AP Human Geography : Religion

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for AP Human Geography

varsity tutors app store varsity tutors android store

Example Questions

Example Question #601 : Ap Human Geography

Which of the following is a monotheistic religion?

Possible Answers:

Paganism

Atheism

Shintoism

Christianity

Hinduism

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 #601 : Ap Human Geography

Which of the following religions has its origins in South Asia and has spread to Southeast/East Asia?

Possible Answers:

Islam

Buddhism

Christianity

Hinduism

Judaism

Correct answer:

Buddhism

Explanation:

Islam, Judaism, and Christianity (which was ultimately 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 #602 : Ap Human Geography

The cultural hearth of Christianity is __________.

Possible Answers:

Jerusalem

Mecca

Rome

Persia

Egypt

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.

Learning Tools by Varsity Tutors