One of the reasons why Islam spread quickly was a general acceptance of Jews & Christians. Why?

The Muslims saw them as sharing common a religious history.

What explains why you find Islam in N America, Hinduism in S. America & Christianity in Africa?

Diffusion of religion through migration and colonization.

In the photo, you will see a Hindu Temple and Muslim Mosque in Indonesia. How is it possible?

Both religions diffused into Indonesia from other regions.

What might be an effect of the migration of an ethnic group that loves to cook with squid?

You find restaurants & grocery stores suddenly have squid

What do Brazil, Spain and Mexico have common in culture?

They are all predominantly Roman Catholic

What do Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia have culturally in common?

They are all predominately Islamic countries.

The beautiful art, carvings and domed features of mosques are found across the world. Why?

Art and architecture can diffuse with the spread of religion

Where would you find most of the world's Animist traditions?

Remote, isolated regions such as the Amazon & central Africa

Where did Christianity originate and spread into?

Middle East; Americas, Australia, Europe

This is a modern Synagogue, which looks different than a traditional synagogue. Why is this?

Cultural features, like architecture, can diffuse in groups.

What are common features of nationalism?

A pride in a group's ethnicity, language, history, etc.

What makes Buddhism unique in the world's major religions?

It does not propose a belief in god or gods.

What is often a result of having very traditional cultural norms & mores on the roles of women?

Often restricted from education & expected to be mothers.

Why is Buddhism found in large numbers in East and SE Asia?

It diffused out of India into China, Japan & Southeast Asia.

What is one of the ideas shared by the Indian caste system and traditional societies?

Feature a society where jobs are passed down through family.

What is a common process as traditional groups urbanize?

They lose their folk traditions in favor of popular culture.

Under what conditions is it most likely an ethnic group would retain their traditional culture?

Being in an isolated region, like mountains or swamps

Why are traditions and culture important to society?

They give us the rules, norms and mores of our society.

Which of the following best describes "henotheism?

Many gods may represent one god, and one god be many things.

What best explains the rise in female education in developing countries in the last 30 years?

The spread of female schools by NGOs in regions with none.

What religious concepts do Jews, Muslims and Christians share in common?

A single god, an afterlife and Prophets

Holidays, religious traditions and how we prepare meals varies between cultures. Why is this?

Because the way we do things varies from culture to culture.

What do Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism have in common?

They all believe in reincarnation

There are often disparities in literacy rates between women in different countries. Why?

More traditional societies may resist that change in status.

The cathedral in the picture is cross-shaped. What can be inferred from that fact?

That core beliefs can shape what is seen in sacred spaces.

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1
One of the reasons why Islam spread quickly was a general acceptance of Jews & Christians. Why?
They all believed Jesus was the Messiah.
They all held Mecca as a holy city.
They all used the same religious spaces for prayers.
The Muslims saw them as sharing common a religious history.
2
What explains why you find Islam in N America, Hinduism in S. America & Christianity in Africa?
Diffusion of religion through migration and colonization.
I'm not saying it's aliens.....but aliens.
Missionaries sent to the far corners of the world.
They are related religions that spread along trade routes
3
In the photo, you will see a Hindu Temple and Muslim Mosque in Indonesia. How is it possible?
The Christian majority allows both religions equal space.
Islam recognizes both Allah and the Hindu gods and goddesses
Both religions diffused into Indonesia from other regions.
Indonesia was the hearth of both major religions.
4
What might be an effect of the migration of an ethnic group that loves to cook with squid?
You find restaurants & grocery stores suddenly have squid
Squid eating will immediately diffuse through the region.
That squid will replace chicken or beef as a popular dish.
The local culture and religions will ban the eating of squid
5
What do Brazil, Spain and Mexico have common in culture?
They share common folk culture, such as dress and food.
They all speak the same language
They all have the same ethnic origin
They are all predominantly Roman Catholic
6
What do Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Indonesia have culturally in common?
They are all predominately Islamic countries.
They speak the same language.
They all emerged from the same Cultural Hearth.
They are all considered "Western" countries.
7
What type of sacred space is seen in this picture?
Synagogue
Gurdwara
Mosque
Pagoda
8
The beautiful art, carvings and domed features of mosques are found across the world. Why?
Religious structures often look the same around the world.
Religions adopt the art and style of the local cultures.
Art and architecture can diffuse with the spread of religion
Sacred structures do not change form over time.
9
Where would you find most of the world's Animist traditions?
Along coastlines and river valleys.
Large population centers, such as London, Paris and Tokyo.
Remote, isolated regions such as the Amazon & central Africa
The Middle East.
10
On the map, what religion makes up the majority of the population colored RED
Protestant Christian
Buddhism
Orthodox Christian
Islam
11
What type of sacred space is visible in this picture?
a Gurdwara
A Synagogue
The holy boat of Antioch
The River Ganges
12
Where did Christianity originate and spread into?
India; Americas, East Asia, Australia
Middle East; Central Asia, North Africa, Indonesia
Europe; Americas, Australia, Africa
Middle East; Americas, Australia, Europe
13
What religion's followers make up the majority of the people in the regions marked LIGHT BLUE?
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
14
This is a modern Synagogue, which looks different than a traditional synagogue. Why is this?
Judaism shares sacred spaces with both Christians & Muslims.
Judaism has given up it's traditions and assimilated.
Judaism lacks a long history to establish traditions.
Cultural features, like architecture, can diffuse in groups.
15
What are common features of nationalism?
A pride in a group's ethnicity, language, history, etc.
Supporting the notion of a national, diverse society.
Welcoming ethnically different migrants into the region.
A desire to assimilate into additional cultures.
16
What is the process called when culture moves from group to group, or as groups migrate?
Assimilation
Transrelocation
Diffusion
Acculturation
17
What makes Buddhism unique in the world's major religions?
It does not propose a belief in god or gods.
It uses the pagoda as a sacred structure
It has a holy or sacred text
It has no Founder
18
Which of the following would be considered a Cultural Hearth?
The Rhine River Valley
BosNyWash
Tibet
Mesopotamia
19
What is often a result of having very traditional cultural norms & mores on the roles of women?
Are often the primary breadwinner (moneymaker) in the family
Often restricted from education & expected to be mothers.
They are required to go to school to be part of the workers.
They are often very literate, having time to read at home.
20
Why is Buddhism found in large numbers in East and SE Asia?
It was diffused during the Age of Exploration & Colonization
It started in China and spread eastward into Korea & Japan.
It diffused out of India into China, Japan & Southeast Asia.
It emerged out of Mesopotamia and spread westward into China
21
What is one of the ideas shared by the Indian caste system and traditional societies?
Both are believers in resurrection.
Feature a society where jobs are passed down through family.
Both use Gurdwaras as sacred space.
A belief a single, universal god.
22
What is a common process as traditional groups urbanize?
They spread their rural tradition to other urbanizing groups
They lose their folk traditions in favor of popular culture.
They secretly hide their culture from the urban populations.
They diverge from the other groups, creating a new culture.
23
What religious group makes up the majority of followers in the areas marked DARK GREEN?
Shi'ia Muslim
Sikhism
Sunni Muslim
Christianity
24
Under what conditions is it most likely an ethnic group would retain their traditional culture?
Being in an isolated region, like mountains or swamps
Living in coastal or river regons
moving from farms to cities
Being in temperate zone climates
25
Why are traditions and culture important to society?
They give us the rules, norms and mores of our society.
They allow us to incorporate the latest styles & fashions.
They allow gender roles to be determined by each individual.
Traditions & culture play no significant role in society.
26
Which of the following best describes "henotheism?
That when we die we move into another incarnation, or life.
That there are no gods or god, and that life ends at death.
Many gods may represent one god, and one god be many things.
That there is only one god, who speaks through Prophets.
27
What best explains the rise in female education in developing countries in the last 30 years?
Acceptance of education for females by traditional leaders.
Because everyone enjoys studying Algebra and Biology.
The spread of female schools by NGOs in regions with none.
Spread of computer technology in the Middle East & Africa.
28
What religious group makes up the majority of the population in the areas marked ORANGE?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Sikhism
29
Which of the following would MOST likely have the citizens engaging in Traditional Culture?
Italy and France
Western & Central Africa
South Korea &
Chile & Argentina
30
What religious concepts do Jews, Muslims and Christians share in common?
A single god, an afterlife and Prophets
Many gods, reincarnation, 5 Ks.
Resurrection, a spirit world, Prophets
Reincarnation, karma and dharma
31
Holidays, religious traditions and how we prepare meals varies between cultures. Why is this?
Because all cultures exist in isolation from each other.
Because we easily give up our traditions and culture.
Because the way we do things varies from culture to culture.
Because we have universal culture from diffusion.
32
Which of the following is considered the most important element of spreading culture?
Food Preferences
Language
Ways of Dress or Clothing
Religion
33
What do Buddhism, Sikhism and Hinduism have in common?
They all have Prophets.
They are all polytheistic
All became very popular in China and East Asia
They all believe in reincarnation
34
There are often disparities in literacy rates between women in different countries. Why?
More traditional societies may resist that change in status.
Because Sikhism discourages education, especially women.
Because Chinese characters are more difficult to read.
Because some women are just smarter than other ones.
35
The cathedral in the picture is cross-shaped. What can be inferred from that fact?
That core beliefs can shape what is seen in sacred spaces.
That cross-shapes is the best form in constructing buildings
Christianity adopted the cross from the Jewish tradition.
The cross is a common symbol found in many large religions.

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