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Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Which god is NOT part of ancient Philippine mythology as mentioned in the text?
Which god is NOT part of ancient Philippine mythology as mentioned in the text?
What is the main belief of Judaism regarding God?
What is the main belief of Judaism regarding God?
Which mythological figure is associated with being the god of the moon?
Which mythological figure is associated with being the god of the moon?
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What is characteristic of Judaism?
What is characteristic of Judaism?
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Which deity is NOT mentioned as part of ancient Philippine mythology?
Which deity is NOT mentioned as part of ancient Philippine mythology?
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Which Indian philosophy system is known for its analysis of logic and epistemology?
Which Indian philosophy system is known for its analysis of logic and epistemology?
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According to Nyaya, how many valid means of knowledge are recognized?
According to Nyaya, how many valid means of knowledge are recognized?
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Who is credited with founding the Vaisheshika School of Indian philosophy?
Who is credited with founding the Vaisheshika School of Indian philosophy?
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Which Indian philosophy system is significant for its naturalism, a feature not common in most Indian thought?
Which Indian philosophy system is significant for its naturalism, a feature not common in most Indian thought?
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Which of the following is not considered a valid means of knowledge according to Nyaya philosophy?
Which of the following is not considered a valid means of knowledge according to Nyaya philosophy?
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Which Indian philosophy system is fundamental to Vedanta and has deeply influenced the formulation of Hindu law?
Which Indian philosophy system is fundamental to Vedanta and has deeply influenced the formulation of Hindu law?
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What is the main distinction between spirituality and religion?
What is the main distinction between spirituality and religion?
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Which belief system aligns with the idea that only one supreme being exists?
Which belief system aligns with the idea that only one supreme being exists?
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What characterizes polytheism?
What characterizes polytheism?
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What distinguishes totemism from other belief systems?
What distinguishes totemism from other belief systems?
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What was religion like in ancient times?
What was religion like in ancient times?
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How did a secular society affect the need for religious groups?
How did a secular society affect the need for religious groups?
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What is the purpose of Sharia law in Islam?
What is the purpose of Sharia law in Islam?
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Which major Muslim holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan?
Which major Muslim holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan?
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What is the significance of Eid al-Adha in Islam?
What is the significance of Eid al-Adha in Islam?
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What is the origin of the term 'Hindu' in ancient records?
What is the origin of the term 'Hindu' in ancient records?
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How is Hinduism described in terms of its relationship with deities?
How is Hinduism described in terms of its relationship with deities?
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What was the original purpose of the term 'Hindu' in contrast to other religions?
What was the original purpose of the term 'Hindu' in contrast to other religions?
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When did Buddhism arise in northeastern India?
When did Buddhism arise in northeastern India?
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What is the estimated range of years for the historical Buddha's life according to many modern scholars?
What is the estimated range of years for the historical Buddha's life according to many modern scholars?
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What was a characteristic of society in northeastern India during the time when Buddhism arose?
What was a characteristic of society in northeastern India during the time when Buddhism arose?
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What religious scriptures were traditionally emphasized by the Hindu ascetics in northwestern India?
What religious scriptures were traditionally emphasized by the Hindu ascetics in northwestern India?
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What type of religious experience did ascetics in northwestern India try to create?
What type of religious experience did ascetics in northwestern India try to create?
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Which region became the breeding ground for many new sects during the time of doubt, turmoil, and experimentation in India?
Which region became the breeding ground for many new sects during the time of doubt, turmoil, and experimentation in India?
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