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1
Which of the following is
NOT
an ethnic religion?
Hinduism
Shinto
Islam
Judaism
2
This symbol is MOST associated with which belief
Buddhism
Islam
Daoism
Confucianism
3
Believes in the concept of the Kami which can be spirits or natural forces that inhabit objects or spirits of ancestors
Hinduism
Islam
Shinto
Buddhism
4
Which of the following is
NOT
true about Oceania
Most of the smaller islands of Oceania are tropical with dense rainforests
Oceania has been isolated from the rest of the world through most history
Because of geography humans have only settled on the coast of Australia
Australia is mostly open grass plains
5
Which area suffers from a lack of large navigable rivers?
Eastern Africa
South Asia
Western Australia
Eastern USA
6
Which of the following is NOT true about North America
The Major rivers of North America run mostly North/South
The Rockies and appalachians are two of the biggest mountian ranges
Almost every type of biome can be found in North America
For most of Human history North America was a key center of world trade
7
Which of the following is
TRUE
about Russia and Central Asia
Most of the people of Russia live in the Southwest because of the climate
Russia is one of the few major countries without any large mountains
Russia and Central Asia have benefitted from sea trade
All of Russia is flat mostly frozen ground
8
Which religion's main belief is to follow "the way" and be as close and harmonious with nature as possible?
Shinto
Buddhism
Daoism
Hinduism
9
The central part of ______ is huge and flat and perfect for growing crops like Wheat, and Corn. "bread basket"
Asia
Australia
Africa
North America
10
The Ganges river is sacred in which religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Daoism
11
The "Holy Land" of 3 major world religions is contained mostly within this modern-day country.
Israel
China
Saudi Arabia
India
12
In which country am I most likely to find an Orthodox Christian?
France
Brazil
Russia
USA
13
The sutras are religious texts found in which two religions
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism and Christianity
Shintoism and Daoism
Confucianism and Buddhism
14
The Western Wall or "wailing wall" is what's left of the old Temple and is a sacred place for
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
15
What two religions share parts of the same sacred text
Hinduism and Islam
Confucianism and Buddhism
Taoism and Confucianism
Judaism and Christianity
16
Which of the following is TRUE about "the Middle East"
The Middle East is completely hot and dry desert
There are no major rivers in the Middle East because of its climate
The Middle East lacks any valuable natural resources
The Middle East has always been an extremely important area of trade
17
Which of the following is TRUE about South America
Most of Central South America is dense rainforest
The Andes run through the Norhtern Half of South America
There are hardly any major rivers in South America
The Western part of South America is mostly desert
18
There are many overlapping beliefs and traditions in (pick the pair that answers the question BEST)
Daoism and Christianity
Hinduism and Buddhism
Judaism and Confucianism
Islam and Hinduism
19
Which country has the most subsistence farming
USA
Australia
Canada
India
20
Which religion listed below urges its followers to face their holy city and pray 5 times a day at certain times?
Hindusim
Islam
Judaism
Daoism
21
Which of the following is not technically defined as a religion
Confucianism
Hinduism
Daoism
Judaism
22
Stressed the importance of maintaining order in society, and believed that good morals will lead to an orderly society
Confucianism
Hinduism
Daoism
Buddhiusm
23
Which religion is only truly found in Japan
Shinto
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
24
Which of the following religions believe in reincarnation? (Check all that apply)
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
25
The Northern half of _ = crops like potato, and wheat. The southern half = tomatoes, grapes, olives, and figs.
Europe
Africa
Asia
Australia
26
Islam and Judaism have strict restrictions on the eating of ________ as it is seen as unclean.
Chicken
Beef
Pork
Salmon
27
Which philosophy/religion was founded around the same time as Confucianism in China?
Buddhism
Christianity
Daoism
Hinudism
28
A person of which religion below would be most likely to eat a bacon cheeseburger
Jew
Hindu
Christian
Muslim
29
This country is both Middle Eastern and African
Egypt
Israel
Saudi Arabia
Russia
30
Which region of the world is most notable for growing lots of wheat in the North and a lot of Rice in the South?
South America
North America
Europe
East Asia
31
Which of the following is not one of the main branches of Christianity
Protestant
Orthodox
Catholic
Baptist
32
Which of the following is
NOT
true about Africa
Africa has multiple mountain ranges across the continent
Outside of the desert, Africa is all open savanna lands with large animals
Northern Africa is mostly dry and desert
Central Africa contains mostly jungle/rainforest
33
Which of the following is
NOT
true about China and Eastern Asia
Southeast Asia and Southeast China is mostly desert with little agriculture
Two huge rivers cross China connecting the country making trade easier
Western China is very dry
Much of Eastern Asia is very mountainous
34
Which of the following countries is majority Muslim?
Mexico
South Africa
Iran
India
35
Which of the following is
NOT
applicable to Daoism
It was formed in China during the warring states period
attaining material possessions brings happiness
everything should be balanced
harmony is found in nature
36
What is true of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
They all claim the same God
They all were founded in Jersalem
They all share the same sacred texts
They all were developed within a couple of hundred years of one another
37
In Central _______________ crops such as rubber, bananas, and coffee are grown.
Asia
Africa
Europe
North America
38
What is true of both early Christianity and Buddhism?
They both spread along trade routes to China
They both call for a strict social hierarchy in their sacred texts
They were both spread mainly in Europe
They both spread among the lower classes initially
39
Which of the following DOES NOT apply to the 4 Noble Truths
They are the observations of Siddhārtha Gautama
It is associated with the caste system
The 8 fold path will lead us away from the suffering of humanity
Life has constant suffering caused by greed
40
This country is both European and Asian
Russia
India
China
Egypt
41
Which relationship is considered the most important in Confucianism out of the following
Elder Brother and Younger Brother
Father and Son
Husband and Wife
Mother and Son
42
Which of the following is NOT true in regards to Hinduism
Hinduism has no single founder
Many Hindus primarily worship one deity such as Vishnu as their patron god.
Hinduism is heavily practiced throughout all of Asia
Hindu gods can be male or female
43
Which Religion came out of Hinduism but rejected the idea of the caste system?
Confucianism
Daoism
Shinto
Buddhism
44
This interior design without any humans depicted would be most likely found In which religious place of Worship?
Orthodox Christian Church
Buddhist Monastery
Hindu Temple
Muslim Mosque
45
This religion believes you should make a pilgrimage to the Kaba in Mecca pictured below if you are able to in your life
Islam
Judaism
Daoism
Hindusim
46
Which of the following religions does not have a "founder"
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
47
First spread amongst the lower classes of the Roman Empire because of its concepts of eternal life and equality?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
48
What aspect of Hinduism had the most important impact on Indian History?
The spread of ideas like Yoga
The main idea that all life is suffering
The caste system
The belief in reincarnation
49
Which of the following is
NOT TRUE
about South Asia
India has some enormous rivers that cross the country
India has suffered from lack of trade throughout most of it's history
Much of India is dense rainforest in the interior
The Himalayas have separated India from China and the rest of Asia
50
__ contains a huge variety of resources such as oil, diamonds, precious metals, and lots of agricultural products but...
Africa
Middle East
Asia
North America
51
______ has largely depended upon oil as their main resource/export in the last 100+ years
Africa
North America
Middle East
Asia
52
Which religion has a month of fasting in which one does not eat while the sun is out?
Islam
Daoism
Judaism
Hindusim
53
Which of the following is NOT true about Europe
Europe has benefitted from having many ports and areas to access the Sea
Europe has been isolated from World trade through much of history
Southern Europe is very warm and moist
Much of Northern Europe is covered by an enormous plain