Question

multiple choice: 5 pts each
23). the religion of judaism differed from the other religions of the time in that - a. was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one god, whereas other religions were polytheistic, meaning their followers believed in many gods. b. was the first religion to set down laws by which the people were to live their lives. c. was polytheistic, meaning its followers believed in many gods, whereas other religions had monotheistic, meaning their followers believed in one god. d. had no sacred texts or books.
24). buddhism appealed to the people at the lower end of the social scale because they were taught that all human beings could reach - a. moksha c. nirvana b. reincarnation d. dharma
25). the buddha believed that suffering is caused by - a. not living according to the will and laws of god. b. spending money foolishly. c. demons. d. desire for the things of this world.
26). which of the five pillars of islam must be done five times each day? - a. prayer c. fasting b. charity d. pilgrimage
27). one of the five pillars of islam, the hajj is - a. a public prayer on friday at midday to worship allah. b. one’s duty to give alms to the poor and unfortunate. c. the observation of the holy month of july, including fasting from dawn to dusk. d. a pilgrimage to mecca.
28). ____ became the first christian emperor. - a. constantine c. cicero b. nero d. julius caesar
29). although the majority of the world’s muslims are sunnis, in iraq and iran are - a. shia c. quran b. umayyads d. bedouin
30). what king started the church of england, and why did he?

Explanation:

1. Judaism is monotheistic, believing in one God.
2. Buddhism teaches that humans can reach nirvana.
3. Buddha believed suffering is caused by desire for worldly things.
4. Prayer in Islam is done five - times a day.
5. The hajj in Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca.
6. Constantine became the first Christian emperor.
7. In Iraq and Iran, a significant number of Muslims are Shia.

Answer:

1. a. was monotheistic, meaning its followers believed in one God.
2. c. nirvana
3. d. desire for the things of this world.
4. a. prayer
5. d. a pilgrimage to Mecca.
6. a. Constantine
7. a. Shia