Introduction to World Religions

Most religions fall into two categories ? and ? .

• right, wrong

• monotheistic, polytheistic

• holy, unholy

• old, new

Which of the following is not one of the "big questions" religions address?

• Why was the world created?

• Why are we here?

• What happens when we die?

• Why do I have to study religion?

What does monotheism mean?

• Reincarnation

• Belief in one god

• Many ideas

• Figuring out one's purpose

Which of the following religions are not monotheistic?

• Buddhism

• Islam

• Christianity

• Judaism

Which words means the belief that when someone dies, the soul joins a new body?

• Karma

• Deity

• Nirvana

• Reincarnation

Which is another word for god/goddess?

• Deity

• Nirvana

• Karma

• Reincarnation

Which of these was India's first religion?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

• Judaism

This word means the state of being free from suffering

• Monotheism

• Deity

• Karma

• Nirvana