World Religions - World History

Which statement describes a characteristic of world religions?

• They focus on how God can serve the people

• They support the notion that people must submit to God.

• They offer a message that appeals to diverse groups of people.

• They provide guidance on how to reach heaven.

1. Before the rise of universal religions in different regions, most people worshipped

• local gods in small communities.


• their rulers

• prophets

• spirits within nature

As a result of the Jewish Diaspora, Jews were forced to:

• abandon their beliefs and practices.

• become slaves in Egypt

• disperse across the Middle East.

• settle in Canaan.

1. An important trait that Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share is the belief in:

• Resurrection

• Reincarnation

• Monotheism

• The Trinity

Along with the Hebrew Bible, _______ forms the foundation of Jewish religious practices an ethical values.

• The Torah

• The Mishnah

• The Ten Commandments

• The Talmud

In Christianity, Jesus is considered the Messiah, indicating he was:

• Chosen by God to save humankind

• Destined to defeat the Roman Empire

• The savior of the Muslim people

• The most important apostle

According to the New Testament of the Christian Bible, three days after Jesus was crucified, he

• Achieved enlightenment

• Began to perform miracles

• Rose from the dead

• Was chosen as God's messenger

In Christianity, ___ is the idea that God can save people from sin and grant them everlasting life after death:

• Divine Assistance

• Foregiveness

• Resurrection

• Salvation

All of the following are part of the Five Pillars of Islam EXCEPT for

• Charity

• Daily Prayer

• The Ten Commandments

• Shahadah

In Islam, ____ guides all aspects of life, from clothing to food to education:

• The Hajj

• Shari'ah Law

• The Ten Commandments

• Shahadah