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MWH Preface (Time, Geo, Religions)
Which text would be used by Confucians?
What is the world's oldest religion?
MWH Preface (Time, Geo, Religions)
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1
What is the world's oldest religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
2
Which text would be used by Confucians?
Analects
Bible
Torah
Hadith
3
Confucianism is dominant in South and East Asia.
False
True
4
Two major branches of Islam
Protestant/Catholic
Sunni/Shiite
Sunni/Reformed
Sufi/Orthodox
5
Which of these dates is the earliest? (Furthest in the past)
2000 BC
600 BC
5000 BC
3500 BC
6
The Allegory of the Cave
was written in 360 BC. Roughly how many years have past since?
2015
1655
2375
2075
7
Buddhism was established
540-528 BC
610-631 AD
30 AD
3500 BC
8
The Prime Meridian runs through Greenwich England and divides East/West Hemispheres
True
False
9
Years identified with BC
count down
count up
10
What geographic feature divides Europe from Asia?
The isthmus of Panama
The isthmus of Suez
The Ural Mountains
the Caspian Sea
11
Where might you find many Muslims?
North Africa
North America
Oceania
Northern Europe
12
The Five Pillars are central to
Christainity
Judaism
Confucianism
Islam
13
These followers follow both the Four Noble Truths and the Eight Fold Path
Hindus
Buddhists
Christians
Muslims
14
"..To avoid suffering, gain enlightenment, and release from cycle of rebirth." This statement describes the purpose of..
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
15
BC is equivalent to
AD
CE
BCE
16
Where might you find many Buddhists?
North America
Southeast Asia
North Africa
South America
17
The leadership in Islam consists of monks and priests.
True
False
18
Which religion has the most followers worldwide?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
19
The largest diaspora community for Jews (outside of Israel) is in the United States.
True
False
20
An objective for Buddhists would be...
To attend church services every weekend
To reach heaven and avoid hell
To attain nirvana
To honor their covenant with God
21
Which of the following would most likely object to the use of BC and AD in history?
an Athiest
a Lutheran
a Catholic
Fr. Hall
22
Meridians are lines that run parallel to the Equator.
True
False
23
Mandirs are used by
Confucians
Hindus
Buddhists
Christians
24
Which ocean is surrounded by Africa, Asia, and Australia?
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
25
Where might you find many Confucians?
China
Turkey
Russia
India
26
Where might you find many Christians?
South Asia
North Africa
Western Europe
Southwest Asia
27
What does AD stand for?
After Death
Anno Domini
After Dinosaurs
Another Day
28
Buddhism and Islam are the largest minority religions in the United States
True
False
29
The equator is a line of latitude and therefore a parallel
False
True
30
Which of these is the Robinson Projection?
B
D
C
A
31
Which of these is monotheistic and believes in a holy trinity?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
32
Which book would be used by Hindus?
Vedas
Bible
Torah
Qu'ran
33
A common feature in Buddhism and Hinduism is reincarnation
False
True
34
Which of these is the Mercator Projection?
D
C
A
B
35
There is a focus on your role in society, including good government and education for the benefit of society in...
Confucianism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
36
Which two world religions do not worship a deity?
Hinduism and Christianity
Buddhism and Confucianism
Islam and Confucianism
Judaism and Buddhism
37
In Judaism you are expected to focus on your good deeds and works in this life, rather than the next
False
True
38
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are called the
Abrahamic religions
Holy trinity
Ethnic Religions
Polytheistic religions
