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Unit 5 Religion in Society
Unit 5 Religion in Society
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Which of these values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democratic government
practicing non violence and giving up worldly desires
filial piety and strict adherence to the caste system
achieving financial success through competition
2
A religion that includes a belied in one God and that you must live according to the sacred Hebrew texts...
Buddhism
Hindusim
Judaism
Islam
3
Which of the following religious texts is central to the Islamic faith?
Vedas
Torah
Qu'ran
Analects
4
Which of the causes below have the most effect on weather conditions in any given area? Pick 2
the radiation from the Sun
the Earth's rotation on its axis
the Moon's orbit aroung the Earth
the Sun's rotation on its axis
the movement of air on Earth
5
Which of the following can by completed using geographic sensing devices? Pick 2
observing traffic patterns
recoding birth and death rates
calculating infant mortality rates
inferring political bias
forcasting weather
6
Many women in developing countries experience more economic hardships than women in developed countries. Why?
inability to gther with other females
inability to care for male offspring
conformity with dress codes
unequal status with men
7
Reclaimed land from the sea in the Netherlands is called
deltas
polders
savannas
fjords
8
Which of the following is a shared belief of Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
Monotheism
Papal supremacy
Ancestor worship
Reincarnation
9
According to the teachings of the Buddhist religion, how can salvation be earned?
by following the 5 Pillars
by worshipping one's ancestors
by adhering to the Ten Commandments
by learning to give up selfish desires
10
The Bible and the Torah are the Holy Books for which of the following?
Christians and Jews
Hindus and Muslims
Jews and Hindus
Muslims and Christians
11
Droughts occur in many regions around the world all year long. The most damaging effect is
droughts can lead to desertification, loss of crops, and wildfires
droughts don't cause much damage, but should be avoided
droughts can lead to great floods that destroy crops
droughts can damage the water systems in an area
12
Which of the following is a positive effect of the global positioning system (GPS)?
neither options
improved understanding of the earth
both options
increased ability to predict natural disasters and other phenomena
13
Which changes are a direct result of the diffusion of American fast food restuarants around the world? Pick 2
the tertiary sector in developing countries has declined
local food production from farmers has increased
cultural landscapes in commercial areas are beginningt to look similar
dietary restrictions due to religious laws are being ignored
popular fast food American symbls are found all around the world
14
Both the Ten Commandments and the Five Pillars of Islam-
provide a guide to proper moral and ethical behavior
promise followers their sould will be reincarnated
encourage followers to erect statues of symbolizing God
promote education as a means to achieve salvation
15
What are 2 characteristics of countries located in the lower latitudes? Pick 2
tropical year-round
warm summers
cool summers
cool winters
warm winters
16
Which of the elements of culture can be compromised when a region is isolated due to a mountain range or river? Pick 2
infrastructure
beliefs
physical landscapes
population
language
17
Which of the following religions originated in India? Pick 2
Hindusim
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
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A belief that one's life must be lived in submission to God based on messages from the prophet Muhammad
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
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Which religion has reincarnation, dharma, and karma as part of its beliefs?
Jainism
Sikhism
Buddhism
Hinduism
20
Which is an example of cultural divergence?
the Amish culture
Buddhism being practicced in America
immigrants opening businesses in foreign cities
the American culture
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Much of the southwestern United States was considered useless until irrigation. What industry developed?
manufacturing
mining
agriculture
tourism
