Introduction to World Religions

Which of the following is NOT a dharmic religion?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

Which religion is said to be the oldest religion in the world?

• Judaism

• Hinduism

• Theravada Buddhism

• Mahayana Buddhism

Who is the known founder of Theravada Buddhism?

• Siddhapa Gautama

• Siddartha Gaucama

• Siddartha Gautama

• Siddhapa Gautama

What chant do Mahayana Buddhist do for Amitabha Buddha?

• Namu Amina Kukutsu

• Namu Amira Tofou

• Namu Ashida Butsu

• Namu Amida Butsu

Which is TRUE about Theravada Buddhism?

• the goal in life is to achieve nirvana

• the goal is to postpone nirvana to help others

• the goal in life is to achieve moksha

• the goal in life is to be buddha

What do you call the concept of self in Hinduism?

• annica

• anatta

• atman

• shunyata

Which is TRUE about the concept of reincarnation in Hinduism?

• reincarnation is based on karma

• reincarnation happens only once

• reincarnation starts with moksha

• reincarnation is the will of the gods

Which is NOT a god in the realm of Hinduism?

• Lakshmi

• Haruna

• Saraswati

• Vishnu

Who is NOT one of the gods of the Trimuti?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Lakshmi

Which place is the geographical location of Mahayana Buddhism?

• China, Japan, Korea, Tibet, Vietnam

• Sri Lanka, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia

• India, Nepal, Bali (Indonesia)

• Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea