Question

Which of the following ideals of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam were consistent with a democratic outlook when they developed in southwest Asia?
Select the three correct answers.
People are equal
Each individual has worth
Individuals should serve in the military
People with little money should obey the wealthy.
It is the duty of an individual to combat oppression
It is the duty of the goverment to protect its citizens

Answer 1

Answer:

• People are equal

• Each individual has worth

• It is the duty of an individual to combat oppression

Explanation:

The three major religions of Christianity, Islam and Judaism all started around the same area in Southwest Asia and had some democratic principles that were based on the love that God had for humankind.

One such teaching was that all people were equal and had worth. Jews believed that all were equal and had self worth by virtue of simply being created by God. The Muslims preached that all were equal before God and that all people had dignity. As such even leaders were bound by the same laws as those they rule. The Christians emphasized that it was important to remember that all people are equal and as such we should love them.

The religions also believed it to be the duty of the individual to fight oppression. This was especially true for the Muslims but all three religions show that people must stand up for their neighbours against oppression because all are equal before God.