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Hindus and Buddhists both believe in -
reincarnation
revering cows
the ten commandments
nirvana
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The idea that the soul is reborn after death as another living thing is known as:
nirvana
karma
hajj
reincarnation
3
What is the Hajj?
the holy city of Islam
a month of fasting
the direction in which Muslims pray
an Islamic pilgrimage
4
Multicultural societies with a mix of ethnic groups are:
homogeneous
heterogeneous
homogygous
minorities
5
According to Islam, who is Muhammed?
the Enlightened One
the first man to walk the Earth
Allah's last and greatest prophet
the son of God
6
The deities Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva are associated with -
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Animism
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The holy city of Islam is -
Jerusalem
Tel Aviv
Mecca
Kabul
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What element is central to Animism?
reincarnation
nature
economic wealth
material goods
9
Saying a prayer before a meal, and shaking hands when meeting someone, are examples of -
religious characteristics
customs
roles
ethnic discrimination
10
Which of the following is NOT a problem generally faced by minority groups?
prejudice
discrimination
access to products
genocide
11
The idea that the soul can reach a state of eternal peace and bliss is known as:
reincarnation
nirvana
caste system
karma
12
The image below is the -
Temple of Buddha
Ka'aba
Church of the Holy Sepulcher
Sistine Chapel
13
The image below is most closely associated with which religion?
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Animism
14
Which of the following is NOT a ritual associated with the Hajj?
the sacrificing of an animal
running between two hills
wearing two simple pieces of white clothing
walking 7 miles to Mecca
15
Refers to the way a society is set up and divided into different classes -
social mobility
social roles
social structure
social dynamic
16
Islamic houses of worship are called -
synagogues
churches
temples
mosques
17
What is Ramadan?
the direction in which Muslims pray
a month of fasting
the holy city of Islam
a religious journey
18
The Eightfold Path is associated with -
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
19
The holy book of Judaism is called the -
Torah
Tripitaka
Bible
Vedas
20
Which two religions believe in reincarnation?
Hinduism & Judaism
Animism & Islam
Buddhism & Christianity
Hinduism & Buddhism
21
Rabbis are religious leaders in -
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
22
Societies in which most people belong to the same ethnic group & share cultural characteristics
monotheistic
polytheistic
homogeneous
heterogeneous
23
An ethnic, religious, or social group other than the majority is called a:
gender role
homogeneous society
social structure
minority
24
The three religions that originated in the Middle East are -
Buddhism, Hinduism, Animism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Hinduism, Buddhism
Islam, Hinduism, Christianity
25
The Vedas, Sutras, and Upanishads are holy books in -
Animism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
26
The country with the largest number of Jews is __________, while the second is ____________.
Germany, Sweden
Israel, United States
United States, Israel
Canada, France
27
The mass killing of a minority group, with the intent of extermination is called -
genocide
prejudice
social mobility
discrimination
28
Synagogues are places of worship for -
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
29
The Bible is associated with:
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
30
Religion that emphasizes self-denial and giving up personal desires:
Hindusm
Buddhism
Judaism
Animism
31
The caste system is most closely associated with -
Animism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
32
The Five Pillars of Faith are primarily associated with -
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Animism
33
What do Judaism and Christianity have in common?
all of the above
they both follow the Ten Commandments
they both originated in the Middle East
they are both monotheistic
34
During Hajj, what does the throwing of the stones symbolize?
Abraham's stoning of Satan
a sacrifice
giving up material desires
the building of the first mosque
35
Organizationsthat are set up by society to make social roles clear and take care ofsocial needs
institutions
churches
synagogues
social structure
36
_______ are the rules of behavior that are considered acceptable or appropriate in a society
social mobility
social structure
institutions
norms
37
The belief in only one god is called -
polytheism
monotheism
heterogeneous
homogeneous
38
The dominant religion in the Middle East and Northern Africa is -
Animism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
39
Where is Animism most dominant?
primarily in isolated groups within certain countries
India
Afghanistan
Brazil
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The religion with the most followers world wide is -
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Animism