AP Hug - World Religions Review

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

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

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Sikhism?

What best summarizes the historic diffusion of Judaism?

Judaism 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.

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

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

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

These religions trace their heritage to the historical figure Abraham.

The belief in many gods.

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

The founder of Hinduism

Founder of Buddhism

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

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

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Islam?

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

Which of the following religions is considered monotheistic?

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

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

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

Which of the following religions is considered an ethnic religion?

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

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

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

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.

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

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

The belief in one god.

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

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

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

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Buddhism?

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

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

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

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

Which answer best describes the diffusion of Hinduism?