World Religions

What's the most-practiced religion in the world?

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

Answer explanation

There are approximately 2.5 billion Christians in the world.

Which is considered the oldest religion?

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

Answer explanation

Hinduism has been around for more than 4000 years.

Which of these major religions is considered the youngest?

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Christianity

Answer explanation

Although it's the youngest, Islam is currently the second most practiced and fast growing religion.

Which of these is a sacred text in Judaism?

• The Tripitaka

• The Torah

• The Qur'an

• The Vedas

Answer explanation

The Torah includes the first 5 books of the Bible.

Which term describes a religion with belief in one god?

• polytheistic

• monotheistic

• singularity

• unotheistic

Answer explanation

Islam, Christianity and Judaism are all monotheistic.

Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?

• monotheistic

• polytheistic

• both

• neither

Answer explanation

There are thousands of gods in Hinduism.

Who did God make a covenant (contract) with in Judaism?

• Jesus

• Abraham

• Muhammad

• Buddha

Answer explanation

In return for obedience to God, Abraham and his followers were promised protection and land.

What is the Dharmachakra in Buddhism?

• The Wheel of Life

• The Wheel of Law

• The Wheel of Karma

• The Wheel of Fortune

Answer explanation

The eight spokes represent the 8-fold path.

Buddhism was first established in northeastern ...

Answer explanation

Buddhism was established in India in the 6th century B.C.E.

In Islam, God is know as ...