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HMWH - World Religions
HMWH - World Religions
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Recap of major world religions
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1
_______ is a characteristic of many indigenous religions.
Monotheism
Animism
Polytheism
Feminism
2
The Yin-Yang symbol symbolizes harmony and is typically associated with what two religions (philosophies)?
Confucianism & Christianity
Shinto & Buddhism
Confucianism & Daoism
Hinduism & Buddhism
3
What is the purpose of rites and ceremonies in religions?
To help to preserve religious traditions.
To honor the god or gods of the people
To strengthen their beliefs.
To mark special days in the religious calendar.
4
The following are major characteristics of Judaism except...
The Qur'an
The Western Wall
Yom Kippur
The celebration of Hanukkah
5
Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Protestantism are all major forms of what religion...
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Confucism
6
______ is the oldest of the world's major religions; it developed among the cultures in India.
Shinto
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
7
This is often recognized as a symbol of what religion?
Sikhism
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
8
Hindus believe that when a person dies his or her soul is reborn, this is known as ________.
Nirvana
Sukkot
Reincarnation
Kami
9
Vaisakhi is a Sikh festival that takes place in April and celebrates...
Women's contribution to their communities
The birth of male babies in Punjab.
The lunar eclipse.
The beginning of the new year and harvest season.
10
_____ is a sacred site for all Muslims. All those able are instructed to complete a hajj once in their lives.
Makkah
The Temple of Qufu
Bethlehem
The Western Wall
