Exploring the 5 Major World Religions

Which symbol represents Christianity?

• Star of David

• Crescent moon and star

• Cross

• Eight-spoked wheel

What does the Star of David represent?

• The Islamic calendar

• The Eightfold Path

• The creator god Brahma

• The shield of David

Which religion is symbolized by the crescent moon and star?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What do the eight spokes in the Buddhist wheel represent?

• The Eightfold Path

• The creator god Brahma

• The five pillars

• The shield of David

Which of the following is a common aspect of all five major religions?

• Belief in many gods

• Origin in Europe

• Practice of prayer

• No divisions or sects

What is the Golden Rule that all five major religions teach?

• Treat others the way you want to be treated

• Meditate daily

• Pray five times a day

• Fast during the holy month

What does 'monotheistic' mean?

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in nature spirits

• Belief in one god

• Belief in no gods

What is 'cultural diffusion'?

• The rejection of foreign cultural traits

• The isolation of cultural traits within a region

• The creation of new cultural traits

• The spread of cultural traits through trade, migration, or conquest

What is the 'Sabbath' in Judaism?

• A religious teacher

• A holy book

• A weekly day of rest

• A place of worship

What are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible called?

• The New Testament

• The Quran

• The Vedas

• The Torah