Exploring the Concept of Religion

What is one reason people might participate in a religious tradition?

• To learn new languages

• To avoid taxes

• For a sense of community

• To gain political power

Which religion is considered the first major monotheistic religion?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

What term is used for people who do not believe in any god?

• Monotheists

• Agnostics

• Atheists

• Polytheists

In Hinduism, what is the term for the continuing effect of a person's actions?

• Dharma

• Moksha

• Karma

• Nirvana

Which religion teaches that all life is sacred?

• Buddhism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Hinduism

What are the Jewish acts of charity known as?

• Zakah

• Zedaka

• Tzedakah

• Sadaqah

What is the central moment of a Jewish worship service?

• Offering sacrifices

• Meditation

• Singing hymns

• Reading the Torah

Which river is considered the most sacred in Hinduism?

• Godavari

• Narmada

• Ganges

• Yamuna

What holiday do Muslims celebrate to commemorate when Muhammad first received God's message?

• Ramadan

• Mawlid

• Eid al-Adha

• Eid al-Fitr

What is the concept known as that allows people to practice their own religion or no religion at all?

• Religious harmony

• Religious tolerance

• Religious freedom

• Religious diversity