World Religions — Quiz Answers

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Sort each phrase by whether it describes a central idea of Hinduism, Buddhism, or Sikhism.

Answer:

belief in a Supreme Being who takes different forms,pilgrimage to the Ganges River|belief in the Four Noble Truths,meditation to develop wisdom|belief in one God,visit to a gurdwara

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Which religious leader established Islam?

A
Guru Nanak
B
Muhammad
C
Siddhartha Gautama
D
Jesus
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Which principle is an important part of Judaism?

A
adherence to the Ten Commandments
B
the celebration of Jesus’s birth
C
a pilgrimage to Mecca
D
a strict vegetarian diet
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How are Ramadan and Yom Kippur similar?

A
Each commemorates a new year.
B
Each includes dietary restrictions.
C
Each celebrates the birth of a prophet.
D
Each involves a sacred pilgrimage.
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What differentiates Christianity from Judaism and Islam?

A
a belief in the Ten Commandments as moral laws
B
a practice of having weekly religious services
C
a focus on the teachings of Jesus
D
a belief in monotheism, with teachings to support it
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Which question do many belief systems seek to answer?

A
Are humans alone in the universe?
B
Is one type of government better than others?
C
What happens when a person dies?
D
What is the best way to acquire wealth?
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What is a central component of animism?

A
Divine beings are found in the natural world.
B
Humans are reborn after death.
C
Present actions spiritually influence future life.
D
There is only one God.
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How do ethnic religions differ from universalizing religions?

A
Ethnic religions are polytheistic, while universalizing religions are monotheistic.
B
Ethnic religions are found across Asian countries, while universalizing religions are found across European countries.
C
Ethnic religions are associated with a specific group, while universalizing religions have followers from different groups.
D
Ethnic religions include belief in reincarnation, while universalizing religions do not.

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