World Religions

What do Christianity, Islam, and Judaism 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 is one question religion seeks to answer?

• What is the force that holds atoms together?

• How does a nuclear reactor work?

• What happens to us after we die?

• What causes tsunamis?

According to Buddhism, what is the main cause of suffering in the world?

• People's desire to control and obtain things
• The devil
• People's lack of harmony with the natural world
• People's refusal to accept the one true god

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 holy book the Koran
• They both believe in reincarnation

Which religion is practiced by the most people (2 billion) today?

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Buddhism

A monotheistic religion is one in which believes:

• There is only one god

• There is only one scripture

• There is only one prophet

• There are many gods

Which religion bases its teachings on the Torah?

• Shintoism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

Who do Jews, Christians, and Muslims trace their roots back to?

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Lao-Tzu

• Constantine

The Reformation created two branches within Christianity. The old Catholic Church remained one of them, but what was the new branch called?

• Hinduism

• Protestantism

• Judaism

• Zoroastrianism

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

• Eastern/Western

• Sunni/Shia

• Catholic/Protestant

• Shinto/Zen