GEOG 2303 CHAPTER 6 QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS
1) Which of the following is the best definition of canonized doctrine? - Answers - c) The
officially recognized documents or teachings of a religion
2) Which of the following is the best definition of monotheism? - Answers - d) The belief
in one god
3) Which of the following is the best definition of polytheism? - Answers - b) The belief in
many gods
4) Which of the following is the best definition of prophecy? - Answers - d)
Communication with a supernatural power
5) Which of the following is the best definition of proselytizing? - Answers - a) Seeking
converts to a religion
6) Which of the following is the best definition of sanctuary? - Answers - c) A haven or
place of safety, often defined by law
7) Christians and Muslims together make up approximately what proportion of the
world's population? - Answers - c) 60-70%
8) Folk religions are generally: - Answers - d) Closely tied to local or indigenous
traditions
9) Halal and Kosher refer to: - Answers - d) Dietary restrictions
10) The Hajj is associated with: - Answers - d) Islam
11) The largest ethnic religion in the world is: - Answers - b) Hinduism
12) Universalizing religions are characterized by: - Answers - c) Seeking converts
13) The three main branches of Christianity are: - Answers - a) Catholic, Orthodox,
Protestant
14) The split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims centered on: - Answers - d) Leadership
succession
15) Buddhism originated near: - Answers - c) The Nepal-India border region
ANSWERS
1) Which of the following is the best definition of canonized doctrine? - Answers - c) The
officially recognized documents or teachings of a religion
2) Which of the following is the best definition of monotheism? - Answers - d) The belief
in one god
3) Which of the following is the best definition of polytheism? - Answers - b) The belief in
many gods
4) Which of the following is the best definition of prophecy? - Answers - d)
Communication with a supernatural power
5) Which of the following is the best definition of proselytizing? - Answers - a) Seeking
converts to a religion
6) Which of the following is the best definition of sanctuary? - Answers - c) A haven or
place of safety, often defined by law
7) Christians and Muslims together make up approximately what proportion of the
world's population? - Answers - c) 60-70%
8) Folk religions are generally: - Answers - d) Closely tied to local or indigenous
traditions
9) Halal and Kosher refer to: - Answers - d) Dietary restrictions
10) The Hajj is associated with: - Answers - d) Islam
11) The largest ethnic religion in the world is: - Answers - b) Hinduism
12) Universalizing religions are characterized by: - Answers - c) Seeking converts
13) The three main branches of Christianity are: - Answers - a) Catholic, Orthodox,
Protestant
14) The split between Sunni and Shi'a Muslims centered on: - Answers - d) Leadership
succession
15) Buddhism originated near: - Answers - c) The Nepal-India border region
