The diffusion of religion is best described as the process of __________. A. restricting religious practices B. spreading religious beliefs to new areas and cultures C. blending religions to the point where all become similar D. influencing political arenas as cultures become more advanced Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following belief systems are examples of Dharmic religions? A. Christianity and Judaism B. Christianity and Hindusim C. Buddhism and Islam D. Buddhism and Hinduism Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Followers of Dharmic religions, such as Hinduism and Buddhism, __________. A. share a belief in a single god (monotheism) B. believe in a constant cycle of life and rebirth C. follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama D. share many of the holy texts of Judaism Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
What is the most important reason that Christianity is so geographically widespread? A. the emigration of Christians to non-Christian areas around the world B. the conquest of non-Christian areas by Christian colonial powers C. trade between Christian nations and nations of other faiths D. the increased availability of new technology and forms of communication Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between culture and the environment? A. Culture and the environment are unrelated. B. Cultures and environments influence one another. C. Cultures do not change environments. D. Environments cannot influence cultures. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Why do subcultures form within a society? A. Most citizens wish to conform to accepted norms. B. Traditional cultures cannot always accommodate diverse beliefs and customs. C. One culture is usually enough for all members of a society. D. The dominant culture is the one that generally has the greatest appeal. 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.
Which of the following is an example of cultural assimilation? A. A new immigrant from Mexico learns how to speak English after enrolling in an American school. B. More Americans watched World Cup soccer in 2010 than in 2006. C. Restaurants in California adapt Chinese dishes for American tastes. D. The Irish band U2 has a hit record in the US. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Which statement best summarizes the process of cultural sharing? A. Cultures change over time as groups pass their values to other groups and adopt practices of other groups. B. Culture is best defined as the values of a group of people, which do not change over time and are not shared with others. C. Cultures only change by force, when one group imposes its values and ideas on others. D. Cultural differences became indistinguishable by the beginning of the 21st century. 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.
The Tuareg culture exhibits a combination of __________. A. African and Christian traditions B. African and Jewish traditions C. Islamic and pre-Islamic traditions D. American Indian and Christian traditions 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.
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.
The term "Diaspora" refers to __________. A. the break of Christianity with Judaism B. the blending of Jewish and Muslim traditions C. the spread of Islam to southern Europe and western Asia D. the spread of Judaism through the Middle East and southern Europe Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
As of 2009, the largest and most widespread religion in the world was __________. A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Islam 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.
Cultures may adopt the values and practices of other groups. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
Popular culture __________. A. is fluid and can change quickly B. did not exist before 1990 C. is practiced only by young people D. discourages innovation or change 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.
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.
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