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What is the predominant religion in the Middle East?

  • Christianity
  • Hinduism
  • Buddhism
  • Islam (correct)

    • What authority does the Pope hold within Roman Catholicism?

  • He has no significant authority.
  • He is the highest religious leader. (correct)
  • He serves as a community facilitator.
  • He is a symbolic figure with no real power.

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Faith in Islam?

  • Shahada
  • Salat
  • Sufism (correct)
  • Zakat

    • Which group is predominantly found in the upper Midwest region of North America?

    <p>Lutherans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes universalizing religions from ethnic religions?

    <p>Universalizing religions aim to be global and appeal to all.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of North America identifies as Protestant?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a branch of universalizing religions?

    <p>Traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's largest religion is made up by Roman Catholics?

    <p>51%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a defining feature of ethnic religions compared to universalizing religions?

    <p>They primarily appeal to one group of people in a specific location.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the proportion of Protestants among the major branches of Christianity?

    <p>24%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Four Noble Truths in Buddhism?

    <p>They explain the nature of suffering and the pathway to Nirvana.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of Buddhists is known for its rigorous commitment to monastic life?

    <p>Theravadists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Shiites from Sunnis in Islam?

    <p>Their beliefs about the rightful succession after Muhammad.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major turning point in Siddhartha Gautama's life?

    <p>His experience with meditation in a forest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of society is primarily associated with the practice of Hajj?

    <p>The pilgrimage to Mecca by Muslims.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of ethnic religions?

    <p>They tend to remain within the culture where they originated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Hinduism is correct?

    <p>Hinduism has approximately 900 million adherents globally.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes Chinese traditional religions?

    <p>They are syncretic, combining various beliefs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief is commonly associated with animism?

    <p>The existence of spirits in inanimate objects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the beliefs associated with spiritism?

    <p>The belief that the human personality continues to exist after death and can communicate with the living.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What played a significant role in the diffusion of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?

    <p>Acceptance by the Roman Emperors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event contributed to the spread of Islam in the early years after Muhammad's death?

    <p>Muslim control over diverse regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What factor limited the diffusion of ethnic religions compared to universalizing religions?

    <p>Absence of missionaries devoted to conversion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was instrumental in spreading Buddhism to neighboring empires after converting to the religion?

    <p>Emperor Asoka</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of Hinduism contributes to its unknown origin and limited diffusion?

    <p>Migration patterns of Aryan invaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event in 70 AD significantly impacted Jewish communities?

    <p>The diaspora of Jews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about Jewish ghettos is true?

    <p>Jews of European Lities were forced to live in ghettos.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What region do Sikhs predominantly reside in today?

    <p>Punjab</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'diaspora' refer to in relation to Judaism?

    <p>The dispersion of Jews from their homeland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which historical event is linked to the forced dispersal of Jews?

    <p>The Roman destruction of the Second Temple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key architectural feature of a Muslim mosque?

    <p>An organized central, open-air courtyard</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the significance of attendance at Christian churches?

    <p>It plays a critical role within the religion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relics can typically be found in Buddhist pagodas?

    <p>Portions of Buddha's body or clothing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of sacred places, how do ethnic religions derive their holy places?

    <p>From the distinctive physical environment of its hearth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the sacred locations of universalizing religions?

    <p>Cities and places associated with their founding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of a utopian settlement?

    <p>An ideal community built around a religious way of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which administrative structure is common in hierarchical religions?

    <p>Well-defined geographic structure with local administrative units</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the calendar differ in Judaism compared to that in universalizing religions?

    <p>Judaism commemorates events in the Exodus of the Jews from Egypt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key observance during the holy month of Ramadan in universalizing religions?

    <p>Fasting during daylight hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city was modeled after Zion?

    <p>Salt Lake City</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary reason Hindus bathe in the Ganges River?

    <p>To achieve purification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the beliefs of universalizing religions regarding the universe's origin?

    <p>They believe the universe was created by God.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common practice among Christians, Muslims, and Jews regarding the disposal of the dead?

    <p>They bury the body in a cemetery.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Bo Tree and Bo Ghatxa in religious practices?

    <p>They are pilgrimage sites believed to house relics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one reason China's government promotes cremation?

    <p>Because agricultural land is becoming scarce.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the Taliban believe in relation to their actions in Afghanistan?

    <p>They believe they are called by Allah to eliminate sin and violence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Bolshevik Revolution of 1917 have on Christianity in Russia?

    <p>It initiated anti-religious programs by the communist government.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one main characteristic of the Indian caste system as it relates to Hinduism?

    <p>It organizes Hindus into hereditary social classes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary goal of the IRA in the context of religious conflict in Ireland?

    <p>To unite Ireland through violent means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of Sharia law is based on the Quran?

    <p>It is derived from Islamic teachings and texts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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