3.7b Diffusion of Religion

What is a characteristic of ethnic religions?

• They have a mandate to spread their beliefs.

• They emphasize strong cultural characteristics among followers.

• They actively seek converts.

• They are open to all people regardless of ethnicity.

Which of the following is considered a universalizing religion?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

• Christianity

What is the main belief of Hindus regarding deities?

• They do not believe in deities.

• They worship only one deity.

• They consider all deities as manifestations of one god.

• They believe in a single, all-powerful deity.

What is the central belief of Buddhism?

• Strict adherence to a caste system

• Reincarnation based on karma

• Following the Eightfold Path to achieve nirvana

• Belief in one god

What is the most holy place for Sikhs?

• The Ganges River

• The Golden Temple in Amritsar

• Mecca

• Jerusalem

Which religion traces its history to Abraham?

• Sikhism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

What event strengthened the movement to create a Jewish state in the Middle East?

• The Jewish Diaspora

• The rise of Islam

• The Holocaust

• The spread of Christianity

What are the core principles of Islam known as?

• The Four Noble Truths

• The Five Pillars of Islam

• The Ten Commandments

• The Eightfold Path

Which of the following is a major branch of Christianity?

• Protestant

• Shia

• Sunni

• Sikh

What is a common practice in many faith traditions?

• Polytheism

• Caste system

• Pilgrimage

• Reincarnation