AP Hug - World Religions Review

Within Islam - professing one's faith, giving to the poor, and praying 5 times daily are part of...

A central belief for this religion is the concept of Brahman - the unifying spirit of the universe.

The founder of Hinduism

Which of the following religions is not considered a universalizing religion?

Sikhism is practiced by a majority of people in which of the following countries?

Founding father of Judaism - Entered into a covenant with God to be His chosen people.

Hinduism is practiced by the majority of people in which of the following countries?

Founder of Buddhism

These religions trace their heritage to the historical figure Abraham.

Religions that are open to anyone, regardless of ethnic background. These religions may actively seek new members.

Along with contagious diffusion, what best summarizes the spread of Christianity?

Islam is practiced by a majority of people in which of the following countries?

Religions that do NOT attempt to appeal to all people. They are connected to culture, heritage, and physical geography.

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Islam?

The belief in one god.

Buddhism is practiced by a majority of the people in which of the following countries?

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Buddhism?

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Sikhism?

These religions believe in reincarnation - the continual rebirth of the soul.

Religion with its cultural hearth in South Asia, in modern-day Pakistan. Developed gradually over 1000s of years.

The teachings of this individual make up the foundation of Christianity.

This religion is accepting of all other religions and worships in Gurdwaras.

Religion with its cultural hearth in Southwest Asia that is considered to be the world's oldest monotheistic religion.

The believers of this religious system strive to achieve moksha (perfect understanding).

Which of the following was founded in the China during the 5th-5th centuries BCE. It is a universalizing belief system.

What best summarizes the historic diffusion of Judaism?

The believers of this religious system strive to escape suffering and achieve enlightenment.

Religion with its cultural hearth in Southwest Asia ~ 2000 years ago. The most practiced religion in the world today.

Judaism is practiced by a majority of people in which of the following countries?

Religion with its cultural hearth in South Asia (near Himalayas), follows the Eightfold Path to end life's suffering.

Which religious belief system is considered by some to be polytheistic (many gods/deities)?

This ethical system has influenced China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. It has ~ 6.5 million followers.

Religion with its cultural hearth in Southwest Asia (in Mecca) ~ 610 CE. The fastest growing religion in the world.

Christianity is practiced by the majority of people in which of the following countries?

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Hinduism?

Which of the following religions is considered an ethnic religion?

All of the religions discussed in class have diffused in some way through relocation diffusion.

Which of the following religions is considered monotheistic?

The belief in many gods.

Religion with its cultural hearth in South Asia (Punjab) that was founded by Guru Nanak ~ 1500 CE.