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Global Regents on World Religions 41-80
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Global Regents on World Religions 41-80
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One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both
Best known for promoting the spread of Buddhism
Best known for promoting religious toleration
Best known for promoting enslavement of prisoners
Best known for promoting special taxes for Hindus
2
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between different Indians by
Establishing Buddhism as the state religion
Promoting a policy of religious toleration
Forcing all people to adopt modern dress
Building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
3
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from
Self-determination
Ethnocentrism
Cultural diffusion
Imperialism
4
These sites symbolize the
Roman domination of the Mediterranean in the 1st Century
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
Geographic isolation of the city
5
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
Adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs.
Combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
Encourage the practice of other religions
Maintain traditional religious values in society
6
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
7
Which religion requires fasting during Ramadan, prayer 5 times a day & a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
8
Which speaker is expressing an idea from a polytheistic religion?
C
D
A
B
9
The situation described in the passage led to the
Fall of Constantinople
Pogroms in Russia
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics
Division of Sunnis and Shiites
10
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are all based on
The leadership of the pope
The principles of Christianity
The concept of reincarnation
The teaching of Muhammad
11
Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?
Cultural diffusion
Nonalignment
Urbanization
Colonization
12
Which belief system is described in this passage?
Confucianism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
13
Which area was most affected by both Islam & Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?
Indian subcontinent
Coastal China
Japanese islands
Arabian Peninsula
14
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula
15
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Confucianism
Shinto
Animism
Judaism
16
Each of these statements reflects the concept of
Cultural diffusion
Civil disobedience
Urbanization
isolationism
17
These statements illustrate a result of
Cultural diffusion
Westernization
Fundamentalism
Economic nationalism
18
According to the map, by A.D. 750 Islam had spread from
Cairo to Tours
The Indus River to Spain
Mecca to Asia Minor
Senegal to India
19
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they ask their followers to
strive for nirvana
practice polytheism
Follow a code of behavior
believe in reincarnation
20
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?
Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to Arabia
Islam was slow to expand from its origin in Persia
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
21
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
papal supremacy
teaching of the Koran (Qur'an)
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
22
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
self-determination and democracy
23
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems
Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India
Religions have had little impact on the rise of empires
Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration
24
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Torah
Qur'an (Koran)
Analects
New Testament
25
Thispassagedescribestheexperienceofafollower of
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
26
Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?
In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists
A belief in a god is common to all religions
A hierarchy of leadership exists in all religions
Religion is becoming less important to people
27
One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar
is that they describe secularism
is that they promote polytheism
is that they provide codes of behavior
is that they establish gender equality
28
Which concept is best reflected in this passage?
Baptism
Monotheism
Animism
Karma
29
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
Provide regulations for government workers
Establish distinctions between social classes
Establish systems of justice
Provide followers with a guide for living
30
Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?
Expanding the role of legislative bodies
Promoting equal rights for women
Forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
31
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
32
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Jainism
Shinto
Daoism
33
This translated quotation from the Qur'an [Koran] refers to
Allah
Shiva
Buddha
Muhammad
34
One way in which the Eightfold Path & the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
restrict social mobility
represent codes of behavior
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
35
Muslims’ references to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared
a belief in monotheism
a belief in the five relationships
a belief in Dharma
a belief in the pope
36
Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
Understanding nature is a requirement of these religions
Water plays an important role in these belief systems
Pilgrimages to mountains are encouraged by these religions
The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems
37
What is the main idea of this passage?
Arabs, Jews, & Christians shared houses & places of worship
Spain was troubled by deep-rooted religious conflicts
Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture
The Torah and the Bible were rejected in Muslim Spain
38
Which speaker refers to the establishment of Islam?
B
A
D
C
39
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
Modernization
Ethnic conflict
Isolation
Cultural diffusion
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Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Following the Eightfold Path
Worshipping many gods
Praying five times a day
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays