MWH Preface (Time, Geo, Religions)

Where might you find many Muslims?

The Allegory of the Cave was written in 360 BC. Roughly how many years have past since?

Which of these is the Mercator Projection?

What geographic feature divides Europe from Asia?

Which book would be used by Hindus?

The equator is a line of latitude and therefore a parallel

There is a focus on your role in society, including good government and education for the benefit of society in...

Which religion has the most followers worldwide?

The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich England and divides East/West Hemispheres

Which of the following would most likely object to the use of BC and AD in history?

Which two world religions do not worship a deity?

An objective for Buddhists would be...

Which of these is the Robinson Projection?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are called the

Where might you find many Confucians?

What does AD stand for?

Meridians are lines that run parallel to the Equator.

Which text would be used by Confucians?

Buddhism and Islam are the largest minority religions in the United States

Confucianism is dominant in South and East Asia.

The leadership in Islam consists of monks and priests.

Which ocean is surrounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia?

These followers follow both the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path

The largest diaspora community for Jews (outside of Israel) is in the United States.

Where might you find many Buddhists?

The Five Pillars are central to

BC is equivalent to

Mandirs are used by

Buddhism was established

In Judaism you are expected to focus on your good deeds and works in this life, rather than the next

Which of these is monotheistic and believes in a holy trinity?

Where might you find many Christians?

Years identified with BC

Which of these dates is the earliest? (Furthest in the past)

Two major branches of Islam

A common feature in Buddhism and Hinduism is reincarnation

What is the world's oldest religion?

"..To avoid suffering, gain enlightenment, and release from cycle of rebirth." This statement describes the purpose of..