Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?

composed of sects which sometimes disagree on beliefs

Five Pillars of FaithIslam,Ten CommandmentsJudaism &Christianity, Eightfold Path are similar in

serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct

Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of....

decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices

The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress

harmony with nature to live in peace

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

Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures

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

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1
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
strive for nirvana
follow a code of behavior
practice polytheism
believe in reincarnation
2
The Koran, jihad, and the hegira are most closely associated with the practice of
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Shinto
3
Which best describes a major characteristic of Islam?
composed of sects which sometimes disagree on beliefs
largely lost its influence of the daily lives of followers
Separation of church and state is a fundamental belief
major goal of leaders is the adaptation of Western culture
4
Five Pillars of FaithIslam,Ten CommandmentsJudaism &Christianity, Eightfold Path are similar in
indicate exactly how to achieve salvation
offer a happy & easy life for those who follow their teachin
were set forth by the founder of the particular religion
serve as guidelines to follow in personal conduct
5
The philosophy of Confucius stresses the importance of
a classless society
religious beliefs
respect for authority
Ms. Moses being awesome in making this Kahoot
6
A goal common to Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism is to
establish peace and harmony
religious values rather than economic profits
provide the basis for democratic government
group rather than individual welfare
7
Christianity and Islam are similar in that the both
have the same religious holidays
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
are polythestic religions
8
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism, Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Africa
Europe
Asia
South America
9
Pax Romana, the Golden Age of Islam, and the Renaissance were all periods of....
cultural isolationism
censorship and regulation
decreasing influence of religion on cultural practices
advancements in arts and in knowledge
10
The belief systems of Daoism, Shinto, and animism stress
obedience to caste rules to achieve moksha
acceptance of monotheism to achieve salvation
harmony with nature to live in peace
proper behavior to maintain social order
11
The religions of Judaism, Christianity, and ISlam share a common belief in
nirvana
monotheism
reincarnation
animism
12
Many Muslims live in Egypt, Nigeria, Pakistan, & Indonesia. Which conclusion is true?
Most Muslims live in areas that are sparsely populated
Islam is practiced by people of many different cultures
Islamic nations produce surplus food for export
Most Muslims tend to support repressive governments
13
The Ten Commandments & Five Pillars of Wisdom are similar in that they...
established a class structure for society
promise a happy and easy life
consist of prayers for salvation
are guidelines for living
14
Hejira Mohammed's journey from Mecca to Medina is important to Muslims because....
established Byzantine rule throughout the region
signified the establishment of the Islamic faith
resulted in Mohammed's early death
ended Mohammed's attempts to spread Islam throughout Arabia
15
The city of Jerusalem is important because it
serves as the financial center of the Middle East
has significance for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
is a major port for Israel
has become center of industrial development for Palestine

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