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Global Regents on World Religions 41-80
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1
One way in which the Five Relationship, the Ten Commandments & the Eightfold Path are similar
is that they promote polytheism
is that they describe secularism
is that they provide codes of behavior
is that they establish gender equality
2
Which speaker is expressing an idea from a polytheistic religion?
B
C
A
D
3
Which characteristic is associated with both Akbar the Great & Suleiman the Magnificent?
Practicing religious tolerance toward members of society
Forcing the conversion of citizens to Christianity
Expanding the role of legislative bodies
Promoting equal rights for women
4
Which practice is most closely associated with a person of the Islamic faith?
Praying five times a day
Worshipping many gods
Following the Eightfold Path
Refraining from eating meat on Fridays
5
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
self-determination and democracy
Practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
competition and financial success
maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
6
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity share a belief in
papal supremacy
reincarnation and the Four Noble Truths
teaching of the Koran (Qur'an)
An ethical code of conduct and monotheism
7
Which concept is best reflected in this passage?
Karma
Animism
Monotheism
Baptism
8
Which generalization can be made based on these statements?
Religions have had little impact on the rise of empires
Leaders are often influenced by cultural belief systems
Many political leaders discouraged religious toleration
Christianity has been a dominant force in Europe and India
9
Akbar the Great tried to unify the Mughal Empire & create peace between different Indians by
Promoting a policy of religious toleration
Establishing Buddhism as the state religion
Forcing all people to adopt modern dress
Building the Taj Mahal to inspire healing
10
These statements illustrate a result of
Fundamentalism
Economic nationalism
Cultural diffusion
Westernization
11
What is the best conclusion based on the information provided by this map?
Islam became the dominant religion in many diverse cultures
Islam was slow to expand from its origin in Persia
Islam spread to regions that had cultures similar to Arabia
Islam’s influence is rapidly decreasing in the modern world
12
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Confucianism
Shinto
Animism
Judaism
13
Which speaker refers to the establishment of Islam?
C
B
A
D
14
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they ask their followers to
Follow a code of behavior
believe in reincarnation
practice polytheism
strive for nirvana
15
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan and of Christianity into Africa are examples of
Cultural diffusion
Modernization
Isolation
Ethnic conflict
16
Muslims’ references to Christians and Jews as “People of the Book” demonstrates they all shared
a belief in the five relationships
a belief in Dharma
a belief in the pope
a belief in monotheism
17
A goal of modern-day religious fundamentalism is to
Encourage the practice of other religions
Adopt secular attitudes instead of religious beliefs.
Combine the religious teachings of Islam and Christianity
Maintain traditional religious values in society
18
According to the map, by A.D. 750 Islam had spread from
The Indus River to Spain
Senegal to India
Cairo to Tours
Mecca to Asia Minor
19
Each of these statements reflects the concept of
Urbanization
isolationism
Cultural diffusion
Civil disobedience
20
Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism Buddhism, and Hinduism?
Europe
South America
Africa
Asia
21
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Daoism
Jainism
Judaism
Shinto
22
One way in which the Eightfold Path & the Five Pillars of Faith are similar is that these rules
stress the spiritual being in all natural objects
restrict social mobility
suggest a deep respect for nature and reincarnation
represent codes of behavior
23
Which conclusion is most valid based on these statements related to belief systems?
Water plays an important role in these belief systems
Understanding nature is a requirement of these religions
The Middle East was the birthplace of these belief systems
Pilgrimages to mountains are encouraged by these religions
24
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
Torah
Analects
New Testament
Qur'an (Koran)
25
Which concept is most closely associated with this map of Asia?
Colonization
Cultural diffusion
Nonalignment
Urbanization
26
One way in which the Indian leaders Asoka & Akbar the Great are similar is that they are both
Best known for promoting religious toleration
Best known for promoting enslavement of prisoners
Best known for promoting special taxes for Hindus
Best known for promoting the spread of Buddhism
27
Which generalization is supported by the information in these four statements?
In many religions, a range of beliefs often exists
Religion is becoming less important to people
A hierarchy of leadership exists in all religions
A belief in a god is common to all religions
28
The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant churches are all based on
The leadership of the pope
The concept of reincarnation
The teaching of Muhammad
The principles of Christianity
29
Which area was most affected by both Islam & Buddhism in the period from 200 B.C. to A.D. 1450?
Arabian Peninsula
Coastal China
Indian subcontinent
Japanese islands
30
The practice of Islam throughout much of West Africa is evidence that
Islam spread beyond the borders of the Arabian Peninsula
Islam originated in West Africa & spread to the Middle East
Europeans encouraged Islamic beliefs
Chinese trade carried Islamic beliefs to West Africa
31
The spread of Islam into the kingdoms of Ghana and Mali resulted from
Cultural diffusion
Self-determination
Imperialism
Ethnocentrism
32
Which religion requires fasting during Ramadan, prayer 5 times a day & a pilgrimage to Mecca?
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
33
The situation described in the passage led to the
Fall of Constantinople
Division of Sunnis and Shiites
Tensions between Protestants and Catholics
Pogroms in Russia
34
The Ten Commandments, the Eightfold Path, and the Five Pillars of Faith each serve to
Establish systems of justice
Provide followers with a guide for living
Establish distinctions between social classes
Provide regulations for government workers
35
Which belief system is described in this passage?
Confucianism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
36
Thispassagedescribestheexperienceofafollower of
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
37
What is the main idea of this passage?
Arabs, Jews, & Christians shared houses & places of worship
Spain was troubled by deep-rooted religious conflicts
The Torah and the Bible were rejected in Muslim Spain
Religious tolerance in Muslim Spain fostered a rich culture
38
Followers of which religion engage in these practices?
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
39
These sites symbolize the
Limited architectural skills of builders in the Middle East
Geographic isolation of the city
Cultural diversity of the Middle East
Roman domination of the Mediterranean in the 1st Century
40
This translated quotation from the Qur'an [Koran] refers to
Shiva
Muhammad
Allah
Buddha