Which of the following is not a universalizing religion? Buddhism Christianity Judaism Islam Sikhism

Which of the following is not a universalizing religion? Buddhism Christianity Judaism Islam Sikhism Explanation: Whereas universalizing religions actively seek converts, Judaism is an ethnic religion. Answer: C Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 6.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.18: Compare the diffusion of universalizing and ethnic religions.

Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas? Northern Europe East Asia Canada South America Australia

Roman Catholicism predominates in which of the following areas? Northern Europe East Asia Canada South America Australia Explanation: South America’s colonization by Spain and Portugal brought Roman Catholicism to the continent. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 6.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 9 & 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.2: Describe the distribution of Christianity.

FIGURE 6-3 WORLD DISTRIBUTION OF RELIGIONS The pie charts show the share of major religions in each world region.

Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam? Accept Allah as the one God Donate to charities Fast during the month of Ramadan Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem Pray five times daily

Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam? Accept Allah as the one God Donate to charities Fast during the month of Ramadan Make a pilgrimage to Jerusalem Pray five times daily Explanation: Pilgrimages are to be made to Makkah, not Jerusalem. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 6.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.13: Describe the origin of Islam.

In which region is the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found? Africa East Asia Eastern Europe South America North America

In which region is the largest number of adherents to ethnic religions found? Africa East Asia Eastern Europe South America North America Explanation: Several hundred million people in East Asia practice Confucianism, Daoism, and Shintoism. Answer: B Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 6.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.10: Describe the distribution of the largest ethnic religions.

Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion. contagious expansion hierarchical relocation stimulus

Christianity initially spread from Palestine by ___________ diffusion. contagious expansion hierarchical relocation stimulus Explanation: Christianity initially diffused by the efforts of missionaries. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 6.2 U.S. Geography Standard: 9 & 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.16: Describe the diffusion of Christianity.

Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as Beijing is to Confucianism. Bethlehem is to Jews. Delhi is to Sikhs. Makkah is to Muslims. Tokyo is to Shintoism.

Complete the following analogy: Lumbini is to Buddhists as Beijing is to Confucianism. Bethlehem is to Jews. Delhi is to Sikhs. Makkah is to Muslims. Tokyo is to Shintoism. Explanation: Among universalizing religions, Buddhism and Islam have the largest number of holy places. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 4 Text Reference: 6.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.21: Explain why places are sacred in Islam.

Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as Islam is to mosque. Judaism is to synagogue. Buddhism is to temple. Baha’i is to House of Worship. All of the above are correct.

Complete the following analogy: Christianity is to church as Islam is to mosque. Judaism is to synagogue. Buddhism is to temple. Baha’i is to House of Worship. All of the above are correct. Answer: E Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 6.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.23: Describe ways in which the landscape is used in religiously significant ways. Explanation: Religious buildings are important parts of the cultural landscape. Christians alone consider their buildings to be sacred.

As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory? The coastal plain near Tel Aviv The east bank of the Jordan River valley The hills paralleling the coast and Jordan River The desert oases of Saudi Arabia None of the above is correct.

As a result of the 1967 war, Israel captured which strategically important territory? The coastal plain near Tel Aviv The east bank of the Jordan River valley The hills paralleling the coast and Jordan River The desert oases of Saudi Arabia None of the above is correct. Explanation: The land between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River is divided into three regions: coastal plain, highlands, and river valley. Answer: C Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 6.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 9, 10 & 13 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.28: Analyze reasons for religious conflict in the Middle East.

FIGURE 6-49 BOUNDARY CHANGES IN IS RAEL/PALES TINE (left) The 1947 UN partition plan, (center) Israel after the 1948–1949 war, (right) Israel and its neighbors since the 1967 Six-Day War.

The caste system in India places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy. was created by the Aryan invaders of India. does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion. is enforced by official government policies. sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment.

The caste system in India places Shudras at the top of the hierarchy. was created by the Aryan invaders of India. does not affect how individual Hindus practice the religion. is enforced by official government policies. sees the “untouchables” as closest to enlightenment. Explanation: The caste system has relaxed over the past several decades in the face of modernization. Answer B Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 6.3 U.S. Geography Standard: 9 & 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.4: Describe the distribution of Hinduism

Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem? Islam, Judaism, Sikhism Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism Christianity, Islam, Judaism Christianity, Jainism, Judaism

Which three religions have holy places in Jerusalem? Islam, Judaism, Sikhism Christianity, Hinduism, Islam Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism Christianity, Islam, Judaism Christianity, Jainism, Judaism Explanation: These three monotheistic religions each lay claim to holy places in Jerusalem. Answer: D Difficulty Level: 3 Text Reference: 6.4 U.S. Geography Standard: 9, 10, & 13 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.28: Analyze reasons for religious conflict in the Middle East.

FIGURE 6-53 OLD CITY OF JERUS ALEM The Old City of Jerusalem is less than 1 square kilometer (0.4 square miles). It is divided into four quarters.

Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of Lutherans? Arkansas Michigan Indiana Kansas North Dakota

Which U.S. state has the highest percentage of Lutherans? Arkansas Michigan Indiana Kansas North Dakota Explanation: The Dakotas and Minnesota have the highest concentration of Lutherans in the United States. Answer: E Difficulty Level: 4 Text Reference: 6.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 4 & 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Analysis Learning Outcome 6.6: Describe the distribution of the Protestant branch of Christianity.

FIGURE 6-7 DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTIANS IN THE UNITED STATES The shaded areas are U.S. counties in which more than 50 percent of church membership is concentrated in either Roman Catholicism or one Protestant denomination. The distinctive distribution of religious groups within the United States results from patterns of migration, especially from Europe in the nineteenth century and from Latin America in recent years.

What branch of Protestantism has the most adherents in the United States? Methodist Lutheran Pentecostal Baptist Presbyterian

What branch of Protestantism has the most adherents in the United States? Methodist Lutheran Pentecostal Baptist Presbyterian Answer D Difficulty Level: 2 Text Reference: 6.1 U.S. Geography Standard: 4 & 10 Bloom's Taxonomy: Knowledge Learning Outcome 6.6: Describe the distribution of the Protestant branch of Christianity. Explanation: The Baptist Church has more adherents than any other Protestant religion in the United States.

FIGURE 6-6 PERCENTAGE OF FAITHS IN THE UNITED STATES Approximately 6 percent of the U.S. population adhere to a religion other than Christianity, and 15 percent adhere to no religion.