DSST Introduction to World Religions

Question 1

Which of the following is the largest religion by number of adherents worldwide?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

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Buddhism

Question 2

The term 'Torah' in Judaism refers to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The first five books of the Hebrew Bible

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The Jewish place of worship

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The Jewish oral tradition

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The Jewish prayer book

Question 3

The Four Noble Truths are a central teaching of which religion?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

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Hinduism

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Jainism

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Sikhism

Question 4

The concept of 'Dharma' is most central to which religious traditions?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism and Buddhism

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Christianity and Islam

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Judaism and Zoroastrianism

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Sikhism and Jainism

Question 5

The Quran is believed by Muslims to have been revealed to which prophet?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

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Jesus

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Moses

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Ibrahim

Question 6

The varna system (caste system) in its historical form is most closely associated with which religion?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

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Buddhism

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Islam

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Jainism

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the theological concept of monotheism?

Accepted Answer

Belief in one God

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Belief in many gods

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Belief in no gods

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Belief that everything is divine