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Our planet is full of different cultures, beliefs, and religions that completely differ from each other. In this quiz, there are 10 random questions about religion and cultural terminologies. If you read a lot about all these topics, this quiz is an interesting test for you!
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Questions and Answers

1.
1. Which of these words mean a common language.
- A.
  
  Literary Tradition
- B.
  
  Oral Tradition
- C.
  
  Lingua Franca
- D.
  
  Franglais
- E.
  
  Dialect
Correct Answer
C. Lingua Franca

Explanation
Dialect-Regional variations of a language.
Franglais-A combination of English and French.
Oral Tradition-The passing of information verbally.
Literary Tradition-Written history.

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2.

A belief that everything has a spirit.is called
- A.
  
  Fundamentalism
- B.
  
  Polytheism
- C.
  
  Monotheism
- D.
  
  Deism
- E.
  
  Animism
Correct Answer
E. Animism

Explanation
Fundamentalism-A group that takes a literal translation of their holy book.
Polytheism-Belief in many gods.
Monotheism-Belief in one god.
Deism-Belief in god, but rejection of organized religion.

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3.
1. Practices of customs that span several different cultures, large heterogeneous groups is
- A.
  
  Folk Culture
- B.
  
  Popular Culture
- C.
  
  Habit
- D.
  
  Taboo
- E.
  
  Core-Domain-Sphere
Correct Answer
B. Popular Culture

Explanation
Remember, popular culture is meant for diffusion. The only thing that stops its spread is lack of communication technology. Examples of popular culture would include blue jeans, rock music, blockbuster movies, etc.

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4.
1. A collection of languages related to each other through a common ancestor long before recorded history is
- A.
  
  Language Family
- B.
  
  Language Branch
- C.
  
  Dialect
- D.
  
  Pidgen Language
- E.
  
  Creole Language
Correct Answer
A. Language Family

Explanation
An example of a language family would be Indo-European.
An example of a language branch would be Germanic.

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5.

A language boundary.
- A.
  
  Core-Domain-Periphery
- B.
  
  Ecumene
- C.
  
  Cultural Transition Zone
- D.
  
  Isogloss
- E.
  
  Taboo
Correct Answer
D. Isogloss

Explanation
Core-Domain-Periphery shows how a cultural trait diminishes as you move away from its hearth.
Ecumene means permanent human settlement.
Taboo is a restriction on behavior.

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6.

Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?
- A.
  
  Christianity
- B.
  
  Islam
- C.
  
  Sikhism
- D.
  
  Hinduism
- E.
  
  Buddhism
Correct Answer
D. Hinduism

Explanation
Hinduism is an ethnic religion.

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7.

What factor leads to the creation of a new language?
- A.
  
  Isolation
- B.
  
  Diffusion of folk culture
- C.
  
  Diffusion of popular culture
- D.
  
  Military conquest
- E.
  
  Exploration
Correct Answer
A. Isolation

Explanation
When a group becomes isolated from another group, the two languages develop differently.

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8.

Who developed the Kurgen Hearth Theory?
- A.
  
  Renfew
- B.
  
  Gimbutas
- C.
  
  Sauer
- D.
  
  Wallerstein
- E.
  
  Malthus
Correct Answer
B. Gimbutas

Explanation
Marija Gimbutas claimed that the Kurgens spread their language through military conquest.

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9.

Which is the oldest monotheistic religion?
- A.
  
  Judaism
- B.
  
  Christianity
- C.
  
  Hinduism
- D.
  
  Jainism
Correct Answer
A. Judaism

Explanation
Judaism is considered the oldest monotheistic religion because it originated around 2000 BCE with the covenant between God and Abraham. It is characterized by the belief in one God, Yahweh, and the adherence to the Torah as their sacred text. Judaism has had a significant impact on the development of other monotheistic religions such as Christianity and Islam.

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10.

Atheism has been a part of our civilization since ages.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement suggests that atheism has existed within our civilization for a long time. This implies that there have always been individuals who do not believe in the existence of any deities or higher powers. The word "ages" indicates that this belief has been present throughout history, reinforcing the notion that atheism is not a recent phenomenon but rather a longstanding aspect of human civilization. Therefore, the answer "True" aligns with the information provided in the statement.

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World Quiz - Belief, Culture And Religion

Which of these words mean a common language.

A belief that everything has a spirit.is called

Practices of customs that span several different cultures, large heterogeneous groups is

A collection of languages related to each other through a common ancestor long before recorded history is

A language boundary.

Which of the following is not a universalizing religion?

What factor leads to the creation of a new language?

Who developed the Kurgen Hearth Theory?

Which is the oldest monotheistic religion?

Atheism has been a part of our civilization since ages.