Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?

composed of sects which sometimes disagree on beliefs

5 Pillars of Faith-Islam,Ten Commandments-Judaism &Christianity, Eight-fold Path are similar in

serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

Hejira Mohammed's journey from Mecca to Medina is important to Muslims because....

signified the establishment of the Islamic faith

The city of Jerusalem is important because it

has significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, & Indonesia. Which conclusion is true?

Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures

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1
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
group rather than individual welfare
establish peace and harmony
provide the basis for democratic government
religious values rather than economic profits
2
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
follow a code of behavior
practice polytheism
believe in reincarnation
strive for nirvana
3
The Ten Commandments & Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they...
are guidelines for living
established a class structure for society
promise a happy and easy life
consist of prayers for salvation
4
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
Shinto
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
5
Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?
Separation of church and state is a fundamental belief
largely lost its influence of the daily lives of followers
composed of sects which sometimes disagree on beliefs
major goal of leaders is the adaptation of Western culture
6
5 Pillars of Faith-Islam,Ten Commandments-Judaism &Christianity, Eight-fold Path are similar in
offer a happy & easy life for those who follow their teachin
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
7
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share a common belief in
animism
monotheism
reincarnation
nirvana
8
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
9
Hejira Mohammed's journey from Mecca to Medina is important to Muslims because....
ended Mohammed's attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia
established Byzantine rule throughout the region
signified the establishment of the Islamic faith
resulted in Mohammed's early death
10
Christianity and Islam are similar in that the both
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
are polythestic religions
11
The city of Jerusalem is important because it
serves as the financial center of the Middle East
has become center of industrial development for Palestine
is a major port for Israel
has significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
12
Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, & Indonesia. Which conclusion is true?
Islamic nations produce surplus food for export
Most Muslims live in areas that are sparsely populated
Most Muslims tend to support repressive governments
Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures
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The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
a classless society
respect for authority
religious beliefs
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