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1
Filial Piety is concerned with _____.
accepting unmarried women into ordination
refusal to intermarry
deep respect for young children
deep respect for one's elders
2
The sacred text of Islam is called what?
Rigveda
Analects
Torah
Qur'an
3
Which of the following individuals was MOST likely to believe in Zoroastrianism in the time of Mohammed?
A trader from Rome.
An artist from the Sassanid Empire.
A follower of Mohammed from Mecca.
A young warrior who lived in Byzantium.
4
Which of the following best defines a layman?
A non-ordained member of a faith.
An official sanctioned member of church authority.
A female shaman/priest.
A priest/shaman of a faith.
5
Which one of the following best defines Hinduism?
The world's largest religion and a combination of the beliefs, cultural pra
A unified system of beliefs that reflect the cultural practices, faith and
An integrated, structured system of beliefs similar to Christianity, Islam
The world's oldest religion and a combination of the beliefs, cultural prac
6
Why do Jews practice circumcision?
Circumcision is one of the Five Pillars.
Circumcision is a symbol of the covenant between the Jews and God.
Circumcision is written in the Ten Commandments.
Circumcision is required by the New Testament.
7
During the Vedic Period, which two cultures fused to form ancient Hinduism?
Etruscan and Aryan
Etruscan and Goth
Vandal and Harappa
Harappa and Aryan
8
The followers of Abu Bakr would come to be known as the _____ Muslims.
Shia
Orthodox
Sufi
Sunni
9
The Judeo-Christian Ten Commandments are an example of a _____.
moral code
covenant
contract
treaty
10
Which city remains the holiest city to all Muslims?
Mecca
Jerusalem
Medina
Damascus
11
Why did Mohammed decide to migrate to Medina from Mecca?
The people welcomed him as a prophet and political leader.
Medina was near the path where polytheist caravans would pass, for raiding.
He wanted to marry Khadijah, who was living in Medina.
He wanted Medina to become the main holy city of the Muslims.
12
Why was the the Sixth Crusade, which was led by Frederick II of Germany, successful?
The Muslim forces were out-manned and outgunned by European forces.
Frederick II enlisted the English and their superior naval power.
The Muslim forces in Jerusalem were disorganized and caught off guard.
Frederick II learned Arabic and succeeded through means of diplomacy.
13
Which of the following is NOT an example of the 'five key relationships' promoted in the Jen (Ren) principle?
A father teaches his son skills for success in life.
A husband provides physically and emotionally for his wife.
A master honors his servant for working hard even in his absence.
One feudal lord steals land from another feudal lord.
14
What is the belief in Trinity?
Following the crucifixion, Jesus was resurrected on three occasions.
God is the Father, God is the Son, and God is the Holy Spirit.
Jesus was Jewish as well as Christian and Muslim.
God is the Father, God is the Mother, and God is the Child.
15
Asceticism can be understood as _____
Indulging in self-gratification
Achieving freedom from pain
Reaching a state of enlightenment
Imposing severe self-discipline
16
Which religion was at the roots of early Christian church?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
17
What is NOT true about Master Kung?
He was born around 551 BCE.
He is known as Confucius in the Western world.
He was from an aristocratic family.
He was born in Japan.
18
How did Confucianism eventually spread around the world?
Master Kung's family members traveled outside of China to spread his belief
Mencius spread the philosophy throughout China after Master Kung died
Master Kung traveled in China during the 18th century to spread his beliefs
Kung's relationship with feudal lords caused them to adopt his teachings
19
Which of the following is true of Confucianism?
It never deals with personal conduct.
It is based on great allegiance to one god.
It has a code of conduct that deals with attitude, motivation, and behavior
It bans communication between the living and the dead.
20
How are the Torah and the Christian Bible similar? How are they different?
The Torah is the Old Test., while the Christian Bible is only the New Test.
Torah is a record of past events, while Christian Bible is a moral guide
The Torah and the Christian Bible are exactly the same
Torah is the Old Test., while the Christian Bible contains the Old & New T
21
How does Hinduism approach the concept of reality?
Reality exists only in the afterlife.
Reality is unified under a divine entity called Brahman.
Reality is human suffering, which can only be changed through moksha.
Reality is always changing and chaotic.
22
Which world faith was NOT practiced in the Middle East when Mohammed was born?
Judaism
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Polytheistic idol worship
23
The sacred text of Hinduism is called what?
Qur'an
Analects
Rigveda
Torah
24
Which of these is NOT true of Judaism?
It has millions of followers.
It holds to the Torah.
It is one of the world's youngest religions
It is monotheistic.
25
What is the "lands of Canaan"?
The area of land where Jesus Christ rose from the dead.
The area of land in and around Mecca.
The area of land promised to Abraham, by god, to reward him for his faith.
The location where Buddha reached Nirvana.
26
Which of the following is the main reason why Judaism has survived for so many years when other religions haven't?
Jewish law prohibits marrying outside of the religion.
Jewish religious texts have been translated to European languages.
Judaism has a holy text to preserve its beliefs, laws and history.
Jewish holidays are ingrained in the society of the United States
27
The sacred text of Confucianism is called what?
Torah
Analects
Rigveda
Qur'an
28
How does Judaism differ from other religions in regard to beliefs about the creation of the world?
They believe it was created through sex.
They believe the Big Bang caused it.
They believe God spoke it into existence.
They believe it began as a result of battle.
29
Which of the following is TRUE about the Confucian concept of Te?
Te is translated as way to heaven & developed due to an emphasis on rulers
Te is translated as moral power and developed due to an emphasis on rulers
Te is translated as a way to heaven due to an emphasis on monasteries
Te is translated as moral power and developed due to an emphasis on laymen
30
Almost the entire Christian Bible was written by _____ men.
Jewish
Christian
Persian
Greek
31
The early Christian church sprang from Judaism during the reign of the _____ empire.
Roman
Persian
Egyptian
Sumerian
32
What do Reform and Conservative Jewish denominations have in common?
They both see Judaism as purely a religious category
They both are more popular in Europe and the USA than in Israel
They both recognize Jesus Christ as the Messiah
They both see the Torah as having no divine attribution
33
Who is considered the father of Judaism?
Isaac
Mencius
Abu Bakr
Abraham
34
Sam has read on Taoism and considers herself to be Taoist. Which of the following would best describe her belief system?
A strong belief in social classes
A belief in simplicity and harmony
A belief in an organized structure of society
A belief in capitalism
35
How old is the Jewish faith?
> 30,000 years
> 300 years
There is no way of knowing.
> 3,000 years
36
The Great Schism divided Christianity into _____.
Western Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy
Lutheranism and Catholicism
Calvinism and Eastern Orthodoxy
Western Orthodoxy and Judaism
37
How did the claim of Ali to become Mohammed's successor differ from that of Abu Bakr?
Ali was supported by the Sunnis, while Abu Bakr was supported by the Shia.
Ali was chosen by the elders, but Abu Bakr had the support of the populace.
Ali was Mohammed's son, while Abu Bakr was not related to him.
Ali was related to Mohammed, but Abu Bakr was the first male Islam convert.
38
Which political structure preceded Confucianism in China?
Socialism
Feudalism
Democracy
Oligarchy
39
The Abbasid family brought Islam to a 'Golden Age' but would ultimately be defeated at the hands of the _____.
Umayyads
Mongols
Byzantine
Christian Crusaders
40
Which statement about Buddhism is NOT true?
Scholars do not agree conclusively on when Buddhism was founded
Its founder came to be known as Buddha, or The Enlightened One
Most Buddhists are in India, the country where Buddhism was founded
The founder of Buddhism is believed by many to have been a prince
41
Taoism is believed to have originated in _____.
Vietnam
India
China
Nepal
42
Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative Judaism mainly disagree on what topic?
The existence of Moses
The close association between Jewish religion and ethnic/cultural identity
The divinity of Jesus Christ
The absolute divinity of the law
43
Which of these statements is the most historically accurate?
Taoism was founded in the year 392 BCE.
No one is really sure when Taoism began to form.
Taoism was founded in the year 450 BCE.
Taoism was founded in the year 562 BCE.
44
Objects, places, people, or things forbidden by a faith are known as _____.
taboos
ritual acts
tattoos
idols
45
How were the Sassanid and Byzantine Empires similar?
They were both the target of an Islamic religious jihad.
They both had a weak economy in the time of Mohammed.
The majority of their populations were practicing Christians.
They both attacked Mohammed and his rising empire.
46
Why was the Ark of the Covenant so important to the Hebrews?
It served as a tool in the sacrifice of Abraham's son.
It was an idol, the physical representation of God used by the Hebrews
It contained the written version of the hundreds of laws Moses created
It contained the original Ten Commandments written by God himself.
47
Which of the following statements most accurately reflects the life of Siddhartha Gautama?
Hindu priest who rejected the teachings of Hinduism and Christianity
son of a Chinese king who left a life of splendor to help the poor
monk who rejected the teachings of other monks and created his own brand
born wealthy / driven by the realization of suffering to seek enlightenment
48
The sacred text of Judaism is called what?
Torah
Rigveda
Analects
Qur'an
49
Which of the following statements is NOT a belief about God shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims?
Jesus Christ is the messiah.
Their god is all powerful.
Their god is all seeing.
Their god is all knowing.
50
A Confucian leader who possesses Te is referred to as a _____
Lieh-Tzu
Chun-Tzu
Lao-Tzu
Chuang-Tzu
51
Yom Kippur is also known as the _____.
End of Harvest
Jewish New Year
First day of Spring
Day of Atonement
52
What does the Passover commemorate?
freedom of Jews from Egyptian slavery & the passing over of the death angel
The creation of the world.
The renewal of Spring and the rebirth of God.
The judgement of the past year's sins.
53
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Fasting during the month of Ramadan
Recognizing Allah as one of various Gods
Circumcision
Recognizing Jesus as God's messenger
54
What is Nirvana?
holy Indian city of which Gautama's father was ruler
feeling of disillusionment with the Hindu religion
The type of tree that Gautama was sitting under when he reached divineness
highest level of divine consciousness at which point humans are free
55
What is moksha to the Hindu faith?
The discipline of fasting.
The relief from the cycle of life and death.
The giving of alms.
A special pilgrimage to the Himalayan region.
56
How did Constantinism revise the role of the church and state?
It emphasized the special role of a secular state.
It emphasized the unity of all naturally born Romans.
It focused on the necessity of an inclusive society without slavery.
It focused on the integration of church and state.
57
Which of these men is believed to be the first to receive the revelation of the Tao?
Yang-ming
Vishnu
Lao-tzu
Siddhartha Gautama
58
A strict adherence to the laws of the Torah is a definitive trait of which denomination of Judaism?
Messianic Judaism
Reform Judaism
Conservative Judaism
Orthodox Judaism
59
Which of the following was the main reason for the failure of almost all of the Christian Crusades?
the complexities of Middle Eastern politics.
inferior military technology.
a lack of food and water.
a gross ignorance of Middle Eastern geography and climate.
60
Why did Constantine initially convert to Christianity around 312CE?
he read the Bible and wanted a religion where all men would be equal
he was frustrated with corruption and believed a new religion could help
he prayed to the pagan gods and they didn't send help
he prayed during the battle of Milvian Bridge and thought he saw the vision
61
Hinduism is believed to have originated in the _____ River Valley.
Ganges
Tigris & Euphrates
Indus
Nile
62
Which of the following best describes the comparison between Christianity and Confucianism?
Unlike Christianity, Confucianism does not teach the worship of a god.
Unlike Christianity, Confucianism does not put emphasis on human behavior.
Unlike Christianity, Confucianism does not teach respect for elders.
Unlike Christianity, Confucianism does not have any religious text.
63
The act of venerating elders and ancestors, at times even through sacrifice, is called _____ in Confucianism.
Jing
Lunyu
Gui
Filial Piety
