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1. Unlike some religious groups, such as Catholics, who baptize infants, in the Baptist denomination you must first do what in order to be baptized and become a member of the church, which usually takes place around the age of 12?
2. In the 1780s in Philadelphia, the African Methodist Episcopal Church church was established by the Free African Society, in response an incident in which blacks who were on their knees praying were dragged out of church by white Methodist congregants. Who was the former slave that successfully sued for the right to establish this church in 1794?
3. The Hasidim, a group of Orthodox Jews, follow very strict and ancient rules about everyday life, including keeping their kitchen kosher. Which circumstances would not occur in a Hasidic Jewish kitchen?
4. Observant Jews take the source and slaughter of their foods very seriously. What is the common symbol used on packaging to show that food is kosher?
5. Which American-established denomination rejects the concept of the Trinity as being of pagan origin, and also rejects the deity of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit, as well as the existence of eternal conscious punishment in Hell?
6. The Blessing Way and the Enemy Way are two very fundamental ceremonies in the cosmology of this Native American nation. The Blessing Way recounts the creation story of First Man and First Woman, and includes important initiation rituals. The Enemy Way is a powerful protection and healing ceremony to counter evil and sickness. Which nation, whose lands cover the Four Corners area of the US, call themselves "Dineh?"
7. In most Christian denominations, women are not allowed to be church leaders serving in the role of bishops or pastors. However there is a church that stands out in terms of their number of female bishops worldwide. Which two closely related denominations have the highest representation of women serving as bishops?
8. This religion was founded in India towards the end of the 15th Century in the Punjab region. The adherents do not believe that any particular religion has the monopoly on truth. Its followers are monotheists who strive to conquer lust, rage, greed, ego and attachment. What is the name of this faith founded by Guru Nanak?
9. This nation, mentioned in the book of Genesis, is the birthplace of the Queen of Sheba. Her tomb and obelisks are located in the city of Axum. Her son with King Solomon, named Menelik, founded a dynasty. In Lalibela, one can find ancient Christian churches in the shape of the cross, carved out of rock that descend into the ground. This nation has the oldest Bible, written in the Ge'ez language. It is home to the Beta Israel, modern descendants of Abraham. The first 19 followers of Muhammed were given refuge by their King of Kings. What nation is being described?
10. This greatly misunderstood faith, espoused by the descendants of African slaves throughout the Caribbean and South America, combines the veneration of European Saints with traditional West African spiritualism. Also called Obeah in Jamaica, Santeria in Puerto Rico, and Candomble in Brazil, in Haiti it is known by what name?
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