Exploring Culture: World Religions

Question 1

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

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Christianity

Question 2

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

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the first three books of the Qur’an

Question 3

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

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Hinduism

Question 4

The Torah consists of five books that include __________.

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a compilation of Judaic law

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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Eightfold Path

Question 7

In what geographic region were both Buddhism and Hinduism founded?

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South Asia

Question 8

Which of the following characteristics is not shared by the faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam?

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All three are polytheistic religions.

Question 9

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

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Judaism, Christianity, Islam

Question 10

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.

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