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Which of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam? (Select all that apply.)

When he was but a young child, it was predicted (by Kaundinya, the Brahmin priest) that Sidhartha Gautama—if he saw four signs—would leave his home and family, to pursue the meaning of suffering. Which of the following were not among those four signs? (Select all that apply.)

According to your text, though there have been ten mortal gurus, when Sikhs use the title “The Guru” (with no name following it) they are usually referring to what or whom?

Which of the following is true regarding the Eucharist?

Sikhs believe the way to God is through which of the following?

The Qur’an mentions the “People of the Book.” Assuming you understand what qualifies someone to be one of the People of the Book, and assuming you understand what that book is, then members of which of the following religions technically qualify as People of the Book? (Select all that apply.)

When the Buddha was born, it was predicted that he would become one of a number of things. Which of the following were among the predicted options? (Select all that apply.)

When the Buddha was born, it was predicted that he would become one of a number of things. Which of the following were among the predicted options? (Select all that apply.)

True or false: In the Mahayana tradition, the Buddha (or Sidhartha Gautama) is often referred to as Śākyamuni—which basically means “hermit” or “sage of the Sākya tribe” (that being the tribe into which he was born).

For Sikhs, heaven is which of the following?