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Where did Buddhism originate, and who founded it?

• A. China; Confucius

• B. India; Siddhartha Gautama

• C. Persia; Zoroaster

• D. Mesopotamia; Hammurabi

What is a central idea of Hinduism that distinguishes it from other major religions?

• A. Belief in one God and final judgment

• B. Nonviolence and the Four Noble Truths

• C. The caste system and the concept of dharma (duty)

• D. Emphasis on the Five Pillars of faith

Which of the following best describes the spread of Christianity in its early years?

• A. It spread through Roman roads, trade networks, and missionary work.

• B. It spread primarily through conquest and forced conversion.

• C. It spread as a result of Confucian teachings in East Asia.

• D. It was confined to the Middle East until the 15th century.

What is a key teaching of Confucianism?

• A. The pursuit of enlightenment through meditation

• B. The idea of a covenant between God and the Jewish people

• C. The belief in reincarnation and karma

• D. The importance of family loyalty, respect for elders, and social harmony

Which religion is considered the oldest monotheistic faith?

• A. Christianity

• B. Judaism

• C. Islam

• D. Zoroastrianism

How did Islam spread rapidly after its founding in the 7th century?

• A. Through the Silk Road trade routes exclusively

• B. By military conquest, trade, and the work of missionaries

• C. By the migration of Buddhist monks to Mecca

• D. Through the Roman Empire's adoption of Islamic beliefs

What are the Four Noble Truths, and which religion are they associated with?

• A. Teachings in Hinduism related to reincarnation

• B. Guidelines for Christian moral conduct as taught by Jesus

• C. Key principles of Buddhism about suffering and the path to enlightenment

• D. Ethical guidelines of Confucianism for social order

Which text is a sacred scripture of Hinduism?

• A. The Torah

• B. The Analects

• C. The Bhagavad Gita

• D. The Quran