Major World Belief Systems

Extremely strict. Movement was almost non-existent.

​ Only hope to move up is through reincarnation and good karma.

​The Caste System

Multiple Choice

There is a founder of Hinduism

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Hindus believe in a supreme power called Brahman.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Hinduism is polytheistic.  What does that mean?

• Hindus believe in one God.

• Hindus believe in multiple gods and goddesses that control the universe.

• Hindus believe in more than one version of heaven.

• Hindus believe in multiple classes of people.

Multiple Choice

Who was the founder of Hinduism?

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Siddhartha 

• No real founder

Multiple Choice

What is the term for a person being reborn after a previous life?

• maya

• reincarnation

• recluse

• dharma

Multiple Choice

The material actions resulting from the consequences of previous actions is called... (hint: what comes around goes around)

• dharma

• Polytheism

• karma

• Ahimsa

Multiple Choice

"Buddha" means...

• "Way of the Spirits"

• "Enlightened One"

• "The Way of Life as it should be"

• "Moral expectation"

Multiple Choice

What's the purpose of the Eightfold Path?

• It tells you the way you should think and act to minimize suffering.

• It explains how life is full of suffering.

• They're the eight relationships we should have to make society harmonious.

• They are the eight kami in Shinto tradition.

Multiple Choice

The founder of Buddhism was:

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Prince Gutma

• Buddhah

• Siddhartha Gautama

Multiple Choice

The Holy Book of the Hindu religion is:

• the Bible

• the Vedas

• the Eightfold Path

• the Sutras

Multiple Choice

Your good or bad actions in this life is called your ___________________, you should always try to have the good kind.

• Karma

• Dharma

• Reincarnation

• Vedas

Multiple Choice

Buddhists try to reach a state of enlightenment known as:

• Samsara

• Nirvana

• Heaven

• Elysium

Multiple Choice

___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.

• Abraham

• Jesus

• David

• Muhammad

Multiple Choice

The ______ is the Jewish holy book.

• Torah

• Synagogue

• Monotheism

Multiple Choice

__________ is the belief in one god.

• Polytheism

• Monotheism

Multiple Choice

A ______ is a Jewish house of worship.

• synagogue

• mosque

• Torah

Multiple Choice

Abraham started the Jewish religion in Canaan. Where is that located today?

• Mesopotamia

• Israel

• Egypt

Multiple Choice

Which city is the Jewish holy city?

• Bethlehem

• Ur

• Jerusalem

Multiple Choice

What is the symbol for Christianity?

• Star of David

• Cross

• Crescent Moon and Star

Multiple Choice

Name of Gods son

• Allah

• David

• Jesus

Multiple Choice

Christian holy book

• Qur'an

• Bible

• Old Testament

Multiple Choice

The term Islam translates into what meaning? 

• Follow the Prophet

• Love your neighbor

• Practice Jihad

• Submit to God's will

Multiple Choice

Who is Muhammad?

• A jewish teacher and healer; founded Christianity.

• A world famous comedian.

• Arab religious, social and political leader; founded Islamic religion.

• A prophet.

Multiple Choice

Define: Pilgrimage الحج

• A temple.

• A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.

• A religious prayer in that takes place daily.

• A type of special food.

Multiple Choice

Define: Mosque مسجد

• A muslim place of worship.

• A church.

• A prayer.

• A religion.

Multiple Choice

Define: Qur’an القرآن

• Things Muslims did that never made it into the scriptures.

• Islamic religion in which people worship Allah.

• A place of worship.

• Islam's primary sacred text, regarded by Muslims as the direct words of Allah.