Quiz on Spiritual Traditions

Which of the following best describes the Buddhist concept of 'nirvana'?

• • An endless cycle of birth and death

• The eradication of suffering and defilements

• • A state of complete material satisfaction

• • A life devoted to self-mortification

What is the root word of 'Islam,' and what does it mean?

• • Salaam, meaning peace

• • Silm, meaning peace

• • Iman, meaning faith

• • Zakat, meaning charity

True or False: According to Jesus, retaliation is preferable to reconciliation.

• True

• False

Which teaching of Jesus emphasizes non-retaliatory love?

• "Eye for an eye"

• "Love your enemies"

• "Take the sword"

• "Fight for justice"

19. The Dalai Lama’s teachings emphasize that human nature is fundamentally aggressive and selfish.

• True

• False

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True or False: In Christianity, peace is simply defined as the absence of war.

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In Islam, the root word "silm" means:

• Salvation

• Forgiveness

• Peace

• Charity

The Five Pillars of Islam include all of the following EXCEPT:

• Daily prayers

• Pilgrimage to Makkah

• Offering sacrifices

• Zakah (charity)

True or False: In Islam, zakah is an obligatory charity meant to redistribute wealth.

• True

• False

Which of these is a Buddhist teaching related to compassion?

• Nirvana

• Karma

• Loving-kindness

• Tawheed