs in Buddhism?
What can be inferred about the view towards other beliefs in Buddhism?
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What does the content suggest about the relationship between ethnicity and the violence associated with Buddhism?
What does the content suggest about the relationship between ethnicity and the violence associated with Buddhism?
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The ideology presented regarding deities in Buddhism suggests that:
The ideology presented regarding deities in Buddhism suggests that:
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The acts of violence by Buddhists in Myanmar reflect:
The acts of violence by Buddhists in Myanmar reflect:
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What concept is associated with Buddhism that reflects moral cause and effect?
What concept is associated with Buddhism that reflects moral cause and effect?
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What did Siddhartha Gautama seek by renouncing his wealthy lifestyle?
What did Siddhartha Gautama seek by renouncing his wealthy lifestyle?
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What is the primary teaching of the Buddha regarding human delusion?
What is the primary teaching of the Buddha regarding human delusion?
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What does the term 'secular humanist' refer to in this context?
What does the term 'secular humanist' refer to in this context?
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Which belief system directly influenced Buddhism?
Which belief system directly influenced Buddhism?
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What did the Buddha insist regarding the documentation of his teachings?
What did the Buddha insist regarding the documentation of his teachings?
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What role does cultural background play in religious belief according to the content?
What role does cultural background play in religious belief according to the content?
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What is an agnostic's view on the existence of God?
What is an agnostic's view on the existence of God?
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