Introduction to Major World Religions

What is the world's largest religion by number of followers?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is a core belief in Christianity?

• Salvation through Jesus Christ

• Reincarnation

• Enlightenment through meditation

• Following the Five Pillars

Which of the following is the second-largest religion in the world, with approximately 1.9 billion followers?

• Islam

• Christianity

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What is the term for followers of Islam?

• Muslims

• Christians

• Hindus

• Buddhists

Who is considered the final messenger in Islam?

• Prophet Muhammad

• Jesus Christ

• Moses

• Buddha

What is the name given to the core practices that guide the everyday life of a Muslim?

• Five Pillars of Islam

• Ten Commandments

• Eightfold Path

• Four Noble Truths

Which of the following is considered the world's oldest major religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

• Buddhism

What type of beliefs are associated with Hinduism?

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic/pantheistic

• Atheistic

• Animistic

Which of the following concepts are central to Hindu beliefs about life and afterlife?

• Salvation and resurrection

• Karma and reincarnation

• Enlightenment and nirvana

• Sin and forgiveness

Who founded Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)

• Jesus Christ

• Muhammad

• Confucius