World Religions

Question 1

According to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, three days after Jesus was crucified, he

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rose from the dead.

Question 2

How did Buddhists promote the study and spread of Buddhism?

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by opening monestaries.

Question 3

An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in

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monotheism or a single God.

Question 4

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT for

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marriage.

Question 5

In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve

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enlightenment.

Question 6

In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah, indicating he was

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chosen by God to save humankind.

Question 7

In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve

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enlightenment.

Question 8

Hinduism traces its roots to

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the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature.

Question 9

The First Temple built by King Solomon in Jerusalem is considered

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the most sacred place in Judaism.

Question 10

Muslims believe the Qur'an contains the complete message of God as revealed to

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Muhammed

Question 11

As a result of the Jewish Diaspora, Jews were forced to

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disperse across the Middle East.

Question 12

Confucius viewed _____ as important to building a more harmonious society.

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the five basic relationships

Question 13

All of the following are aspects of the Hindu belief system EXCEPT

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nirvana.

Question 14

Which Confucian value became deeply woven into Chinese culture?

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all of the above

Question 15

Which figure is considered an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

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Abraham

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