Chapter Six Religion Test Questions
Animism in Africa is declining rapidly as it gives way to what two other major world religions? A. Islam and Christianity B. Islam and Buddhism C. Buddhism and Judaism D. Judaism and Islam E. Christianity and Buddhism
A. Islam and Christianity
Which is not a characteristic of a hierarchical religion? A. It encourages each congregation to be self-sufficient B. Regional administration is located in large cities C. It organizes territory into local administrative units D. It has a well defined hierarchical structure E. It fosters interaction among different congregations
A. It encourages each congregation to be self-sufficient
Numerically speaking, which of the following religions has the smallest number of adherents? A. Judaism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Hinduism E. Buddhism
A. Judaism
For many people on Earth, religion serves as a source of A. Key values and beliefs B. Ethnic identification C. Material culture D. Literary tradition E. popular culture
A. Key values and beliefs
Which of the following regions is the most solidly Roman Catholic? A. Latin America B. North America C. Europe D. Central Africa E. Australia/Pacific Islands
A. Latin America
Universalizing religions mostly have in common A. Origins with individual men or prophets B. Unknown or unclear origins C. Belief in multiple deities D. Holy sites in Jerusalem E. Roots in agricultural practices
A. Origins with individual men or prophets
The majority of Sikhs are located in the __________ region of India. A. Punjab B. Bangalore C. Delhi D. Ganges E. Bengali
A. Punjab
The goal of the majority of people living in Northern Ireland is to A. Remain part of the United Kingdom B. Migrate to the Republic of Ireland C. Become part of the Republic of Ireland D. Join the Irish Republican Army E. Establish an independent republic
A. Remain part of the United Kingdom
Unlike other universalizing religions, Buddhism A. Remained concentrated in one region of the world B. Was not begun by an individual founder C. Was founded in China D. Worships more than one god E. diffused primarily by colonization
A. Remained concentrated in one region of the world
Which pair of religions are both considered hierarchical religion? A. Roman Catholicism and Mormonism B. Mormonism and Southern Baptist C. Mormonism and Islam. D. Roman Catholicism and Islam E. Southern Baptist and Islam
A. Roman Catholicism and Mormonism
Roman Catholic's are clustered in the U.S. southwest primarily because of migration of A. Roman Catholics from Latin America B. Roman Catholics from the northeastern United States C. Roman Catholics from Ireland D. Protestants to the north E. Protestants to the east
A. Roman Catholics from Latin America
Jerusalem's geography represents a particularly difficult religious conflict to resolve because A. Sacred sites to Jews and Muslims are literally built one on top of the other B. The population of Jerusalem is majority Christian but surrounded by majority Jewish and Muslim populations on either side. C. The Israeli government has separated the most sacred sites with a massive concrete wall D. Israel captured the Sinai peninsula from Egypt E. Jews and Muslims have never co-existed peacefully
A. Sacred sites to Jews and Muslims are literally built one on top of the other
A relatively small group that has broken away from an established church is a A. Sect B. Dialect C. Family D. Branch E. Denomination
A. Sect
The conflict in Northern Ireland is geographically represented by A. Spatial segregation of religious groups in the capital B. The physical landscape creating a division from Southern Ireland C. Long barriers and police checkpoints D. Street signs in two different languages, depending on the dominance of each language E. The creation e a demilitarized zone along the border.
A. Spatial segregation of religious groups in the capital
The dominant branch of Islam is A. Sunni B. Druze C. Eastern Orthodoxy D. Sikh E. Shiite
A. Sunni
Hinduism has not spread by expansion diffusion in modern times, but at one time it did spread by relocation diffusion as a result of A. The transportation of Indian workers abroad during the colonial period B. Conquest by military groups. C. Forced relocation by Islamic invaders D. Missionary activities overseas
A. The transportation of Indian workers abroad during the colonial period
Adherents to the Bahái faith have built Houses of Worship on every populated continent A. To demonstrate the global extent of the religion B. Because of a religious taboo in crossing oceans C. To memorialize the missionary travels of its prophet D. To symbolize the five pillars of its faith E. All with entrances facing east
A. To demonstrate the global extent of the religion
Where are the hearths of the three largest universalizing religions all located?
Asia
Buddhist pilgrimages to Bodh Gaya are focused on A. The birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama B. A Bhodi tree under which the Buddha taught C. A Shrine to Krishna D. The grave of the Buddha
B. A Bhodi tree under which the Buddha taught
An ethnic religion is A. Based on only one language B. Appealing mostly to one group of people in one place C. Based on belief in one particular spiritual leader D. Younger than a universalizing religion
B. Appealing mostly to one group of people in one place
A universalizing religion A. Is based on the physical characteristics of a particular location on the Earth's surface B. Appeals to people living in a wide variety of locations C. Is rarely transmitted through missionaries D. Is usually found in less developed countries E. All of the above
B. Appeals to people living is a wide variety of locations
All evangelical religions are also universalizing religions. Which religion demonstrates that the reverse is not always true (i.e., is an example of a non-evangelical, universalizing religion)? A. Christianity B. Buddhism C. Protestantism D. Polytheism E. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
Which of the following religions is matched most correctly with its hearth? A. Christianity - Italy B. Buddhism - Northeastern India/Nepal C. Islam - Egypt D. Judaism - Iran E. Hinduism - Tibet
B. Buddhism - Northeastern India/ Nepal
The predominant religion in Latin America is A. Islam B. Catholicism C. Protestantism D. Animism E. Eastern Orthodoxy
B. Catholicism
The world's largest universalizing religion is A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Islam E. Shintoism
B. Christianity
Mahayanists, in contrast to Theravadists, emphasize Buddha's A. Life of self help B. Compassion C. Renouncing of worldly goods D. Wisdom E. Practice of meditation
B. Compassion
A Pakistani man moves his entire family to a predominantly Pakistani neighborhood in London where he and his community maintain many of their cultural traditions. This describes a A. Diorama B. Diaspora C. Multicultural enclave D. Pakistani ghetto E. gentrified community
B. Diaspora
Which is a branch of Christianity? A. Druze B. Eastern Orthodox C. Shiite D. Theravadist E. Judaism
B. Eastern Orthodox
Which of the following religions did not originate with a founder or innovating prophet? A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Islam D. Taoism E. Confucianism
B. Hinduism
How are Buddhism and Hinduism different? A. Buddhists practice meditation; Hindus reject the practice of meditation n B. Hindus have a rigid caste system; Buddhists reject the caste system C. Hindus believe in reincarnation; Buddhists believe in heaven D. Buddhists believe in ahimsa (non-violence), while Hindus do not believe in nonviolence. E. Buddhists are polytheists; Hindus are monotheists.
B. Hindus have a rigid caste system; Buddhists reject the caste system
What major universalizing religion originated in present day India?
Buddhism
The ideology of Zionism has as its goal A. The merger of Judaism with other religions B. The merger of the three modern divisions of Judaism C. A homeland for the Jewish people D. The elimination of the Orthodox division within the faith
C. A homeland for the Jewish people
Which statement best describes the distribution of the Jewish population in the world? A. Nearly 90% if all Jews in the world live in Israel B. Most Jews live in Russia and Eastern Europe C. About half of all Jews live in Israel, the rest are concentrated in urban areas of Europe and North America. D. About half of all Jews live in European cities, the rest live in Israel. E. Only one-quarter of all Jews live in Israel, the rest are concentrated in North America
C. About half of all Jews live in Israel, the rest are concentrated in urban areas of Europe and North America
Administration of the Roman Catholic Church is hierarchical. Which of the following describes the geographical hierarchy from largest unit to smallest? A. Church - archdiocese - diocese - parish B. Archdiocese - diocese - church - parish C. Archdiocese - diocese - parish - church D. Parish - diocese - archdiocese - church E. church - parish - diocese - archdiocese
C. Archdiocese - diocese - parish - church
Everyday worship in Hinduism is most likely to take place A. At a holy shrine B. As part of a pilgrimage C. At home D. In a pagoda E. in a temple
C. At home
Why have the Chinese government begun to encourage cremation over burial of the dead? A. Burials take up too much space in the cities that might otherwise be used for recreation B. Burials are a reminder of death on the landscape C. Burials in China take too much space in the countryside that might otherwise be used for agriculture D. The elaborate funerals associated with burial are too expensive E. Burials are associated with Western democracies and popular culture
C. Burials in China take too much space that might otherwise be used for agriculture
Which of the following does not qualify as a Protestant denomination? A. Presbyterianism B. Methodism C. Catholicism D. Southern Baptist E. Lutheran
C. Catholicism
Deity - Humans - Nature The cosmographical design shown above is best associated with what religion or religions? A. Buddhism B. Animism C. Christian/Judaism/Islam D. All of the above E. None of the above
C. Christian/ Judaism/Islam
The world's most widely distributed religion is A. Islam B. Animism C. Christianity D. Hinduism E. Buddhism
C. Christianity
Buddhism's 400 million adherents are A. Dispersed around the world B. Mostly in India and the west coast of North America C. Concentrated in China and Southeast Asia D. Distributed in a narrow band from Nepal through North Africa E. not divided into any branches
C. Concentrated in China and Southeast Asia
Hindus generally prefer A. Burial near a temple of their choice B. Burial in a natural setting such as field or forest C. Cremation rather than burial D. Burial with their head facing north E. Burial at sea
C. Cremation rather than burial
Christianity diffused contagiously through A. The travels of missionaries B. The conversion of Emperor Constantine C. Daily contact between believers and non believers D. Diffusion through India to Indonesia E. Merchants traveling to China in the first century
C. Daily contact between believers and non believers
Lutheranism is an example of a Christian A. Branch B. Family C. Denomination D. Religion E. Sect
C. Denomination
Th branch of Christianity that has been resurrected and is growing rapidly in Russia, Eastern Europe and many Slavic countries is: A. Catholicism B. Protestantism C. Eastern Orthodox D. Shaker E. Unitarianism
C. Eastern Orthodox
One of the unique characteristics of Hinduism is that it A. Is so young B. Is a very simple religion C. Emerged without a prophet, book of scriptures, and without evolving a bureaucratic structure comparable to those of the Christian religions. D. Has so few followers
C. Emerged without a prophet, book of scriptures, and without evolving a bureaucratic structure comparable to those of the Christian religions.
Protestants in Ireland are A. Highly integrated with the Roman Catholic population B. Dispersed throughout the island C. Highly clustered in one part of the island D. Recent immigrants from Great Britain E. A and B
C. Highly
The world's largest ethnic religion is A. Confucianism B. Daoism C. Hinduism C. Shintoism E. Islam
C. Hinduism
Which of the following religions does not trace its origins to the patriarch Abraham? A. Judaism B. Islam C. Hinduism D. Christianity
C. Hinduism
The youngest major religion is A. Hinduism B. Judaism C, Islam D. Christianity
C. Islam
Which of the following is currently the most important religion in the homeland of the man who founded it? A. Shintoism B. Buddhism C. Islam D. Hinduism E. Christianity
C. Islam
Judaism is classified as an ethnic rather than a universalizing religion, primarily because A. Its main holidays relate to events in the life of its founder, Abraham. B. It uses a lunar calendar C. Its ritual derive from the agricultural cycle in Israel D. It commemorates the Exodus from Egypt E. the holy text is the foundation of the religion
C. Its rituals derive from the agricultural cycle in Israel
Which of the following is not a universalizing religion? A. Islam B. Mormonism C. Judaism D. Buddhism E. Christianity's
C. Judaism
Since the fall of communism in the former Soviet Republics some of the newly created countries are struggling with the degree to which new laws should reflect the influence of Islam, or remain secular. Examples of these republics include: A. Croatia and Slovenia B. Poland and Lithuania C. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan D. Mongolia and Tibet E. All of the above
C. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
Which characteristic distinguishes religion in Latin America from religion is North America? A. Latin America has a smaller zone of extant (surviving) indigenous, tribal religions B. Christianity in Latin America diffused primarily from the British Isles whereas Christianity in North America diffused primarily from Spain. C. Latin America has a Roman Catholic majority D. Latin America has a Protestant majority
C. Latin America has a Roman Catholic majority
Which if following religions is predominant in the states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and North Dakota? A. Catholic B. Mormonism C. Lutheran D. Baptist E. Methodist
C. Lutheran
The belief in the existence of only one god is A. Animism B. Cosmogony C. Monotheism D. Polytheism E. Pagan
C. Monotheism
Which is an example of an intrafaith (boundary) conflict? A. Israel - Palestine B. Former Yugoslavia C. Northern Ireland D. Nigeria
C. Northern Ireland
All of the following groups consider themselves to be minor Christian branches and are correctly matched with the regions, except: A. Coptic, Egypt B. Marionites, Lebanon C. Parsee, Iran D. Ethiopian, Ethiopia E. Mormon, Utah
C. Parsee, Iran
Which of the following is not a conflict based upon religion? A. Christianity/Islam vs, the former Soviet Union B. The Taliban in Afghanistan vs. western values C. Protestants vs. Catholics in North America D. Hinduism vs. social equality
C. Protestants vs. Catholics in North America
Christianity first diffused from its hearth through A. Hierarchical diffusion B. Expansion diffusion C. Relocation diffusion D. Contagious diffusion E. All of the above
C. Relocation diffusion
Recent diffusion of Islam into Europe (beyond Spain and Portugal), South Africa, and the Americas has largely been a result of ____________ A. Proselytizing B. Forced migration C. Relocation diffusion D. Favorable European Union policies E. the collapse of the Soviet Union
C. Relocation diffusion
Numerically speaking, which of the following Christian groups is the largest? A. Southern Baptist B. Eastern Orthodox C. Roman Catholic D. Anglican/Episcopalian E. Lutheran
C. Roman Catholic
The teachings of Lao-Tsu firm the tenants of A. Confucianism B. Hinduism C. Taoism D. Islam
C. Taoism
Jerusalem is to Christians as __________ is to Hindus. A. Mumbai B. Delhi C. Varanasi (aka Benares) D. Tokyo
C. Varanasi (aka Benares)
Most Europeans adhere to which of the three major universalizing religions?
Christianity
What aspect or aspects of religion are typically studies by geographers? A. The influence of religion on culture an cultural conflicts. B. The origins, diffusion and distribution of religions C. The impact of religion on the cultural landscape D. The hierarchy or administration of religions E. all of the above.
E. all of the above.
A large and fundamental division within a religions a A. Sect B. Family C. Dialect D. Denomination E. Branch
E. branch
Some of the violence linked to religion in Israel and Palestine is also linked to A. The immigration of Tibetan Buddhists into the area B. The ordination of women as leaders in some Protestant Christian denominations C. The existence of Mecca and Medina D. A belief in the equitable sharing of resources regardless of religious affiliation E. Ethnic groups, resources and disputes over the control of land.
E. ethnic groups, resources and disputes over the control of land
Animists believe that A. People should make complete use of the Earth's resources B. Enlightenment can be achieved by all people C. Natural disasters are preventable. D. People should complete God's creation of the Earth E. Inanimate objects and natural events have spirits.
E. inanimate objects and natural events have spirits
The religious practices of many cultural groups combine elements of Christianity with the traditional religions of their ancestors. This is an example of A. Independent innovation of cultural traits B. Cultural lag C. Relocation diffusion D. A creolized religion E. syncretism
E. syncretism
The single holiest site in Islam is A. Madinah B. Jerusalem C. Makkah D. Amritsar E. the al-Ka'ba
E. the al-Ka'ba
Which Christian denomination is known for an ornate, Byzantine style of church? A. Jehovah's Witness B. Protestants C. Catholics D. Eastern Orthodox E. Latter Day Saints
D. Eastern Orthodox
In _______ religions, community, common history, and social relations are inextricably intertwined with spiritual beliefs. A. Monotheistic B. Local C. Evangelical D. Ethnic E. Universalizing
D. Ethnic.
Which of the following holy sites is not correctly matched with its religion? A. Western Wall: Judaism B. Dome of the Rock: Islam C. City of Mecca: Islam D. Golden Temple of Amritsar: Bahai'ism E. St. Peter's Cathedral (Vatican City): Christianity
D. Golden Temple of Amritsar: Bahai'ism
The territory of Israel has generally _________ since its formation in 1947. A. Grown B. Shrunk C. Remained constant D. Grown, with the exception of the Sinai Peninsula E. Shrunk, with the exception of the Gaza Strip
D. Grown, with the exception of the Sinai Peninsula
In which religion is cremation rather than burial of the dead practiced? A. Islam B. Christianity C. Judaism D. Hinduism
D. Hinduism
The world's largest dominantly Islamic stare is A. Iran B. Pakistan C. Egypt D. Indonesia
D. Indonesia
The Jewish calendar A. Does not have a leap year B. Has nineteen months C. Is completely out of sync with the seasons D. Is based on the lunar cycle E. Features holidays based on the life and death of Jesus
D. Is based on the lunar cycle
Muslims trace their origins through Abraham's son A. Aaron B. Saul C. Solomon D. Ishmael E. Isaac
D. Ishmael
Adherents of which religion controlled much of the present day Spain until 1492, but not since then? A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Islam
D. Islam
Which of the following is currently the most important religion in the homeland of the man who founded it? A. Bahái B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Islam E. Shintoism
D. Islam
True/False Buddhism is the important religion in India.
False
True/False Roman Catholicism is prevalent in Eastern Europe, including Romania.
False
True/False Animism beliefs do not allow for a single supreme god.
False
True/False Hinduism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama in the sixth century B.C.
False
True/False Jerusalem has been under the control of one religion for virtually its entire history.
False
True/False Like churches, mosques are consecrated as holy places.
False
True/False Lutherans in the United States are concentrated in the southeast.
False
True/False Militant Protestants in Northern Ireland want the entire island to join the United Kingdom.
False
True/False Natural landscape features are the holiest places in Islam.
False
True/False Pilgrimage plays a significant role in ethnic religions but not in universalizing religions.
False
True/False Sikhism is an ethnic religion of India.
False
In which religion is burial of the dead not widely practiced?
Hinduism
What is the world's largest ethnic religion?
Hinduism
In what country do 97% of the adherents of Hinduism live?
India
A slight majority of people in Northern Ireland are adherents of which branch of Christianity?
Protestants
Palestinians include all of the following except A. Residents of territories occupied by Israel B. Residents of refugee camps outside of Israel C. Citizens of other states calling themselves Palestinians D. Jewish citizens of Israel E. Muslim citizens of Israel
D. Jewish citizens of Israel
What was the first major religion to espouse monotheism? A. Islam B. Christianity C. Hinduism D. Judaism
D. Judaism
Which of the following religions is a monotheistic religion? A. Hinduism B. Shintoism C. Animism D. Judaism E. Buddhism
D. Judaism
Which of the following is an example of an ethnic religion? A. Islam B. Mormonism C. Buddhism D. Judaism E. Roman Catholicism
D. Judaism.
The hearth and spiritual center of Islam is at A. Baghdad B. Cairo C. Jakarta D. Mecca E. Jerusalem
D. Mecca
What two areas are the hearths of all of the world's five primary religions? A. Southern India and Eastern China B. Southwest Asia and Northern Africa C. Central Europe and Southwest Asia D. Northern India and Southwest Asia E. Eastern China and Southern Europe
D. Northern India and Southwest Asia
The three major branches of Christianity are A. Roman Catholic, Coptic Church, Eastern Orthodox B. Roman Catholic, Armenian, Protestant C. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Latter Day Saints D. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox E. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Maronite
D. Roman Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox
Of the following religious branches, which one has a single living authority who speaks for the entire branch? A. Eastern Orthodoxy B. Theravada Buddhism C. Shaktism D. Roman Catholicism E. Protestantism
D. Roman Catholicism
Jerusalem's geography represents a particularly difficult religious conflict to resolve because A. The Israeli government has separated the most sacred sites with a massive concrete wall B. The population of Jerusalem is majority Christian but surrounded by majority Jewish and Muslim C. Israel captured the Sinai peninsula from Egypt D. Sacred site for Jews and Muslims are literally built one on top of the other
D. Sacred sites for Jews and Muslims are literally built one on top the other
Which of the following U.S. region-religion association is not correct? A. New England- Catholic B. South - Baptist C. Upper Midwest -Lutheran D. Southwest - Mormon
D. Southwest - Mormon
All of following helped loosen the social barriers of the caste system except ________. A. The coming of other religions to India B. The work of Mahatma Gandhi C. The effects of modernization during the colonial period D. The United Nations E. Affirmative action policies
D. The United Nations
Religion is a particularly good example of the tension between globalization and local diversity because A. Migrants usually leave their religion behind when they migrate to a new area. B. All religions are in competition to convert as many people as possible. C. Many people follow more than one religion. D. The comet cultural values represented by religion often conflict with the values of other groups or regions.
D. The core cultural values represented by religion often conflict with the values of other groups or regions.
The Hajj, one of the "pillars of Islam", is A. Charitable giving B. Fasting during the holy month C. The veil worn by Muslim women D. The pilgrimage to Mecca E. The five daily prayers
D. The pilgrimage to Mecca
Many Islamic states in the Middle East region combine religion and state and don't separate them. This is an example of what? A. Monotheism B. Plural society C. Democracy D. Theocracy E. Multilingual society
D. Theocracy
The agricultural calendar (seasons of planting, harvest, etc.) is relatively unimportant to which type of religion? A. Animist B. Ethnic C. Pagan D. Universalizing
D. Universalizing
Lutherans are clustered in the __________United States. A. Northeastern B. Southern C. Southwestern D. Upper Midwest E. Northwestern
D. Upper Midwest
In terms of religious diversity, ________ are among the least diverse U.S. states. A. Florida and Oregon B. Illinois and Wisconsin C. Texas and Kansas D. Utah and Massachusetts E. Washington and Ohio
D. Utah and Massachusetts
"A system of beliefs and practices that attempts to order life in terms of culturally perceived ultimate priorities" is a geographer's definition of A. cosmogony B. mysticism C. shamanism D. religion E. secularism
D. religion
Where in the United States does Roman Catholicism dominate? A. Southern New England B. Southwest C. Pacific Northwest D. Southeast E. A and B
E. A and B. Southern New England & Southwest
Islam diffused across the Eastern Hemisphere through A. War B. Trade C. Missionaries D. Migration E. All of the above
E. All of the above
The Western Wall A. Is a holy site to Jews B. Is the remains of an ancient temple C. Is beneath an important Muslim mosque D. Was once closed to Jews for all but one day each year E. All of the above
E. All of the above
The situation in Northern Ireland is the result of A. Counties in Northern Ireland voting to remain in the United Kingdom B. Catholic protest against discrimination by Protestants C. British colonial control which contributed to poor economic conditions D. Violence committed by extreme partisans on both sides E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Which of the following regions is predominantly Muslim? A. North Africa B. Middle East C. Indonesia D. Central Asia E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Zoroastrianism is similar to Islam and Christianity in that it A. Is monotheistic B. Is based on a strict dualism of good vs. evil C. Believes that history will culminate in the return of a savior figure D. Is based on the teachings of a prophet E. All of the above
E. All of the above
Which of the following does not represent a traditional religious method of the disposal of the dead? A. Inhumation (burial) B. Cremation C. Exposure D. Burial at sea E. All represent such methods
E. All represent such methods
Which statement about universalizing religions is correct? A. A universalizing religion is one into which people are born. B. A universalizing religion is usually easy to join. C. A universalizing religion seeks converts from other religions. D. A and B only. E. B and C only.
E. B and C only.
Catholics comprise 25% of all North Americans. Which Protestant group is the largest among the remaining? A. Methodists B. Latter-day Saints C. Lutherans D. Presbyterians E. Baptists
E. Baptists
Which is not a feature of Islamic sacred architecture? A. Minarets B. Adoption of Roman models of design C. The influence of the architecture of other civilizations D. Geometric and calligraphic ornamentation E. Frescoes depicting the life of the prophet
E. Frescoes depicting the life of the prophet
Which of the following religions us a polytheistic religion? A. Judaism B. Zoroastrianism C. Christianity D. Islam E. Hinduism
E. Hinduism
Which of the following world religions is the LEAST spatially distributed (i.e., most cluttered)? A. Buddhism B. Christianity C. Islam D. Judaism E. Hinduism
E. Hinduism
In which county is the freedom of religion generally not considered endangered or seriously challenged today? A. Burma/Myanmar B. China C. Turkmenistan D. Iran E. India
E. India
Which of the following countries has the largest number of Sunni Muslims? A. Saudi Arabia B. Bangladesh C. Egypt D. Iran E. Indonesia
E. Indonesia
Approximately 50% of the world's Muslims live in what four countries outside of the Middle East? A. Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Malaysia B. Indonesia, Pakistan, Sudan and Malaysia C. Indonesia, Sudan, Malaysia and India D. Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Pakistan E. Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India
E. Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India
Nigeria is a multilingual country with many tribal boundaries where Christianity prevails in the south and ________ in the north. A. Judaism B. Buddhism C. Sikhism D. Hinduism E. Islam
E. Islam
What is the holiest book in Hinduism? A. The Bible B. The Old Testament C. The Quran D. The Amrit E. None of the above
E. None of the above
Muslims are clustered in A. Sub-Saharan Africa B. South America C. Eastern Europe D. Eastern Asia E. North Africa and Southwest Asia
E. North Africa and Southwest Asia
The two primary Eastern religions of Hinduism and Buddhism each have their hearths located where? A. Jerusalem, Israel B. Western Saudi Arabia C. Eastern China D. Southwest Asia E. Northern India
E. Northern India
The division of Islam into branches resulted from a disagreement A. Over interpretation of the Quran B. Between northern and southern geographic regions C. Between Muslims and Christians D. Between the Shah of Iran and Saddam Hussein E. Over which of Mohammad's relatives should succeed him
E. Over which of Mohammad's relatives should succeed him
In Europe, many Catholics are less likely to attend church or be active in their religious community. This is due to the rise of A. Protestantism B. Shamanism C. Cultural indifference D. Atheism E. Secularism
E. Secularism
The largest branch of Islam is A. Druze B. Eastern Orthodoxy C. Sikh D. Sunni E. Shiite
E. Shiite
Much of the conflict in Northern Ireland today is an indirect result of A. The physical geography of the island creating a division B. Irish Catholics migrating northward into the territory C. The Norman invasion of 1066 D. Migration from Southern Europe and North Africa E. The English colonization of Ireland
E. The English colonization of Ireland
Israel has controlled all of Jerusalem since A. Partition of Palestine by the United Nations in 1947 B. The withdrawal of British rule in 1948 C. The Arab-Israeli armistice of 1949 D. The Egyptian and Israeli peace treaty of 1979 E. The Six-Day War in 1967
E. The Six-Day War in 1967
The United Nations partition plan dividing Palestine placed Jerusalem under A. A British mandate B. A Palestine administration C. Israeli administration D. Divided administration E. United Nations administration
E. United Nations administration
Religion has _____________. A. been a major force in sustaining the poor. B. been a major for in promoting the arts. C. been a major source of both interfaith and intrafaith conflict. D. blocked scientific study. E. all of the above.
E. all of the above
Syncretic religions are those which have blended the beliefs of two or more religious traditions. Which of the following is not a syncretic religion? A. Voodooism B. Sikhism C. Baha'ism D. None of the above E. all of the above are syncretic
E. all of the above are syncretic
True/False Buddhism diffused along trade routes into Eastern Asia, including China.
True
True/False Christianity has the most widespread geographic distribution of any religion.
True
True/False Mahayana is one of the largest branches of Buddhism.
True
True/False A key issue in the Middle East conflict is refusal some Palestinians to recognize Israel's right to exist.
True
True/False Bahái is a universalizing religion.
True
True/False Catholics in the United States are concentrated in the northeast and southwest.
True
True/False Holy sites in Buddhism are associated with important events in Buddha's life.
True
True/False Individual ethnic religions generally have more concentrated geographic distributions than universalizing religions.
True
True/False Religion is a source of core values and beliefs
True
True/False The largest concentration of Eastern Orthodox Christians is in Eastern Europe.
True
True/False The most troublesome religious boundary in Western Europe is in Ireland.
True
Which of the following is not true of the effects of the Chinese communist of Tibet? A. A communist was installed as leader of Tibetan Buddhism B. The influence of monks was greatly reduced and monasteries destroyed C. Tibet was reformed politically as a province of China, and a communist government was installed D. Thousands of Tibetan Buddhists fled to India as refugees E. Roads, hospitals and schools were modernized
A. A communist was installed as leader of Tibetan Buddhism
The caste system in Hindu India is A. A social structure based upon a social hierarchy in which a person is born caste and cannot change castes during their lifetime. B. An economic class which poor people can work and earn money to raise their position in society. C. A political party system strongly tied to economic class divisions such as blue-collar and white-collared workers. D. Regional cultural divisions dominated by Hindu speakers from northern India E. A colonial social structure created by British refers and imposed from the 1800's through the 1940's until independence.
A. A social structure based upon a social hierarchy in which a person is born into a caste and cannot change castes during their lifetime
Which of following is not true of the effects of the Communist Revolution of 1917 on Orthodox Christianity in Russia? A. Church buildings and property were nationalized B. All people were ordered to discontinue the practice of religion C. The church was not allowed to carry out social and cultural work D. Ant-religious policies were adopted by the government E. Religious practices become increasingly uncommon among younger generations
A. All people were ordered to discontinue the practice of religion
Which of the following is not considered a Christian church? A. Bahái B. Coptic C. Armenian D. Maronite E. Latter-day Saints
A. Bahái
A large and fundamental division within a religion is A. Branch B. Denomination C. Sect D. Dialect E. Family
A. Branch
Eastern Orthodoxy is an example of a Christian A. Branch B. Denomination C. Religion D. Sect E. Family
A. Branch
Adherents of which religion are also likely to believe in other religions simultaneously? A. Buddhism B. Hinduism C. Judaism D. Christianity E. Islam
A. Buddhism
Which is not an ethnic Asian religion? A. Buddhism B. Confucianism C. Shintoism D. Daoism E. Hinduism
A. Buddhism
Mahayana Buddhists are found primarily in A. China, Japan and Korea B. Tibet and Mongolia C. Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar D. Sri Lanka and Thailand E. C and D
A. China, Japan and Korea
Which of following religions is not an important religion in India? A. Christianity B. Hinduism C. Sikhism D. Buddhism E. Islam
A. Christianity
Religious structures are designed for public worship and large congregations for which major religions? A. Christianity and Islam B. Islam and Buddhism C. Buddhism and Hinduism D. Hinduism and Islam E. Buddhism, Islam and Christianity
A. Christianity and Islam
Especially important in Confucianism is A. Ethical principles and behavior B. Reflection on the mystical and magical aspects of nature C. Daily reading of sacred texts D. Belief in one all powerful God
A. Ethical principles and behavior
The rise of secularism and decline of religious membership are found primarily in A. Europe B. Africa C. Southwest Asia D. Southeast Asia
A. Europe
___________ is movement or attitude stressing strict and literal adherence to a set of basic principles. A. Fundamentalism B. Sect C. Branch D. Religion E. Heresy
A. Fundamentalism.
The barrier between Israel and the West Bank A. Has been ruled as illegal by both Israeli and international courts B. Is welcomed by both sides C. Represents the natural landscape feature of the Jordan river D. Follows the previous border between Israel and Jordan E. is more than one thousand miles long
A. Has been ruled as illegal by both Israeli and international courts
What characteristic distinguishes religion in Latin America from North America? A. Having a Roman Catholic majority B. Having a Protestant majority C. Location relative to the Equator D. Ethnic religions make up the majority in one but not the other
A. Having a Roman Catholic majority
Islam is the fastest growing religion in the world today primarily because of A. High birth rates B. Contagious diffusion C. Relocation diffusion D. Cultural convergence E. Forced conversions
A. High birth rates
The oldest major religion is A. Hinduism B. Judaism C. Buddhism D. Christianity E. Islam
A. Hinduism
Which of following can be considered the "parent" religion to Buddhism? A. Hinduism B. Sikhism C. Islam D. Christianity E. Shintoism
A. Hinduism
Which religion is the most autonomous? A. Hinduism B. Buddhism C. Orthodox Christianity D. Roman Catholicism E. Islam
A. Hinduism
Buddhism has its source in A. India B. Japan C. China D. Thailand
A. India
Hinduism arose in the ________ River valley. A. Indus B. Ganges C. Brahmaputra D. Krishna
A. Indus
A country in which the majority of the population are Shiite Muslims is. A. Iran B. Morocco C. Saudi Arabia D. Egypt E. Indonesia
A. Iran
Which country would be a good example of a theocracy? A. Iran B. Iraq C. India D. Japan E. Italy
A. Iran
A mosque differs from a church because a mosque A. Displays a variety of architectural styles B. Is not considered a sanctified place (holy ground) C. Contains relics of the founder D. Is not a place of worship E. Is decorated with scenes from the title of the founder
B. Is not considered a sanctified place (holy ground)
Which religion is the fastest growing of the world's five primary religions? A. Christianity B. Islam C. Judaism D. Hinduism E. Buddhism
B. Islam
Sikhism is a religion that arose from the confrontation between: A. Buddhism and Islam B. Islam and Hinduism C. Christianity and Islam D. Judaism and Hinduism E. Hinduism and Buddhism
B. Islam and Hinduism
Which of they following is not generally a characteristic of an ethnic religion? A. It is found in a particular culture B. It is always polytheistic C. It appeals primarily to one group of people in a particular place (i.e., is spatially concentrated). D. It does not seek outside converts.
B. It is always polytheistic
The conflict over religion in Ireland is between A. Protestants and Catholics B. Catholics and Orthodox Protestants C. Orthodox Christians and Protestants D. Anglicans and Presbyterians E. Anglicans and Episcopalians
B. Protestants and Catholics
Especially important in Daoism is to A. Perform public service B. Reflect on the mystical and magical aspects of life C. Respect forces of nature as divine D. Believe in one all powerful God E. Read the holy texts daily
B. Reflect on the mystical and magical aspects of life
Especially important in Taoism is to A. Ethical principles and behavior B. Reflection on the mystical and magical aspects of nature C. Daily reading of sacred texts D. Belief in one all powerful God
B. Reflection on the mystical and magical aspects of nature
Which is true about the relationship between culture, religion and the physical environment A. Religion is no longer an important source of identification for a distinct cultural group B. Religious beliefs are often responsible for changes people make to the physical environment C. All religions appeal primarily to people living in their land of origin D. Few religions derive meaningful events from the physical environment E. All of the above
B. Religious beliefs are often responsible for changes people make to the physical environment
The principal religion of Central and South America is A. Eastern Orthodoxy B. Roman Catholicism C. Buddhism D. Islam E. Protestantism
B. Roman Catholicism
The region characterized by a general lack of religious elements in the landscape is called a/an A. Autonomous religious landscape B. Secularized landscape C. Universalizing landscape D. Sectarian landscape E. Cosmogonic landscape
B. Secularized landscape
Baptists are clustered in the ________ United States. A. Northeastern B. Southeastern C. Southwestern D. Upper Midwest E. Baptists are not spatially clustered
B. Southeastern
The world's three major monotheistic religions originated in which of the following religions? A. East Asia B. Southwest Asia C. Eastern Europe. D. Western Europe E. Africa
B. Southwest Asia
In which if the following countries dies Islam predominate in the north while traditional tribal religions predominate in the south? A. Iraq B. Sudan C. Malaysia D. Egypt
B. Sudan
Which of the following territories was not captured by Israel during the 1967 War? A. The Golan Heights B. The Mediterranean lowlands C. The Gaza Strip D. The West Bank
B. The Mediterranean lowlands
Confucianism and Daoism share a belief in A. Silent meditation B. The balance of yin and yang C. Correct behavior D. Multiple gods E. the agricultural calendar
B. The balance of yin and yang
Christianity diffused hierarchically through A. The travels of missionaries B. The conversion of Emperor Constantine C. Daily contact between believers and non believers D. Diffusion through India to Indonesia E. Merchants traveling to China in the first century
B. The conversion of Emperor Constantine
The Temple Mount and the al-Haram al-Sharif are A. Sacred sites for Hindus B. The same site C. Located in Mecca D. Located in Melina E. Located in Tel Aviv
B. The same site
Ethnic religions generally have in common A. Some historical person who founded the religion B. Unknown or unclear origins C. Multiple deities D. A lack of any holy books E. Precise places of origin
B. Unknown or unclear origins
The concept of a ghetto originally referred to the area of a city A. Inside the walls B. Where Jews were forced to live C. Inhabited by the lowest income people D. Where the untouchable caste lived E. Where blacks lived
B. Where Jews were forced to live
Which Protestant denomination the most autonomous?
Baptists
Jerusalem is a sacred place for A. Jews B. Muslims C. Christians D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Baptist and Islam are examples of A. Hierarchical religions B. Ethnic religions C. Animistic religions D. Autonomous religions E. Theocratic religions
D. Autonomous religions
How are Buddhism and Hinduism similar? A. Both religions believe in a judgment day and rewards in heaven. B. Both religions believe in magic and divination. C. Both religions believe in a rigid class system (caste system). D. Both religions believe in karma and reincarnation E. All of the above
D. Both religions believe in karma and reincarnation
Which of the following countries is not one of the largest Muslim populations outside the Middle East? A. Indonesia B. Pakistan C. Bangladesh D. Brazil E. India
D. Brazil
All of the following are ethnic religions in Asia except A. Shintoism B. Daoism C. Confucianism D. Buddhism E. Hinduism
D. Buddhism
Almost 90% of people in the Western Hemisphere claim adherence to A. Protestantism B. Eastern Orthodoxy C. Roman Catholicism D. Christianity
D. Christianity
The five largest religions in order of number of adherents are A. Christianity - Hinduism - Islam - Sikhism - Judaism B. Islam - Christianity - Hinduism - Judaism - Sikhism C. Buddhism - Christianity - Islam - Hinduism - Sikhism D. Christianity - Islam - Hinduism - Buddhism - Sikhism E. Christianity - Buddhism - Hinduism - Judaism - Sikhism
D. Christianity - Islam - Hinduism - Buddhism - Sikhism
The influence of religion on the cultural landscape can be seen in all of the following ways except A. Places of worship B. Burial grounds C. Shrines and temples D. Commercial districts E. Sacred sites
D. Commercial districts
Beliefs concerning the origin of the universe are called A. Animism B. Monotheism C. Astronomy D. Cosmogony E. polytheism.
D. Cosmogony
Which of the following is not associated with the Bahái faith? A. Diffusion through relocation diffusion B. A universal message C. Sacred sites in the Muslim/Christian/Jewish holy land D. Decline in recent decades E. Temple structures on all inhabited continents
D. Decline in recent decades
Most people in the Republic of Ireland are adherents of which branch of Christianity?
Roman Catholic
Which branch of Islam is the largest in Iran?
Shiite
Name the two main branches of Islam
Sunni and Shiite
