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Religion

Ch.7

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Which religions actively seek new members and aim to convert all humankind? Proselytic Religions
The forced dispersal of the Jews from Palestine in Roman times. Diaspora
The world's largest religion both in area and in number of adherents. Christianity
Where is the hearth (source region)of Christianity,Islam, and Judaism? Southwestern Asia
_______ and Asia are the fastest-growing regions for Christianity. Africa
Religious culture region located largely in the desert belt of Asia and northern Africa. Islam
______ Muslims represent the Islamic orthodoxy. Sunni
The worlds's largest Islamic population is found in _______. Indonesia
_________ is the fastest-growing world religion. Islam
________ is a religion closely tied to India. Hinduism
__________ is the Hindu god of wisdom,intelligence,and education. Ganesha
What is the harmonious and eternal truth that Hindus strive to locate within each human being? Dharma
Social divisions that separate Hindu society into four major categories. Castes
Which religion believes in moksha? Hinduism
The principle of nonviolence that involves veneration of all forms of life. Ahimsa
No standard set of beliefs prevail in ________, and the faith takes many local forms. Hinduism
Who is "the awakened one?" Siddhartha Guatama
Which religion believes in the "Four Noble Truths" and the "Eight-Fold path?" Buddhism
Which religion believes in nirvana? Buddhism
Which is the most widespread religion in South and East Asia? Buddhism
Indigenous religions are usally referred to collectively as __________. Animists
Which is an ethnic religion common to clan or tribes? Animists
Who worships kami? Animist
A ______ is a focused geograhic area where important innovations are born and from which they spread. Cultural Hearth
_______ River is holy to the Hindus. The Ganges
Which religious doctrine teaches that Earth was created especially for humans? Teleology
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