World Religions Study Guide

According to Buddhism, how can the end of suffering in the world be achieved?

• Reincarnation

• Understanding the Four Truths, following the Eightfold Path

• Understanding and following Yin and Yang

• Death

What is Nirvana?

• The same as Yin and Yang

• When you are perfect and never make mistakes

• When the soul is reborn

• the enlightened state in which individuals are free from ignorance, greed and suffering

In what religion was Jesus raised?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

Why do Christians regard Jesus as their savior?

• He died for the sins of humanity and rose from the dead

• He is the only prophet of Allah

• He was a good teacher

• He shared great stories of inspiration

What is Confucianism based on?

• It is based upon the teachings of Muhammad

• It is based upon the teachings of Confucius, which are grounded in ethical behavior and good government.

• It is based on the teachings of Gandhi

• None of these

What does yin-yang symbolize?

• War

• Harmony and Balance

• Stress relief

• A good tattoo

What type of religion is Hinduism?

• Monotheistic

• Olytheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

Where did Hinduism develop?

• China

• Mongolia

• Russia

• India

What is Reincarnation?

• The same as Nirvana

• The continual rebirth of the soul

• The 8 fold path

• Harmony

What are the two branches of Islam?

• Shia & Sunni

• Protestant & Catholic

• Hindu & Confusion

• Buddhist & Sikh