WH. CH. 4 World Religions Review

WH. CH. 4 World Religions Review

Confucianism - 5 Relationships

• Father and Son

• Husband and Wife

• Ruler and Subject

• Friend and Friend

• Elder and Youth

Multiple Choice

Confucius viewed _____ as important to building a more harmonious society.

• the five basic relationships

• enlightenment

• the Four Noble Truths

• social class

Multiple Choice

Which Confucian value became deeply woven into Chinese culture?

• respect for elders

• love of scholarship

• being kind, honest, and faithful

• all of the above

Buddhism - Eightfold Path

• Right Understanding and Right Thought

• Right Speech and Right Action

• Right Livelihood and Right Effort

• Right Mindfulness and Right Concentration

Multiple Choice

In Buddhism, the Eightfold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve

• asceticism.

• enlightenment.

• eternal life.

• reincarnation.

Multiple Choice

How did Buddhists promote the study and spread of Buddhism?

• by conquering their neighbors

• by founding cities

• by opening monasteries

• by printing their scriptures

Hinduism - Basic Beliefs

• 1st - Dharma: Acting Virtuously and Righteously

• 2nd - Artha: Pursuit of Wealth and Prosperity

• 3rd - Karma: Obtaining Enjoyment From Life

• 4th - Mosksha: Enlightenment

Multiple Choice

Hinduism traces its roots to

• its founder, Siddhartha Guatama.

• prophesies revealed to Muhammad.

• the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature.

• Abraham's covenant with God.

Multiple Choice

All of the following are aspects of the Hindu belief system EXCEPT

• karma.

• nirvana.

• polytheism.

• reincarnation.

Islam - 5 Pillars of Faith

• 1st - Shahada: There is no God but God and Muhammad is his prophet

• 2nd - Salat: Prayer 5 times a day

• 3rd - Zakat: Alms or give to the poor and needy

• 4th - Saum: Fasting during the holy month of Ramadan

• 5th - Hajj: Pilgrimage to Mecca

Multiple Choice

In Islam, _____ guide(s) all aspects of life, from clothing and food to education.

• the Hajj

• Shari'ah law

• the Ten Commandments

• shahadah

Multiple Choice

Muslims believe the Qur'an contains the complete message of God as revealed to

• Abraham.

• Jesus.

• Moses.

• Muhammad.

Multiple Choice

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT for

• charity.

• marriage.

• daily prayer.

• fasting.

Christianity - Core Beliefs

• There is only one God

• Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God

• Jesus was crucified and then resurrected three days later

• Jesus died so his believers would be forgiven for their sins

Multiple Choice

According to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, three days after Jesus was crucified, he

• achieved enlightenment.

• began to perform miracles.

• rose from the dead.

• was chosen as God's messenger.

Multiple Choice

In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah, indicating he was

• chosen by God to save humankind.

• destined to defeat the Roman Empire.

• the savior of the Muslim people.

• the most important apostle.

Jewish - Core Beliefs

• There is only one God (Yahweh)

• Pray to no one but God

• Moses is the chief of the prophets

• The Torah is the word of God

• God rewards those who follow his commandments

• A Messiah is coming

Multiple Choice

The First Temple built by King Solomon in Jerusalem is considered

• the most sacred place in Judaism.

• the center of the Islamic world.

• . the place where Jesus rose from the dead.

• . the site of the Buddha's enlightenment.

Multiple Choice

As a result of the Jewish Diaspora, Jews were forced to

• abandon their beliefs and practices.

• become slaves in Egypt.

• disperse across the Middle East.

• settle in Canaan.

Similarities of the Monotheistic Religions

• Believe in the same God

• Abraham is accepted as a prophet

• Moses is accepted as a prophet

Multiple Choice

Which figure is considered an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Abraham

• King Solomon

• Jesus

• Muhammad

Multiple Choice

An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in

• resurrection.

• reincarnation.

• a single God.

• the Trinity.

Similarities All Religions Share

• Have diverse members in their religion

• Spread through cultural diffusion

• Can be found all over the world today

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes a characteristic of world religions?

• They focus on how God can serve the people.

• They support the notion that people must submit to God.

• They offer a message that appeals to diverse groups of people.

• They provide guidance on how to reach heaven.