Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?

Untouchables did work others considered lowly.

Why did the Buddha decide NOT to escape into enlightenment right away?

He wanted to teach people the path he had found.

What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?

The rich should share their wealth.

What do Christians mean by the "Holy Trinity?"

three beings that make up one God

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1
Which common feature of most ancient religions did the Jews reject (refuse, say no to)?
polytheism
tradition
morality
ritual
2
Which of these is the best reason for someone in India to study Sanskrit?
to talk to ordinary people
to run for political office
to read the ancient texts
to understand road signs
3
Jewish forms of worship and ways of life were taught in many different countries by:
prophets
rabbis
priests
professors
4
Why were Untouchables excluded from other Indians?
Untouchables were foreigners (not from India).
Untouchables shared all their goods.
Untouchables had to eat a special diet.
Untouchables did work others considered lowly.
5
Why did the Buddha decide NOT to escape into enlightenment right away?
He preferred to follow a middle way.
He did not want to leave his wife and child behind.
He forgot his dream when he woke up.
He wanted to teach people the path he had found.
6
The festival of Diwali, which begins the Hindu New Year, celebrates:
the food from a good harvest
the victory of good over evil
the long life of the wise elders
the changing of the seasons
7
The roots of Hinduism are found in the Vedas, which are:
a group of people from Europe
the three most important deities
a collection of sacred texts
the temples where rituals were performed
8
The Five Pillars of Islam teach Muslims to do all of the following EXCEPT:
Charity (zakat)
Prayer (salat)
Fasting (siyam)
Reading the Quran (shariah)
9
What teaching by Muhammad most upset the leaders of Mecca?
Children should learn to read.
Women should have more rights.
The rich should share their wealth.
Trade with unbelievers was wrong.
10
What do Christians mean by the "Holy Trinity?"
Joseph, Mary, and the baby Jesus
the church on different continents
the period leading up to Easter
three beings that make up one God
11
What do Christians around the world have in common?
the form of worship
the style of church building
the Book of Common Prayer
the teachings of Jesus
12
What troubled the Buddha on his first few trips out into the world?
inequality of wealth
cruelty, evil, and lack of caring
aging, sickness, and death
prejudice against lower castes
13
Which goal did Buddhism teach people to move toward?
making elaborate sacrifices
reaching enlightenment
converting everybody
completing a big pilgrimage

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