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World Religions

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
2.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
3.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Judaism
4.
What religion uses this symbol?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Judaism
5.

How many God/s do Judaism, Christianity, and Islam believe in?

a)

One

b)

Two

c)

Three

d)

None

6.

Who is the Father of Judaism, the first Jew?

a)

Moses

b)

Muhammad

c)

Abraham

d)

Jacob

7.

Which of the following refers to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?

a)

Torah

b)

Nevi'im

c)

Ketuvim

d)

Tanakh

8.

Which of the following refers to the belief in many gods?

a)

Pantheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Monotheism

d)

Agnosticism

9.

Which of the following refers to the belief that there is only one God who could have designed and created the universe?

a)

Pantheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Monotheism

d)

Agnosticism

10.

Which of the following refers to the belief that there is NO God?

a)

Pantheism

b)

Polytheism

c)

Monotheism

d)

Atheism

11.
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
a)
Jesus Christ
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Muhammad 
d)
Abraham
12.
What is the largest religion in the world?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
13.
What is the most holy city in Islam?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Vatican City
c)
Mecca
d)
Medina
14.
What religion did Buddhism grow out of?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
15.

What is the name of Muslim holy book?

a)

Qur'an

b)

Holy Bible

c)

Tanach

d)

Vedas

16.
Which religion is said to be the oldest?
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
17.
How do Muslims view Muhammad?
a)
Savior from our sins
b)
Moral Teacher
c)
an important historical figure
d)
A prophet from God
18.
Who are the Jews still waiting for?
a)
a messiah
b)
a prophet
c)
a new leader
d)
an angel
19.
Which one of these religions is the only one without a clear founder of the religion?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Judaism
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
20.
Where should Muslims visit at least once in their lives?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
India
c)
United States
d)
Mecca
21.
What month long holiday do Muslims not eat, drink, or smoke during daylight hours?
a)
Rosh Hashanah
b)
Christmas
c)
Festival of Lights
d)
Ramadan
22.
Who is the founder of Christianity?
a)
Abraham
b)
Mohammed
c)
Jesus
23.

The founder of Islam is

a)

Jesus

b)

Muhammad

c)

Abraham

d)

Washington

24.
What is the holy book of Hinduism?
a)
Holy Bible
b)
Tanach
c)
Torah
d)
Vedas
25.
Which of the following rivers is sacred to Hindu's?
a)
Ganges River
b)
Indus River
c)
Rhine River
d)
Huang He River
26.

Which of the following religions has the "5 pillars of faith?"

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

27.

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods

a)

Polytheism

b)

Judaism

c)

Religion

28.

When someone dies & soul joins a new body. If their life was good or bad you will be reincarnated up or down in rank.

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Reincarnation

29.

A term to describe the profound peace of mind. It is the state of being free from suffering.

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Hinduism

30.

Is the concept that every action has a consequence. The cycle of cause and effect.

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

31.
What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common? 
a)
They are all monotheistic.
b)
They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
c)
They are all based on the same holy book.
d)
They are all separated into three main branches.
32.
What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
a)
They both focus on many different gods.
b)
They are both based on four noble truths.
c)
They both believe in the concept of nirvana.
d)
They both believe in reincarnation.
33.
What is the name of the place where Jews worship?
a)
Synagogue
b)
Church
c)
Temple
d)
Stupa
34.
What is the name of the place where Muslims worship?
a)
Church
b)
Mosque
c)
Stupa
d)
Synagogue
35.
All Muslims who are financially capable should make the pilgrimage to Mecca once their lifetimes. 
a)
Zakat
b)
Hajj
c)
Salat
d)
Shahadah 
36.
The relationship that Jews have with God is called the ________________________.  
a)
Agreement
b)
Torah
c)
Old Testament
d)
Covenant 
37.

What religion/philosophy follows the 4 noble truths

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Buddhism

d)

Taoism

38.

Where was the geographic origin of Judaism and Christianity?

a)

India

b)

Israel

c)

Saudi Arabia

39.

Which religion's holy book is the Bible

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

e)

Judaism

40.

Christianity and Judaism follow the .........

a)

8 Fold Path

b)

5 Pillars of Faith

c)

10 Commandments

41.

The main God in this religion takes 3 forms: Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

e)

Islam

42.
Which world religion was founded by Jesus of Nazareth?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam
43.
Which world religion focuses on overcoming suffering by following the Eightfold Path?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Islam
c)
Buddhism
d)
Confucianism
44.
Which religion celebrates Ramadan?
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
45.
Which religion believes that the Ganges River is sacred?
a)
Islam
b)
Christianity
c)
Hinduism
d)
Shinto
46.

A follower of Islam is called a __________________________.

a)

Brahman

b)

Missionary

c)

Muslim

d)

Hindi

47.

Which religion believes in the trinity of God, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

48.

Muslims face towards what city when they pray?

a)

Chicago

b)

London

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Mecca

49.

What is one main difference between the Christian and the Jewish faiths?

a)

Christianity was started first.

b)

Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah.

c)

Jews were never persecuted for their beliefs.

50.

What symbolizes enlightenment and is the throne of Buddha for many statues?

a)

Lotus

b)

Rose

c)

Lily

d)

Carnation

51.

What is a celebration of Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death? People will be dancing and celebrating in the streets.

a)

O-Bon

b)

Vesak

c)

Hanukkah

d)

Ramadan

52.

How should Buddhists follow The Eightfold Path; not too much pleasure, and not too much suffering?

a)

No Doubt

b)

One Direction

c)

Middle Way

d)

Why Don't We

53.

What is it called to focus the mind on spiritual ideas?

a)

meditation

b)

mediation

c)

median

d)

mediocre

54.

According to Hindu belief, how is Brahman related to the other deities?

a)

Brahman is the humblest deity who serves all of the others.

b)

The other deities in Hinduism are various forms of Brahman.

c)

Brahman represents the human soul and is weaker than all other deities.

d)

The other deities in Hinduism are equal in power to Brahman.

55.
A long story of heroes told in verse. 
a)
Vedas
b)
Tanukh
c)
epic poem
d)
Scriptures
56.

What is the significance of the Hindu celebration of Holi?

a)

It celebrates the achievement of reaching Moksha.

b)

It’s a festival of lights that celebrates the New Year.

c)

It celebrates the marriage of people from different castes.

d)

It’s a festival of colors that celebrates the return of spring.

57.

What is the significance of the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah?

a)

Rosh Hashanah is a way to welcome a new baby into a Jewish family.

b)

Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, and one of Judaism’s holiest days.

c)

This holiday is a holy month of fasting in order to get closer to God.

d)

It is a festival that lasts for 8 days and occurs in early December.

58.

What is the significance of the Buddhist holiday of Obon?

a)

Obon honors the spirits of deceased ancestors.

b)

Obon is the observance of the day Buddhism spread to Japan.

c)

This celebration is a party to wish the Buddha a happy birthday.

d)

Buddhists celebrate Obon to wish children good luck on the first day of school.

59.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Christian holiday of Easter?

a)

Christians exchange gifts and sing carols to celebrate Easter.

b)

Christians only celebrate Easter if they are Catholic or Eastern Orthodox.

c)

Easter is the celebration of the birth of Jesus.

d)

Easter is a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus, following his crucifixion.

60.

Which of the following religions is matched with the correct religious holiday?

a)

Judaism -----> Hanukkah

b)

Islam -----> Obon

c)

Christianity -----> Eid al-Fitr

d)

Hinduism -----> Rosh Hashanah

61.

Singing songs called “carols” is a tradition related to what religious holiday?

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

Diwali

d)

Vesak

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