Religion Pre-Test

1. Based on the map above, which of the following would be the most accurate way to describe the pattern of world religions?

• World religion regions are a result of cultural diffusion and the historical spread of ideas and cultures

• Hinduism is found in an area of the world where there is much internal and external conflict

• Political influences around the world are the main reason for the distribution of religion

• Cultural characteristics are the best predictor of where religions will be allowed to spread

The graphic above shows?

• That most religion spread through invasions and colonization

• Teachers were an important vehicle to spread religion around the world

• Trade was the most important way people were able to spread their religion

• The ways in which religion spread to other parts of the world

Approximately how many people in total practice the six major world religions?

• 785 million

• 5.3 billion

• 2 million

• 4.4 billion

What conclusion can you draw about the map above?

• Hinduism and Buddhism originated in India/Nepal

• Both religions originated in Tibet

• Only Buddhism spread throughout the world

• Hinduism spread more through Asia than Buddhism

What conflicts could arise within the city of Jerusalem?

• Citizens could argue about where to build new monuments

• Arguments over what is the official language and religion of the area

• Controversies could arise over how to renovate ancient structures

• Disagreements over who controls the religious sites