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Which of the following religions is practiced by the largest percentage of the world’s population?

A
Buddism
B
Christianity
C
Islam
D
Judaism
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Which of the following lists the correct order in which the three religions were founded, from oldest to newest?

A
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
B
Islam, Christianity, Judaism
C
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
D
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
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Religion is a set of devoutly followed beliefs that often explain the creation of the universe and the nature of human existence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Polytheism, reincarnation, and following a path to a better life are all tenets of __________.

A
Christianity
B
Nirvana
C
Hinduism
D
Islam
5

In Buddhism, the __________ provides a set of concepts to improve life and reach enlightenment.

A
Torah
B
Bible
C
Qur’an
D
Eightfold Path
6

The Torah consists of five books that include __________.

A
the Islamic book of prayer
B
a compilation of Judaic law
C
writings of all Jewish prophets
D
the first books of the Qur’an
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Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
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Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism?

A
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods.
B
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods.
C
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature.
D
Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god.
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In what geographic region were both Buddhism and Hinduism founded?

A
Western Europe
B
South Asia
C
North America
D
the Middle East
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Which of the following is not included in the Christian Bible?

A
books from the Torah
B
other Jewish writings not contained in the Torah
C
the first three books of the Qur’an
D
the New Testament
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Which of the following characteristics is not shared by the faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

A
Abraham is an important figure in all three religions.
B
All three are polytheistic religions.
C
Holy texts in all three religions describe many similar events, figures, and stories.
D
The city of Jerusalem is a holy site in all three faiths.
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Religion is a set of devoutly followed beliefs that often explain the creation of the universe and the nature of human existence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
13

In what geographic region were both Buddhism and Hinduism founded?

A
Western Europe
B
South Asia
C
North America
D
the Middle East
14

In Buddhism, the __________ provides a set of concepts to improve life and reach enlightenment.

A
Torah
B
Bible
C
Qur’an
D
Eightfold Path
15

Which of the following is not included in the Christian Bible?

A
books from the Torah
B
other Jewish writings not contained in the Torah
C
the first three books of the Qur’an
D
the New Testament
16

Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

A
T
B
F
17

Which of the following lists the correct order in which the three religions were founded, from oldest to newest?

A
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
B
Islam, Christianity, Judaism
C
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
D
Christianity, Judaism, Islam
18

Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism?

A
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods.
B
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods.
C
Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature.
D
Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god.
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The Torah consists of five books that include __________.

A
the Islamic book of prayer
B
a compilation of Judaic law
C
writings of all Jewish prophets
D
the first books of the Qur’an
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Polytheism, reincarnation, and following a path to a better life are all tenets of __________.

A
Christianity
B
Nirvana
C
Hinduism
D
Islam

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