World Religions

Which figure is considered an important prophet in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

• Abraham

• King Solomon

• Jesus

• Muhammad

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 tell people how to get to heaven.

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

• resurrection

• reincarnation

• the Trinity

• a single God

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

• charity

• marriage

• daily prayer

• fasting

In Islam, _____ guide(s) all aspects of life, from clothing and food to education.

Muslims believe the Qur'an contains the complete message of God as revealed to

• Abraham

• Jesus

• Moses

• Muhammad

All of the following are aspects of the Hindu belief system EXCEPT

• karma

• nirvana

• polytheism

• reincarnation

In Buddhism, the Eight Fold Path offers guidelines on how to achieve...

• asceticism

• enlightenment

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

Hinduism traces its roots to

• Abraham's covenant with God

• its founder, Siddhartha Guatama

• the Vedas, a collection of sacred literature