pg 100-103 World Language and Religion Quiz

How many languages are spoken in the world today?

• About 3,000 to 6,500

• About 1,000 to 2,000

• About 10,000 to 15,000

• About 20,000 to 25,000

Which branch of the Indo-European family does English belong to?

• Romance

• Slavic

• Germanic

• Celtic

Which language is spoken by the most people worldwide?

• English

• Spanish

• Mandarin Chinese

• Arabic

What is a regional variety of a language called?

• Dialect

• Accent

• Slang

• Jargon

What is English considered as in terms of trade and communication?

• Lingua Franca

• Official Language

• Mother Tongue

• Dialect

Which type of religions focus on one ethnic group and have not spread into other cultures?

• Universalizing Religions

• Monotheistic Religions

• Ethnic Religions

• Indigenous Religions

What do people believe in Animist religions?

• One God

• Many Gods

• Presence of spirits and forces of nature

• Reincarnation

What does the term Polytheism refer to?

• Belief in one God

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in spirits and ancestors

What is the ultimate goal of Universalizing religions?

• To spread their beliefs to the entire world

• To establish a theocracy

• To preserve traditional customs

• To achieve enlightenment

What are Islamic houses of worship known as?

• Temples

• Churches

• Synagogues

• Mosques