Religious Beliefs and Practices

The video explores major world religions as they existed in 1500 and their modern-day presence. It covers Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Confucianism, detailing their beliefs, practices, and historical spread. The video also highlights similarities and differences among these religions and poses questions for further class discussion.

Which color represents Sunni Islam on the map discussed in the video?

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Yellow

What is a common belief shared by both Christianity and Judaism?

• Belief in multiple gods

• Belief in Jesus as the Son of God

• Monotheism

• Reincarnation

Which empire was predominantly Christian in 1500?

• Ottoman Empire

• Songhai Empire

• Mughal Empire

• Holy Roman Empire

What is the holy book of Judaism?

• Bible

• Quran

• Torah

• Vedas

Which prophet is associated with Islam?

• Muhammad

• Christ

• Buddha

• Moses

What are the Five Pillars of Islam?

• Five principles of Buddhism

• Five books of the Torah

• Five duties of a Muslim

• Five paths to enlightenment

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Laozi

• Confucius

• Zoroaster

What is the key to happiness according to Buddhism?

• Accumulating wealth

• Detachment from worldly desires

• Following the Ten Commandments

• Worshiping multiple gods

What is the main belief of Hinduism regarding God?

• God is a human

• Multiple gods with no supreme form

• One God with many forms

• There is no god

What does Confucianism primarily focus on?

• Civic and social responsibility

• Worship of ancestors

• Meditation practices

• Religious rituals