AP Human Geography : Religion

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

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Example Question #602 :Ap Human Geography

Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?

Possible Answers:

Christianity

Atheism

Paganism

Hinduism

Shintoism

Correct answer:

Christianity

Explanation:

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?

Possible Answers:

Christianity

Hinduism

Islam

Buddhism

Judaism

Correct answer:

Buddhism

Explanation:

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 __________.

Possible Answers:

Jerusalem

Egypt

Mecca

Persia

Rome

Correct answer:

Jerusalem

Explanation:

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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