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Example Question #602 :Ap Human Geography
Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?
Christianity
Atheism
Paganism
Hinduism
Shintoism
Christianity
Monotheistic religions believe in one supreme being (e.g., God) who is revered as the creator of all that exists in the universe. Christianity is the only answer choice that follows monotheistic ideals; all of the the other answer choices are polytheist (believe in multiple Gods) or atheist (do not believe in a God).
Example Question #603 :Ap Human Geography
Which of the following religions has its origins in South Asia and has spread to Southeast/East Asia?
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Buddhism
伊斯兰教、犹太教和基督教(天涯tely derived from Judaism) originated in the Middle East and can be eliminated as possible answer choices. While both Hinduism and Buddhism originated in South Asia, the spread of Buddhism to Southeast Asia was catalyzed by merchants and settlers traveling to Southeast Asia as well as religious emissaries sent by leaders (like King Asoka) to help spread the word about Buddha's teachings.
Example Question #604 :Ap Human Geography
The cultural hearth of Christianity is __________.
Jerusalem
Egypt
Mecca
Persia
Rome
Jerusalem
A cultural hearth is a location at which new ideas arise and are then spread. The religion of Christianity began in Jerusalem, making Jerusalem the cultural hearth of the religion. After starting in Jerusalem, Christianity spread through the region by hierarchical diffusion. This hierarchical diffusion encompassed the locations described in the remaining answer choices.
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