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WORLD RELIGIONS EOC REVIEW
Questions for Thought Eastern Religions:
1.
Why did Hinduism thrive in Nepal, and not Buddhism?
2.
Which of the religions of South Asia is the oldest?
3.
Which three Hindu gods make up the Trimurti?
4.
Who is the Hindu god of fire?
5.
Originally Gandhi was protesting the occupation and colonization of India by what country?
6.
What was the outcome of the 1947 conflict between Hindus and Muslims in British India?
7.
What is the hearth of Buddhism? Where did it diffuse/spread?
8.
Which two Indian religions combined to create Sikhism according to Guru Nanak?
9.
How did Confucianism affect traditional China? What are the five relations of Confucianism?
10. What causes disharmony in Confucian society?
11. What is the role of the Japanese Emperor under Shintoism?
12. The Japanese Emperor claimed to be a descendant of what goddess?
13. What religion would practice going to a shrine on a lake?
14. Which religion has the most impact on Japanese society?
15. What is a totem? What is the difference in the development of Native American religions and World
Religions?
16. In the Epic of Gilgamesh the Story of Utnapishtim can be related to what Judeo-Christian story?
Question for Thought Western/Abrahamic Religions:
1. What region would pork be forbidden? Why?
2. Which Jewish holiday commemorates the Exodus from Egypt?
3. Who built Jerusalem 5000 years ago?
4. Therefore, which religion is said to have occupied the city first?
5. Which religion is said to have the largest impact on the United States including art and literature? Why?
6. Which branch/denomination of Christianity was not diffused/spread via colonization to North America?
7. What is the definition of a fundamentalist Christian? Answer: A conservative movement in theology among
nineteenth- and twentieth-century Christians. Fundamentalists believe that the statements in the Bible are literally true.
Note: Fundamentalists often argue against the theory of evolution.
8. What are some of the characteristics of the lifestyle of a Franciscan and/or Dominican monk?
9. What did Jesus use a tool to teach proper behavior or action?
10. What is Deism? Answer: Belief in the existence of a supreme being, specifically of a creator who does not intervene in
the universe. The term is used chiefly of an intellectual movement of the 17th and 18th centuries that accepted the existence
of a creator on the basis of reason but rejected belief in a supernatural deity who interacts with humankind.
11.
Which country has the most Shiite/Shia Muslims? Answer: Iran
12. Why are humans not depicted in a Mosque? Answer: Idolatry is strictly prohibited. The recreation of Allah,
Muhammad, or the prophets is forbidden.
13. What is the holiest city and pilgrimage destination for Hajj for a Muslim?
14.
The Qur’an recognizes the following people from Judaism and Christianity as prophets; however one
does not fit; circle the one the one that is not recognized by Islamic tradition: Adam, Noah, Abraham,
Moses, Jesus, Paul, Muhammad- Answer: Paul
15.
What do the Torah, Bible, and Qur’an have in common? Answer: They try to teach a proper way to live and
worship
16. Which religion follows the Five Pillars?
17. What are the Five Pillars? Answer:
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Shahada-Allah is the one true God, and Muhammad is his prophet
Hajj- Must pilgrimage to Mecca at least once in a lifetime
Salat- Pray toward Mecca 5 times per day
Sawm- Fast during the month of Ramadan
Zakat- Give alms/charity to the poor
18. What building, considered one of the “wonders of the world” shows Islamic influence in India?
19. Which of the Abrahamic religions argues that the true Messiah has yet to come?
20. What is Iran’s stance on the state of Israel
Answer: They believe that Israel should be replaced with Palestine. They have an aggressive/violent stance against Israel.
21. Why did the United States invade Afghanistan after 9/11? Answer: Afghanistan’s government was controlled by
the Taliban. The Taliban was giving refuge to Osama bin Laden and al Qaeda.