SOL Review Quiz - World Religions #1

1. The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that-

• There is an eternal struggle between good and evil
• beings undergo many cycles of rebirth
• past actions control the destiny of each person
• there are many gods and goddesses in existence

2. Which of these best completes this diagram?

• Vedas
• Upanishads
• Twelve Tablets
• Ten Commandments

3. What is the sacred text for Judaism?

• Torah
• Vedas
• Four Noble Truths
• Quran

4. This quotation best represents the religious views of:

• Hindus
• Zoroastrians
• Buddhists
• Jews

5. Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of-

• Hinduism
• Taoism
• Buddhism
• Confucianism

6. The ancient Hebrews were the first to believe in one god, this is called:

• Ancient worshipping
• Polytheism
• Monotheism
• Sacrificing

7. Buddhists achieve enlightenment by following the-

• Laws of the ten commandments
• Decrees of the Upanishads
• Five Pillars
• Eightfold Path

8. Which religion best completes the graphic?

• Taoism
• Hinduism
• Judaism
• Buddhism

9. Importance of education is a central belief of:

• Taoism
• Confucianism
• Judaism
• Buddhism

10. Which of the following best completes the shaded area on the diagram?

• Believes in the four noble truths
• Sacred texts include the vedas
• Major religion of India today
• Strict social class system