Exploring Culture: World Religions Answers

Religion is a set of devoutly followed beliefs that often explain the creation of the universe and the nature of human existence. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In Buddhism, the __________ provides a set of concepts to improve life and reach enlightenment. A. Torah B. Bible C. Qur’an D. Eightfold Path Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following statements best characterizes the differences between monotheism, polytheism, and animism? A. Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions do not involve a belief in any gods. B. Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, while the other two types of religions always involve a belief in multiple gods. C. Monotheism refers to a belief in one god, polytheism refers to a belief in multiple gods, and animism refers to a belief in the spiritual power of nature. D. Monotheism refers to a belief in many gods, while polytheism and animism always refer to belief in one god. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

The Torah consists of five books that include __________. A. the Islamic book of prayer B. a compilation of Judaic law C. writings of all Jewish prophets D. the first books of the Qur’an Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following religions is practiced by the largest percentage of the world’s population? A. Buddism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Buddhism is both a religion and a philosophy. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following lists the correct order in which the three religions were founded, from oldest to newest? A. Judaism, Islam, Christianity B. Islam, Christianity, Judaism C. Judaism, Christianity, Islam D. Christianity, Judaism, Islam Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following is not included in the Christian Bible? A. books from the Torah B. other Jewish writings not contained in the Torah C. the first three books of the Qur’an D. the New Testament Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

In what geographic region were both Buddhism and Hinduism founded? A. Western Europe B. South Asia C. North America D. the Middle East Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Which of the following characteristics is not shared by the faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam? A. Abraham is an important figure in all three religions. B. All three are polytheistic religions. C. Holy texts in all three religions describe many similar events, figures, and stories. D. The city of Jerusalem is a holy site in all three faiths. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.