Judaism Quiz

In what part of the world did Judaism begin?

• Middle East – Saudi Arabia

• Middle East – Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon

• Indus River Valley – India/Pakistan

• Southern Asia – India/Nepal

Which part of the world has experienced a large diffusion of followers of Judaism?

• Southern Asia, India

• Middle East, Northern Africa

• Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Southeast Asia

• Middle East, Europe, United States

• North and South America, Europe, Southern Africa, Australia

What is true about Judaism?

• it does not recognize God or the concept of a higher being

• it believes that there are multiple ways to believe in God

• it believes that Jesus is God's son and he was sent to save us from our sins

• it was the world's first monotheistic religion

• it believes that Mohammed was the last and final prophet of Allah

Which religious book is used in Judaism?

• Sutras

• Vedas

• Torah / Old Testament of Bible

• Old & New Testament of Bible

• Qu'ran

Which major belief is true for Judaism?

• Life is full of suffering and we need to follow the Eight-fold Path to stop reincarnation

• worship Allah

• there are multiple gods including Brahman, Shiva, Vishnu, and Ganesha

• Jesus died on the cross to forgive sins

• the Sabbath (day of rest) starts on Friday at sun–down and ends on Saturday at sun–down

What are the main divisions of Judaism?

• many groups, some worship Shiva, others worship Vishnu

• Theravada and Mahayana

• Orthodox, Reformed, and Conservative

• Sunni & Shi'ite's

• Eastern Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Catholic

Which of these major practices belong to Judaism?

• when you sin, you should pray to Jesus for forgiveness

• pray to Mecca 5 times a day

• try to eliminate desire because it leads to more suffering

• gifts of food, flowers, and items given to the gods in temples

• avoid eating pork, keep to Kosher dietary laws

Which is the correct holy guide used in Judaism?

• the Noble Eight–fold Path

• the Ten Commandments

• the Five Pillars

Which is the correct place of worship for Judaism?

• temples, shrines, pagodas, or stupas

• temples and shrines (home shrines as well)

• mosque

• church

• synagogue, temple, or shul

Which statement is true about Jewish history?

• caste system

• Prince Siddhartha went searching for why people suffered

• Jesus taught with 12 disciples

• People were forced out of Mecca to Medina

• Moses was given the 10 Commandments by God