USA Religions

When did Islam start to develop in the U.S.?

• In the 1800s

• In the 1900s

• With the arrival of enslaved people   

• After 1965

What is a langar in Sikhism?

• A free kitchen

• A prayer

• A festival

• A temple

Modern movements like Wicca do not include practices related to nature

• True

• False

When did Buddhism become prominent in the United States?

• Early 18th century

• Late 19th century

• Mid-20th century

• Early 21st century

Which Buddhist traditions are most widespread in the U.S.?

• Theravada and Mahayana

• Zen and Tibetan

• Pure Land and Nichiren

• Shingon and Tendai

What is Confucianism primarily known as in the U.S.?

• A monotheistic religion

• A political movement

• A philosophical system

• A form of meditation

Which Hindu festival has become part of American culture?

• Holi

• Navratri

• Dussehra

• Diwali

Protestantism is the smallest Christian group in the USA

• True

• False

Catholicism is strongly represented in states such as New York and California

• True

• False

Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with Pentecostal worship services in the USA?

• Quiet contemplation and individual prayer

• Strict adherence to a pre-set liturgy with little variation

• Spirited services with speaking in tongues and healing rituals

• Emphasis on intellectual discourse and theological debate