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Which religious group's distribution is limited to concentrations in a few large metropolitan areas, such as New York City and the southeast coast of Florida?
Jews
The Disciples of Christ was organized in Kentucky during the early 1800s and is thus an example of a secondary religious hearth.
True
Western Europe is considered a secondary hearth of Christianity because Protestantism emerged there during the Reformation.
True
A group of people who have been forced to migrate out of their original homeland is referred to as a:
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According to Geoteleological Theory, a religious hearth region must remain numerically dominated by the religion's adherents to retain significance.
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The origin of Hinduism is generally associated with the upper classes rather than one key individual.
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Which North American religious group is concentrated in the western Great Lakes states and the Dakotas?
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Which of the following dominates the largest region within the southeast United States?
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Hinduism emerged from the ____ hearth.
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Globally, __________ outnumber _____________; but the opposite is true in the United States.
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Which of the following cities is NOT located within the Hejaz region?
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Sikhism emerged from the ________ hearth.
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Vatican City is a good example of a primary hearth.
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The independent state of Khalistan is a religious and political idea put forth by:
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Judaism emerged from the ____________ hearth.
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In most of the states of the American South, more than 80 percent of people express a belief in God.
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Buddhism emerged from the ________ hearth.
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Which of the following is the youngest religion?
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Islam emerged from the ______________ hearth.
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Which event initiated the most significant round of hierarchical diffusion of Christianity?
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West of the Mississippi River, the state with the highest proportion of its population who believe in God as an absolute certainty is:
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Which religious group dominates the state of Utah and parts of several bordering states?
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What U.S. religious group has majorities or pluralities in the northeastern states, the U.S.-Mexico border zone, and south Louisiana?
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Which ethnic religion did Christianity diverge from?
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Christianity emerged from the _____ hearth.
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Which set of eastern U.S. states contain the largest proportion (9 percent) of people who express no belief in God?
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Sites within religious hearth regions often acquire sacred qualities.
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According to data by the Pew Forum, which best characterizes Oklahoma's ranking, relative to the Evangelical Protestant Tradition, within the United States?
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Even though Christianity has been in decline in Europe and parts of North America, missionary efforts keep the diffusion process alive.
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West of the Mississippi River, the state with the highest proportion of its population who believe in God as an absolute certainty is:
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Study Notes
Religious Groups and Distribution
- Jews are primarily concentrated in major metropolitan areas like New York City and parts of Florida.
- Lutherans are predominantly found in the western Great Lakes states and the Dakotas.
- Baptists are the dominant religious group in the southeastern United States.
- Roman Catholics have majorities or pluralities in northeastern states, the U.S.-Mexico border region, and south Louisiana.
- Mormons predominantly inhabit Utah and neighboring states.
Religious Hearths
- Secondary hearths are regions where a religion diverged to form new sects; e.g., western Europe for Protestantism during the Reformation.
- Major religious hearths include Indic (for Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism) and Semitic (for Judaism and Christianity).
- Vatican City is not considered a primary hearth despite its significant religious influence.
Religious Concepts
- A diaspora refers to a dispersed group of people who migrated from their homeland.
- Geoteleological Theory posits that a religious hearth does not need to remain numerically dominant to maintain significance.
- Sacred qualities are often attributed to sites within religious hearth regions.
History and Diffusion
- Christianity's most significant hierarchical diffusion began with Constantine's conversion.
- Despite decline in Europe and parts of North America, Christianity continues to diffuse globally through missionary work.
- Oklahoma ranks highest in the U.S. for adherents to the Evangelical Protestant Tradition.
Beliefs and Atheism
- In the American South, over 80% of people express belief in God.
- States like Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Vermont exhibit the largest proportions (9%) of individuals expressing no belief in God.
Other Notable Facts
- Sikhism is the youngest major world religion.
- Christianity diverged from Judaism, making it a key ethnic religion in religious history.
- Alaska has the highest proportion of believers and non-believers west of the Mississippi River.
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Test your knowledge on the distribution of various religious groups across the United States and their historical hearths. This quiz also explores important religious concepts, including diaspora and the influence of different regions on religious sects. Dive deep into the diverse landscape of modern and historical religions.
