USA Religion

Which religious tradition has historically been the majority in the United States?

• A. Judaism

• B. Islam

• C. Christianity

• D. Buddhism

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees:

• A. A national religion

• B. Equal funding for all churches

• C. Freedom of religion and prohibition of a state religion

• D. Religious education in public schools

What is the fastest-growing religious category in recent U.S. surveys?

• A. Protestants

• B. Catholics

• C. The religiously unaffiliated ("nones")
  

• D. Muslims

Which group has played a significant role in shaping U.S. political and social life, especially since the late 20th century?

• A. Orthodox Jews

• B. Evangelical Protestants

• C. Buddhists

• D. Unitarians

The U.S. is often described as religiously:

• A. Monolithic

• B. Secular

• C. Diverse

• D. Indifferent

What trend is seen among younger Americans in terms of religious affiliation?

• A. More likely to attend weekly services

• B. More likely to identify as religiously unaffiliated

• C. Increasingly converting to Catholicism

• D. Returning to traditional denominations

Religious pluralism in the U.S. means:

• A. All citizens must follow the same faith

• B. Only Christian denominations are allowed

• C. A variety of religious beliefs and practices are present and accepted

• D. Religion is banned in government institutions

Which immigrant group contributed to the growing presence of Islam in the U.S.?

• A. Italian immigrants

• B. Latin American immigrants

• C. Middle Eastern and South Asian immigrants

• D. Irish immigrants

"Religious disestablishment" refers to:

• A. The destruction of religious buildings

• B. A religious group's loss of tax exemption

• C. The separation of church and state

• D. Government control of religious texts

Which of the following is not typically considered one of the "mainline Protestant" denominations?

• A. United Methodist Church

• B. Southern Baptist Convention

• C. Presbyterian Church (USA)

• D. Episcopal Church