Foundational Concepts in World Religions

In Hinduism, what decides a person's next life after they die?

• Their wealth and possessions

• Their good or bad actions in their past life

• The number of gods they worshipped

• Their social status at birth

Which of these is NOT one of the main gods mentioned in Hinduism?

• Brahma

• Vishnu

• Zeus

• Shiva

Who did God call to leave Mesopotamia and migrate to the land of Canaan, marking the beginning of Judaism?

• Moses and Aaron

• Abraham and Sarah

• David and Goliath

• Joseph and Mary

What important lesson did Prince Siddhartha learn from the music teacher about finding answers?

• Always tighten the strings of a musical instrument as much as possible.

• It's best to live a life of extreme luxury.

• Looking for answers at the extremes is often a mistake.

• Poverty is the only path to true happiness.

What does it mean to become "the Buddha"?

• To become a powerful king

• To become an enlightened one

• To become a wealthy merchant

• To become a great warrior

What was the main message Jesus taught his followers?

• To fight for what they believe in

• To love one another

• To gather as much wealth as possible

• To only care for themselves

Who delivered the words of Allah to Muhammad?

• A wise old man

• The Angel Gabriel

• Another prophet

• A group of merchants

What is the first pillar of Islam, Shahada?

• Giving money to the poor

• Fasting during Ramadan

• Declaring there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is his final prophet

• Making a pilgrimage to Mecca