7th Grade Social Studies: World Religions Flashcard

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What does Taoism emphasize as its central belief?

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Following the way, or “Tao”

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What is true about Shinto?

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It emphasizes rituals to communicate with kami.

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Who founded Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

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According to the reading, what do all five major world religions have in common?

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They have all spread far from their place of origin

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What is one reason religion changes as it spreads?

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It combines with local beliefs and practices

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How does Shinto differ from many other religions?

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It does not see itself as a religion

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Taoist practices include all of the following EXCEPT: Meditation, Feng shui, Reading scriptures, Weekly church sermons

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Weekly church sermons

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What is the Guru Granth Sahib?

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The holy book of Sikhism

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How has the spread of religion affected world history?

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It helped connect societies and shape culture

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What role does geography play in religion?

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It influences how and where religions spread