World Religions Content Quiz #1

The disagreement over Muhammad's successor created what two branches (sects) within Islam?

• Shia/Jewish
• Sunni/Shia
• Catholic/Protestant
• Shinto/Zen

Jewish holy book (scripture):

• Bible

• Qur'an

• Torah

• Gospels

According to Buddhists, all life is.....

• Enjoyment
• Gratifying
• Disasterous
• Suffering

The social structure in India that prevents social mobility:

• Caste System

• Eightfold path

• Hinduism

• Vedas

All Muslims who are financially capable should make the pilgrimage to Mecca once their lifetimes:

• Zakat

• Hajj

• Salat

• Shahadah

Who is the messiah, according to Christians?

• Moses
• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Abraham

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 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 is the world's second largest religion? 

• Christianity
• Judaism
• Hinduism
• Islam

What is the name of the place where Jews worship?

• Synagogue
• Church
• Temple
• Stupa