Question 1

Which is NOT one of the three jewels of Tao?

Accepted Answer

A)   humility
B)   generosity
C)   moderation
D)   compassionE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

In what country is Zoroastrianism practiced?

Accepted Answer

A)   India
B)   Bangladesh
C)   Pakistan
D)   AzerbaijanE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The world's three great monotheistic faiths that share a common culture hearth in southwestern Asia are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Sikhism, Jainism, and Zoroastrianism
B)   Baha'i, Kabbalah, and Taoism
C)   Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
D)   Confucianism, Shinto, and BuddhismE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

The Hindu principle of nonviolence is:

Accepted Answer

A)   dharma
B)   karma
C)   moksha
D)   ahimsaE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Confucianism is considered a _____ religion.

Accepted Answer

A)   Taoic
B)   Hindu
C)   Buddhist
D)   MuslimE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 6

The early spread of Christianity followed a pattern of hierarchical diffusion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Judaism does not allow converts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Of the following religions, whose adherents are LEAST likely to embark on pilgrimages?

Accepted Answer

A)   Buddhists
B)   Christians
C)   Muslims
D)   HindusE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which building is the most imposing religious structure on the Islamic landscape?

Accepted Answer

A)   Temple
B)   Church
C)   Imam dwelling
D)   MosqueE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have all of the following in common EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   monotheism
B)   recognition of Hebrew prophets
C)   the goals of their proselytizing
D)   holy sites in the Middle EastE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 11

Which is NOT true of fundamentalism?

Accepted Answer

A)   It seeks to syncretize with other local religions.
B)   It means a return to the founding principles of a religion.
C)   It may mean a literal interpretation of sacred texts.
D)   It is often an attempt to purify religious beliefs in the face of modern influences.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 12

The Jews who settled in central and eastern Europe are known as the:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ashkenazim
B)   Mizrachim
C)   Sephardim
D)   MaronitesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

The decorations on the Taj Mahal are:

Accepted Answer

A)   Muslim
B)   Buddhist
C)   Christian
D)   JewishE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which U.S. state is at the core of the Mormon realm?

Accepted Answer

A)   Washington
B)   Idaho
C)   California
D)   UtahE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 15

-The god pictured here is:

Accepted Answer

A)   Ganesha
B)   Shiva
C)   Vishnu
D)   DeviE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

All of the following belong to the Eastern Christian Church EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)   Maronites
B)   Protestants
C)   Nestorians
D)   ArmeniansE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

Taoic religions are centered in what major world region?

Accepted Answer

A)   South Asia
B)   Central Asia
C)   East Asia
D)   Western AsiaE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the lowlands of these rivers:

Accepted Answer

A)   Indus and Ganges
B)   Mekong and Brahmaputra
C)   Huang and Wei
D)   Tigris and EuphratesE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 19

In which U.S. state are you MOST likely to find Lutherans?

Accepted Answer

A)   Louisiana
B)   Kansas
C)   Utah
D)   MinnesotaE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

-After Christianity, which religion on the chart has the largest number of adherents?

Accepted Answer

A)   Islam
B)   Hinduism
C)   Buddhism
D)   JudaismE) A) and B)
F) C) and D)

Exam 7: The Geography of Religion: Space and Places of Sacredness

Which U.S. state is at the core of the Mormon realm?

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The world's three great monotheistic faiths that share a common culture hearth in southwestern Asia are:

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Hinduism and Buddhism originated in the lowlands of these rivers:

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The Jews who settled in central and eastern Europe are known as the:

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Taoic religions are centered in what major world region?

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Which building is the most imposing religious structure on the Islamic landscape?

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-After Christianity, which religion on the chart has the largest number of adherents?

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In what country is Zoroastrianism practiced?

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The Hindu principle of nonviolence is:

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All of the following belong to the Eastern Christian Church EXCEPT:

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The decorations on the Taj Mahal are:

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In which U.S. state are you MOST likely to find Lutherans?

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Judaism does not allow converts.

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Confucianism is considered a _____ religion.

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Of the following religions, whose adherents are LEAST likely to embark on pilgrimages?

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Which is NOT true of fundamentalism?

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Which is NOT one of the three jewels of Tao?

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-The god pictured here is:

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Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have all of the following in common EXCEPT:

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The early spread of Christianity followed a pattern of hierarchical diffusion.

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