World Religions

Open Ended

What is the link between a golden temple in India and a huge red rock in central Australia?

Open Ended

What does a totem pole in British Columbia have in common with a stone circle in the south of England?

Open Ended

Why do millions of people every year journey to a church in Rome, a wall in Jerusalem, a river in India, and a black cube in Mecca?

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The answer to all of these questions involves one word,

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are guidelines for a 'Judge Free Zone' as described in the slides?

• Discuss beliefs respectfully

• Make inappropriate comments

• Explore beliefs without judgment

• Say 'That is stupid'

Multiple Select

Which ancient civilizations are mentioned as having their own religion and rituals of worship?

• Ancient Egyptians

• Romans

• Mayans

• Aztecs

Multiple Choice

Which of the following religions originated before 500 BC according to the timeline of world religions?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Sikhism

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Which of the following are common characteristics shared by many religions?

• Belief in a power greater than humans

• Observance of holy days

• Having sacred or holy writings

• Belief in reincarnation

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between monotheism and polytheism?

• Monotheism believes in more than one god, polytheism in one god

• Monotheism does not believe in any god, polytheism believes in one god

• Monotheism believes in one god, polytheism in more than one god

• Both believe in the same number of gods

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a main concern of Eastern beliefs that originated in Asia?

• To live a good, happier, better life here and now

• To accumulate wealth and power

• To conquer other nations

• To avoid all forms of spiritual belief