World Religions

Question 1

Which of the following could NOT be characterized as a Universalizing religion?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT an important characteristic of Christian monasticism?

Accepted Answer

Intellectual Discussion

Question 3

What is the most accurate definition of Karma?

Accepted Answer

Deeds done in a former life decide what form a soul takes in the next one.

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT an Abrahamic faith?

Accepted Answer

Mahayana Buddhism

Question 5

The two main divisions of Islam are Sunni Muslims and Shia. The Shia are concentrated in:

Accepted Answer

Iran

Question 6

Confucianism became the dominant system of thought in China by the 200's CE. Who was Confucius?

Accepted Answer

A government official

Question 7

For most of the past 2,000 years, Jewish communities have been....

Accepted Answer

Dispersed around the world.

Question 8

Which animal is considered unclean and forbidden to eat in both Islam and Judaism?

Accepted Answer

The Pig

Question 9

What name is given to the oldest texts in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

Question 10

The 'Caste' system divides Hindus into a social hierarchy. Which group is at the top?

Accepted Answer

Brahmin: Priests and scholars

Question 11

The world's oldest monotheistic religion is:

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 12

According to Islamic scholarship, their most sacred text, the Qu'ran, is based upon....

Accepted Answer

Revelations that God transmitted to Muhammad.

Question 13

Which of the following best represents the primary and most central part of Mohammed's early teachings?

Accepted Answer

There is only one God.

Question 14

Buddhism originated about 500 BC in:

Accepted Answer

Northern India

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