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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the contribution of the Torah and the Talmud?
(a) Important confirmation of secular histories
(b) Perpetuating Jewish history and language
(c) Preservation of art and literature
(d) Great museum pieces

2. What does Huston Smith say is the daunting task as the world grows smaller?
(a) Finding a place to live
(b) Improving human relations
(c) Building better weaponry
(d) Selecting one religion for all

3. What was the argument for the existence of the church?
(a) It was needed to replace temples of idolatry.
(b) It was needed to interpret scripture.
(c) It was needed to show its spiritual beginnings.
(d) It was needed for its political clout.

4. What teaching of Protestantism differs from Catholic doctrine?
(a) Justification by faith
(b) The importance of baptism
(c) The need for spiritual guidance
(d) The importance of church attendance

5. Where did Muhammad make his most converts early on?
(a) In Cairo
(b) In Jerusalem
(c) In Mecca
(d) In Medina

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Islam nail down the actions of humans?

2. What were Jesus' words designed to cause people to do?

3. Simply put, what is the Protestant Principle?

4. What is the totem?

5. How have Taoism and Confucianism affected the Chinese culture?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did the Jews form a different idea about the importance of history?

2. Briefly describe the origins of Islam.

3. Briefly describe Jesus as the originator of the Christian religion.

4. How did Judaism portray the relationship between God and man?

5. Define the major difference between the Roman Catholic church and Eastern Orthodoxy.

6. Briefly list and explain the Five Pillars of Islam.

7. What did the Jewish people do while in captivity that defines their need to discover meanings behind events?

8. How is Taoism often viewed by Westerners?

9. What summarizes the mystery of the church?

10. What about religions other than the historical religions from Confucianism to Christianity?

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