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Christian teachings helped influence the Declaration of Independence by promoting the idea

A
that truth is self-evident.
B
that people are equal.
C
that happiness is worthwhile.
D
that people should judge their neighbors.
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When did Christianity become the dominant religion in Europe?

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just after the death of Christ
B
during the Middle Ages
C
during the 400s and 500s
D
during the twenty-first century
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The written laws that are the central principles of Judaism are known as the

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Bible.
B
Declaration of Independence.
C
New Testament.
D
Ten Commandments.
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Three of the Ten Commandments read as follows.

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They all must be obeyed or punishment will be death.
B
They are to be obeyed only if an individual chooses to do so.
C
They are no longer followed because they are considered to be old-fashioned.
D
They have inspired similar laws in the United States and other countries.
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The map shows the eastern Mediterranean Sea.

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According to Jewish teaching, how did the ancient Hebrews receive the Ten Commandments?

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They were given to the Hebrews by Jesus.
B
God gave them to the Hebrews through a prophet named Moses.
C
They were found in a cave near the Dead Sea.
D
God gave them to the Hebrews through an Egyptian pharaoh.
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The ancient Hebrews founded the religion known as

A
Islam.
B
Christianity.
C
Judaism.
D
Hinduism.
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What is a key Judeo-Christian principle?

A
justice
B
vengeance
C
social status
D
inequality
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As a part of following the law, Judaism focuses on ethics and morals, believing that people should act honorably, act responsibly toward others, and help the less fortunate.What do these responsibilities have in common?

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They are responsibilities that apply to the wealthy.
B
They are responsibilities that apply to all individuals.
C
They are responsibilities that apply mainly to national leaders.
D
They are responsibilities that must be obeyed in places of worship.
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Read the Golden Rule below.Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.Read the passage from the Bible.As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.Which statement best sums up the relationship between these passages?

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The passage from the Bible contradicts the Golden Rule.
B
The Bible and the Golden Rule contain very similar messages.
C
Teachings concerning the interactions of people are not considered religious.
D
Both passages contain a highly unrealistic view of human life.
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Read the passage from the New Testament of the Bible.There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.What Christian belief does the excerpt demonstrate?

A
equality
B
charity
C
love
D
belief in one god
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By 380 CE, Christianity was the official religion of

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Egypt.
B
Israel.
C
the Assyrian empire.
D
the Roman empire.

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