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1
As you look at the chart, which region saw the largest increase in terms of percentage?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Europe
the Americas
Asia-Pacific
2
As you look at the chart, from 1910 to 2010 the population of Catholics in Latin America
was 72% larger in 2010
increased by 18 million
decreased by 18 million
decreased by 18%
3
based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
4
Which of the following as no relationship to Polytheism
Hinduism
Judaism
Most ancient religions
the worship of multiple gods
5
What prompted Siddhartha Gautama to leave his princely life?
He wanted to enter a Buddhist monastery
He became aware of human suffering
He went looking for the Eightfold Path
He wanted to covert to Hinduism
6
Jesus was a member of this cultural group
Arabic
Roman
Jewish
Greek
7
Christianity is to Judaism as…
Buddhism is to Hinduism
Islam is to Monotheism
Confucianism is to China
Judaism is to Abraham
8
Based on the information in the chart, the population of Catholics in Latin America
showed no change from 1910 to 2010
increased from 1910 to 2010
none of the above
decreased from 1910 to 2010
9
the first of the monotheistic religions – spawned Christianity & Islam.
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
10
describes the social stratification within India's society
Caste System
Polytheism
Torah
Moksha
11
Which of the following statements is NOT true?
Christianity and Islam are directly related to Judaism
Confucianism stayed regional and centered is Asia.
The caste system was an integral part of Hinduism
The majority of ancient civilizations were monotheistic
12
when confronted with the teachings of Jesus, the Romans had Jesus -----------
exiled
put to death
returned to Jerusalem
award status of emperor
13
As you look at the chart, which region saw the largest decrease in terms of percentage?
Europe
Asia-Pacific
the Americas
Sub-Saharan Africa
14
Who founded Hinduism?
no single person
Siddartha Gautama
Chandragupta Maurya
Asoka
15
founded In China by K'ung Fu Tzu – deals primarily with individual morality and ethics
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Confucianism
16
military emperor, converted to Buddhism resulting in it becoming a major force throughout Asia.
Siddhatha Gautama
Ashoka
Judia
Torah
17
Christ is the Greek word meaning….
crucified
anointed
emperor
sacred
18
All of the following is true about Buddhism – EXCEPT.
Buddhists rejected the caste system
Buddhism originated from Hinduism
Asoka is the supreme being and highest state of existence
It spread rapidly throughout Asia
19
Judaism is defined by a pact or _______ between God & the Jewish people
convenant
decision
disagreement
conflict
20
Originated in India - a family of beliefs & practices focused on the three jewels
Buddhism
Hinduism
Ashoka
Siddhatha Gautama
21
Hinduism is to India as
Judaism is to the Moses
Confucianism is to Europe
Christianity is to Jerusalem
Buddhism is to Asoka
22
Christianity was born from this monotheistic religion
Judaism
Greek Polytheism
Islam
Roman Catholism
23
a religion as well as a social system originated in India
Hinduism
Ashoka
Buddhism
Torah
24
How could people change their caste according to Hindu beliefs?
They could move up in caste by paying more taxes
through reincarnation.
They could move up in caste through marriage
They could change their caste by learning a new trade
25
Which of the following has no relation to Buddhism?
Originated in India
Focuses its beliefs on monotheism
Followers are taught the eightfold path.
Spread into Asia – especially China
26
All of the following statements are true – EXCEPT
Abraham is considered the patriarch of Judaism
All people are considered equal according to Hindu beliefs
Jesus was crucified because he posed a threat to the Romans.
Ancient Chinese governments were accepting of Confucianism
27
The movement of Jews from their homeland to different parts of the word is knows as the…
Exodus
Sabbath
Covenant.
Diaspora
28
Based on the map, all of the following is true about Christianity – EXCEPT.
Most Christians live in the Western Hemisphere.
The Middle-East has the fewest Christians
Americas have more Christians compared to other continents
Christianity is spread pretty evenly throughout the world.
29
Based on the map, Sunni Islam is located primarily in
North Africa
none of the above
Central Africa
South Africa
30
the most holy of the sacred writings in Judaism
Koran
Torah
Ashoka
New Testament
31
Based on the map, all of the following is true about Christianity – EXCEPT
Includes Protestant, Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox.
only located in Southern Africa
Primarily located in Southern Africa
in terms of area – includes about ½ of Africa
32
As you look at the chart, which of the following saw a decrease from 1910 to 2010?
Middle East-N. Africa
Asia-Pacific
the Americas
Sub-Saharan Africa
33
the rules and obligations of the caste you’re born into.
nirvana
dharma
ahimsa
karma
34
Siddhatha Gautama rejected this for the search for the meaning of human suffering.
wealth
war
christianity
Nirvana
35
What is the final goal of a Buddhist?
ahimsa
karma
dharma
nirvana
36
All of the following statements are true – EXCEPT
Christianity & Judaism are considered Abrahamic religions
Monotheism is to Judaism as polytheism is to Hinduism
Asoka is to Hinduism as Jesus is to Christianity
Siddhartha is to Buddhism as Confucius is to Confucianism
37
Which region has the largest population of Christians in terms of percentage in the year 2010?
Sub-Saharan Africa
Asia-Pacific
the Americas
Europe
