World Religions Quiz

The elements in this list are most closely associated with -

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

The experiences described were most likely those of a follower of which of these religions?

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which of the following references information from the texts to support similarities among the three major monotheistic religions?

• According to Jewish, Christian, and Islamic beliefs, Jesus Christ is a prophet and the predicted messiah for all of these religions.

• Judaism was the first major codified monotheistic religion; however, all these religions celebrate the presence of one god in their observations.

• Judaism is the foundation for Christianity and Islam and Jews believe that Jesus Christ came to save the Hebrew people.

• All three monotheistic religions originated in the Middle East and both Christianity and Islam recognize the influence of the prophet Muhammad.

The holy text of Islam is the —

• New Testament

• Holy Bible

• Qur'an

• Bhagavad Gita

  
  

Which types of government are most closely linked with these characteristics?

• Theocracy/Republic

• Monarchy/Democracy

• 2. Democracy/Dictatorship

• 1. Monarchy/Dictatorship 

Of the following, which is NOT a characteristic of a republic? Select TWO correct answers.

• Government power is limited by a written set of laws

• 1. Only a few wealthy people hold power

• Citizens vote for leaders and representatives who make government decisions

• Heads of state do not inherit power

• 1. Central government has complete control

Based on the reading, what type of government does North Korea have?

• Republic

• Theocratic

• Totalitarian

• Democratic