Exploring Culture: Diffusion of Religion Answers

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Christianity began in the same region as __________.

Islam and Judaism

Islam and Hinduism

Buddhism and Judaism

Buddhism and Hinduism

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Explain the role of colonialism in spreading Christianity around the world.

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Prior to the Diaspora, __________ had already been conquered by the Assyrians and Babylonians.

Mecca

Rome

Israel

Constantinople

Explain how the Tuareg practice Islam in a unique way.

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Why is it significant that the name "Tuareg" may have been derived from the Arabic word meaning "abandoned by Allah"?

This illustrates the religious tension in the region and the battle for believers waging along the "Middle Belt."

This shows what more traditional North African Arabs may think of the way the Tuareg blend Islam with traditional African religions.

This isn't signficiant, because it ignores more important elements of Tuareg culture, such as the blue-colored clothing and the salt trade.

North African governments use this as a means to discriminate against the Tuareg people.

Explain where Buddhism originated and how it spread.

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How can religion be both a unifying and a dividing force? Use examples to explain this seeming contradiction.

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What is the primary role of missionaries within Christian faiths?

to help govern Christian churches

to interpret Biblical text

to convert others to Christianity

to raise money to support their church’s headquarters

What do the Tuareg culture and the Candomblé faith have in common?

Both originated in the South Pacific.

Both appropriated cultural traditions from multiple sources.

Both developed close ties with the Catholic Church.

Both have a long history of religious persecution.

Describe the religious conflict in Nigeria. What are factors that contribute to the violence?

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