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Which statement best explains how Zoroastrianism influenced later monotheistic religions?
It promoted the belief in reincarnation and karma
Introduced concepts of good vs. evil and moral choice
It rejected written scriptures as sources of divine truth
It emphasized ancestor worship and family loyalty
Which characteristic most clearly distinguishes state-sponsored religions from universal religions?
Their goal of political unity and loyalty to rulers
Their rejection of missionary activity
Their origins in East Asia
Their focus on personal enlightenment
The Edict of Milan (313 CE) and the Edict of Thessalonica (380 CE) both illustrate
Rome’s rejection of monotheism
the expansion of Islam into Europe
Christianity’s shift from persecution to state sponsorship
the rise of Buddhism as a universal religion
The Nicene Creed established
the role of the Pope as supreme ruler
the Christian belief in the Holy Trinity
the political unity of the Roman Empire
a rejection of all non-Christian faiths
Which of the following correctly pairs the religion with one of its core beliefs?
Hinduism – belief in dharma, karma, and reincarnation
Buddhism – worship of many gods for prosperity
Judaism – belief in achieving nirvana through meditation
Daoism – following the Ten Commandments
Which statement accurately describes the Abrahamic religions?
They all developed in S. Asia and share the same sacred text
Originated in the Middle East and share moral codes/prophets
They reject Jerusalem as a sacred city
They are polytheistic religions focused on nature spirits
Which early belief system centered on nature and the idea that all living things possess a spirit?
Zoroastrianism
Animism
Confucianism
Shinto
The Beatitudes and the Ten Commandments both
serve as ethical guidelines for believers
outline social hierarchies for different classes
call for loyalty to the emperor
promote ancestor worship and family duty
Which belief system emerged in China and emphasized respect, hierarchy, and moral duty within relationships?
Buddhism
Legalism
Confucianism
Daoism
Which of the following best describes syncretism in religion?
The complete rejection of previous traditions
The separation of religion and government
The establishment of one official state faith
The merging of different beliefs or practices into a new for
According to Jewish tradition, the covenant between God and Abraham established
a command to spread belief through missionary work
a belief that salvation is achieved through faith in Jesus
a promise that Abraham’s descendants would inherit Canaan
that Muhammad was God’s final prophet
In Islamic tradition, Abraham’s willingness to sacrifice Ishmael rather than Isaac symbolizes
submission to the will of Allah
disobedience to divine will
the importance of family over faith
rejection of prophecy and covenant
Which statement best explains how Abraham is viewed across the three Abrahamic faiths?
He is rejected by Christians for breaking covenant law
He is honored as a patriarch/prophet who demonstrated faith
He is considered divine in all three religions
He is seen only as a historical figure, not a religious one
The story of Isaac and Ishmael primarily illustrates
early divisions that influenced Jewish and Islamic lineages
the origin of the Christian Trinity
the geographic expansion of Judaism into Arabia
conflicts between polytheistic and monotheistic beliefs
How does the Islamic perspective on Abraham differ most clearly from the Jewish and Christian perspectives?
Muslims see Abraham as a prophet who rebuilt the Kaaba/Mecca
Muslims see Abraham as rejecting monotheism
Muslims believe Abraham authored the Quran
Muslims reject Abraham entirely as a religious figure
