Question 1

For Jews,what one believes about God,the Torah,etc.,is more important than what one does in terms of ritual practice.

Accepted Answer

In Judaism, actions and ritual practices are often considered more important than one's personal beliefs about God or the Torah. Jewish law emphasizes deed over creed, focusing on the performance of commandments and rituals.

Question 2

While all fundamentalists can be categorized as Evangelicals,not all Evangelicals can be categorized as fundamentalists.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true. While all fundamentalists share certain beliefs and practices, not all Evangelicals adhere to all of these beliefs and practices, and therefore cannot be classified as fundamentalists.

Question 3

Which of the following is not among the core beliefs shared by most Christians,regardless of their denomination?

Accepted Answer

While most Christians share the beliefs in A, B, and D, not all believe that every group that identifies itself as Christian is one. In fact, disagreements over doctrine and theology have led to the formation of numerous denominations within Christianity.

Question 4

Faith healing,speaking in tongues,and prophecy are most likely to be religious practices found among

Accepted Answer

Pentecostal Christians are known for their emphasis on spiritual gifts, including faith healing, speaking in tongues, and prophecy. These practices are central to their religious beliefs and worship services. While some other Christian denominations may also engage in these practices to some extent, they are most commonly associated with Pentecostalism.

Question 5

Which of the following denominations did not break away from the Roman Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

The Greek Orthodox Church did not break away from the Roman Catholic Church. While the Church split from the Roman Catholic Church in 1054 over theological differences, it maintains apostolic succession and sacraments similar to the Roman Catholic Church. The Old Catholic Church, the Liberal Catholic Church, and the American Catholic Church are all denominations that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church at different times and for different reasons.

Question 6

For Buddhists,Buddha is worshipped as God.

Accepted Answer

Buddhists do not worship Buddha as a God. Instead, they see him as a teacher or guide who has achieved enlightenment and can show others the path to liberation from suffering. The focus of Buddhist practice is on developing one's own wisdom and compassion, rather than seeking external aid from a deity or divine being.

Question 7

Which of the following is considered an Evangelical denomination?

Accepted Answer

The Vineyard Churches International is a denomination that is known for its evangelical beliefs and practices. They place a strong emphasis on personal conversion, the authority of Scripture, and evangelism. The other options listed are not typically categorized as Evangelical denominations. The American Baptists and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America are both considered mainline Protestant denominations, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Restorationist denomination.

Question 8

Roman Catholic rituals or sacraments include(s):

Accepted Answer

All of the above are Roman Catholic rituals or sacraments. Confirmation, baptism, holy orders, and reconciliation are all considered sacraments in the Roman Catholic Church.

Question 9

Which of the following is not true of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism is diverse in its practices and beliefs, including theistic traditions where deities are venerated. For example, in Mahayana Buddhism, bodhisattvas and other celestial beings are often revered, which contradicts the statement that Buddhists never worship a god or gods.

Question 10

Just over half of the world's population belongs to only two religions,Islam and Christianity.

Accepted Answer

According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2015, approximately 31.2% of the world's population identifies as Christian and 24.1% identifies as Muslim, making up a total of 55.3%. Therefore, just over half of the world's population belongs to only these two religions.

Question 11

Which of the following is not one of the five ritual pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

The five ritual pillars of Islam are Shahada (stating that Allah is God and Mohammed is His prophet), Salah (praying five times a day), Zakat (giving to the poor and needy), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (making a pilgrimage to Mecca). Reading the Qu'ran daily is not one of the five pillars.

Question 12

In the United States today,Christianity includes approximately ___________ different denominations.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the United States today,Christianity includes approximately...

Question 13

Buddhist beliefs and practices are defined by

Accepted Answer

Buddhist beliefs and practices are defined by both the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which are core teachings of Buddhism. Meditation is also an important practice in Buddhism, but it is not the only defining factor. Therefore, options A, B, and C are partially correct but only option D includes both the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as defining factors of Buddhist beliefs and practices.

Question 14

The principle religious issue that divides Sunni Muslims from Shi'a Muslims is

Accepted Answer

The main religious issue that divides Sunni Muslims and Shi'a Muslims is the question of leadership after the Prophet Muhammad's death. Sunnis believe that the leader of the Islamic community should be elected, while Shi'as believe that leadership should be in the hands of a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad. This disagreement led to a split in the Muslim community that still exists today.

Question 15

________________ is the group of Muslims that was founded in the United States by African Americans in the early 20th century.

Accepted Answer

The group of Muslims founded in the United States by African Americans in the early 20th century is commonly known as The Nation of Islam, also referred to as Black Muslims.

Question 16

Mainline Protestants represent a distinct subset of Protestant Christians because

Accepted Answer

Mainline Protestants are known for their moderate to liberal stance on social issues such as gender equality, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmentalism. While they do have some theological differences from other Protestant denominations, they generally do recognize the Bible as the word of God and do not believe themselves to be the only true Christians.

Question 17

________ is the Hindu belief that each person has a duty to live morally,although doing so may look different for each person depending on their caste.

Accepted Answer

Dharma is the Hindu belief that each person has a duty to live morally, although the way of fulfilling that duty may be different for each person depending on their caste. It is one of the four main goals of human life or purusharthas in Hinduism, the others being artha (material wealth), kama (pleasure), and moksha (liberation from the cycle of rebirth). Karma is the concept of the sum of a person's actions in this and previous lives, which determines their future. Moksha is the ultimate goal of life in Hinduism, which is attainable through liberation from samsara, the cycle of birth and death. Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth, which is determined by a person's karma.

Question 18

Despite outsiders' impressions that Hindus worship many gods and goddesses,Hindus themselves believe that each of these gods and goddesses are only aspects of one God.

Accepted Answer

Hindus believe in a concept called "Brahman," which is the ultimate reality and source of all existence. This Brahman is seen as the one true God, and all other gods and goddesses are simply different manifestations or aspects of this ultimate reality. Therefore, despite the many different deities that Hindus may worship, they ultimately understand that they are all facets of one divine entity.

Question 19

Despite the diverse numbers and types of Black Protestant denominations,Black Protestants tend to be more alike in their social and religious attitudes than are white Protestants.

Accepted Answer

This statement is true according to research studies. Black Protestants generally have more similar beliefs and practices due to shared experiences of discrimination and a history of community and church activism. White Protestants, on the other hand, have a wider range of beliefs and attitudes due to theological and cultural differences within their denominations.

Question 20

Which of the following religions is the largest of the world's religions?

Accepted Answer

Christianity is the largest of the world's religions with approximately 2.4 billion followers, according to Pew Research Center. Islam comes in second with around 1.9 billion followers, followed by Hinduism with approximately 1.2 billion followers. Judaism, on the other hand, has around 14 million followers.

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