DOL Unit 6 Lesson 1

Of the following religions, which are monotheistic? Select THREE correct answers.

• Animism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Christianity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Buddhism?

• Reincarnation

• Nirvana

• Rosh Hashanah

• Four Noble Truths

Both the Ten Commandments and the Five Pillars of Islam —

• Encourage followers to erect statues symbolizing God.

• Provide a guide to proper moral and ethical behavior.

• Promote education as a means to achieve salvation.

• Promise followers their souls will be reincarnated.

Speaker 1: We must return to the teachings of Jesus and the ideas of the Bible both the Old and New Testaments.

Speaker 2: We trace our religion’s birth to the flight of our greatest prophet from Mecca to Medina.

Speaker 3: Our people received the Ten Commandments at Mount Sinai delivered to Moses. 

Speaker 4: Our people worship gods who control the people’s activities, such as birth, death, and commerce. 

Which two speakers express ideas from Christianity and Hinduism?

• Speakers 1 and 4

• Speakers 2 and 3

• Speakers 3 and 1

• Speakers 4 and 2

Describe two major ideas of Judaism and Buddhism?