WEEK 2

Question 1

The prophet and patriarch Abraham played a significant role in establishing the
three monotheistic religions….

Answer 1

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

Question 2

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, are collectively known as…..

Answer 2

Abrahamic religions

Question 3

He is regarded as the ancestor of the Israelites by the Jewish
people, while Muslims consider his son Ishmael as the ancestor of the Arabs.

Answer 3

The Patriarch Abraham

Question 4

Abraham’s son? Muslims consider his son as the ancestor of the Arabs.

Answer 4

Ishamael

Question 5

Christians view Abraham as a …

Answer 5

“father in faith” and the ancestor of Jesus Christ.

Question 6

Abraham’s importance lies in being a…

Answer 6

a foundational figure for monotheistic beliefs and extreme devotion.

Question 7

one of the world’s oldest surviving civilizations with a history dating back
to 6500 B.C.E.

Answer 7

India

Question 8

has been shaped by various conquerors who were absorbed into its
native religions.

Answer 8

India

Question 9

Four major religions originated in India

Answer 9

Hinduism, Buddhism,
Jainism, and Sikhism - alongside numerous minor cults and sects.

Question 10

This religion in particular, reflects Indian heterogeneity with its eclectic religious expressions and
multitude of gods and goddesses.

Answer 10

Hinduism

Question 11

During this period, Hinduism became systematized, providing order and purpose to the cosmos and human life.

Answer 11

the Vedic Period

Question 12

Buddhism centers around the figure of the Buddha,

Answer 12

a human who sought to end suffering and the cycle of rebirth.

Question 13

This religion spread from India to various parts of Asia, gaining many followers, while
Hinduism remained deeply rooted in India throughout the centuries.

Answer 13

Buddhism

Question 14

Chinese civilization, dating back almost 4,000 years, embraced ‘’ ‘’ emphasizing good governance and harmonizng human relations.

Answer 14

Confucian
ideals and ethics

Question 15

China’s greatest philosopher, influenced traditional Chinese values and
governance, with principles applicable at individual, community, and state levels.

Answer 15

Confucious

Question 16

attributed to writing the Dao De Jing around the 6th century B.C.E., founded
Daoism, focusing on the concept of Dao as the path of appropriate behavior and
understanding the way the universe works.

Answer 16

Laozi

Question 17

Laozi, attributed to writing the
‘’ ‘’ , founded
Daoism, focusing on the concept of Dao as the path of appropriate behavior and
understanding the way the universe works.

Answer 17

Dao De Jing around the 6th century B.C.E.

Question 18

Loazi attributed to writing the Dao De Jing around the 6th century B.C.E., founded Daoism

Answer 18

Daoism

Question 19

a loosely organized belief
system in Japan, centers around Japanese patriotism and mythology, honoring their
emperors as descendants of the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Answer 19

Shintoism

Question 20

Shintoism, a loosely organized belief system in Japan, centers around Japanese patriotism and mythology, honoring their
emperors as descendants of………..

Answer 20

the sun goddess Amaterasu.

Question 21

The term “Shinto” originated
from the Chinese words for..

Answer 21

“way of the gods,”

Question 22

considered gods or spirits in various natural elements in Shintoism

Answer 22

Kami

Question 23

is the belief that animals, plants, rivers, mountains, and other
entities in nature contain an inner spiritual essence.

Answer 23

Animism

Question 23

has many forms,
which reflect the geographical environment, the religious or spiritual cultural
history, and the distinct worldview of the people groups who practice its various
expressions

Answer 23

Animism