Unit Five World Religions

According to Hinduism, what determines how a person is reborn?

• Dharma

• Karma

• Moksha

• Nirvana

How did the Buddha achieve enlightenment?

• He fasted.

• He meditated.

• He suffered.

• He studied with gurus.

According to the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism, what must be overcome to end suffering?

• all forms of desire

• all selfish desires

• nirvana

• anger

Which 2 of the following ideas describe the main teachings of Confucius?

• Order and harmony would come to society once all people acted according to their roles

• Living in harmony with nature

• Elders care for and teach younger family members, and in turn children respect and obey their elders.

• Leaders should have harsh laws and punishments in order for society to work well.

Monotheism is the belief that

• there is only one God.

• the gods control every part of life.

• God made a covenant with Abraham.

• the Bible is the word of God.

When Judaism began, how was it different from other religions in the ancient world?

• Judaism had sacred texts.

• Judaism did not instruct its followers about how to lead their daily lives.

• Judaism held that there was one God who set down laws about right and wrong.

• Judaism held that there was good and evil in the universe.

Which of the following is NOT a key teaching of Judaism?

• Loving and helping other people.

• Ethical monotheism: The is one God, and He sets down rules about right and wrong that should be followed.

• Reincarnation

• Commitment to study and prayer.

• A weekly day of rest, or Sabbath.

What are some of the core beliefs that most Christians share? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Jesus was God in human form.

• There are three Gods.

• The fate of all souls has been predetermined by God.

• God the Father created the universe.

Which of the following rituals or practices do many Christians follow? Choose the TWO correct answers.

• Holy Communion

• Passover

• Prayer

• keeping kosher

Of the following, which 5 are pillars of Islam?

• Fasting

• Pilgrimage to Mecca, or hajj

• Charity

• Prayer, 5 times a day

• Belief in one God