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True or false: The Quran is a record of Allah’s words, which were given through a series of revelations from Gabriel to Mohommed.

The Qur’an is treated with great respect and awe. Thus, according to your readings, which of the following things do Muslims do out of respect for that sacred text?

In its discussion of the difference between taking a positive versus negative approach to studying world religions, your textbook quotes Gordon B. Hinckley as offering eight things we can do to interface positively with those of other religions. Which of the following were among those eight suggestions? (Select all that apply.)

What is the Shinto Code of Chivalry that originated with the military in Japan?

True or false: Those who are part of the Sikh Khalsa (or military order) typically wear (at the command or dictate of Guru Gobind Singh) what are known as the Five K’s or Five Marks of Sikhism. Those consist of the following items (listed here in in no particular order): (1) special undergarments, (2) a comb, (3) a steel bracelet, (4), a turban, and (5) a small dagger or knife.

True or false: According to your textbook, Pure Land Buddhists (which are a sub-denomination of Mahayana Buddhism) seek rebirth through mercy—which they provoke via repeatedly chanting the name of Buddha Amitabha.

Who declared, “There is neither Hindu nor Muslim, so whose path shall I follow? I shall follow God’s path. God is neither Hindu nor Muslim and the path I follow is God’s”?

As noted in your textbook, Confucious was concerned about the reasons many people seek an education. Which of the following ideas did he teach regarding education?

True or false: Technically, the design or intent of the Protestant Reformation was not to start new denominations of Christianity but, instead, to reform the Church from within. However, it failed miserably at its stated goal. Ultimately, the Reformation (and the years following it) saw the creation of many denominations and groups, each claiming that their specific interpretation of scripture was the correct one.

The founder of Buddhism was whom?