World Religions

What is religion?

• An organized system used to worship god or a group of gods.

• The belief in a god or in a group of gods.

• Interest, belief, or activity that is important to a person.

• All of the above.

Define: MONOTHEISM

• The belief that there is more than one God.
• The worship of one's ancestors.
• The belief that there is only one God. 
• The belief the universe has one divine soul.

What religion is found in South-East Asia and China and has approximately 376 to 535 Million followers?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Islam

Which religion is this symbol from?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common? 

• They are all monotheistic.
• They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
• They are all based on the same holy book.
• They are all separated into three main branches.

What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?

• They both focus on many different gods.
• They are both based on four noble truths.
• They both believe in the concept of nirvana.
• They both believe in reincarnation.

What religion is the most predominant in the Middle East and North Africa?

• Christianity
• Islam
• Hinduism
• Buddhism

Which religion is represented by this symbol?

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Judaism

What religion is represented by this symbol?

• Hinduism
• Buddhism
• Judaism
• Islam

How can you be tolerant of other people's beliefs?

• By trying to convince them that there's only one way to get to heaven.
• By avoiding all discussion of religion and spiritual matters.
• By ignoring peopl who have different beliefs.
• By accepting that what's right for some people may not be right for others.