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World Religions Unit Review

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 36mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

Polytheism

b)

Judaism

c)

Religion

2.

The belief in one god.

a)

Polytheism

b)

Deity

c)

Monotheism

3.

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

4.

A prince who turned to meditation to relieve suffering and reached enlightenment. He is now known as Buddha [enlightened one]

a)

Nirvana

b)

Siddhartha Gautama

c)

Prince Deity

5.

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

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Hinduism

6.

The belief in many gods.

a)

Polytheism

b)

Monotheism

c)

Nirvana

7.

A polytheistic religion. India’s 1st major religion. Believed to be the first religion known to mankind.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

8.

A polytheistic religion. Believers follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama.

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

9.

A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus.

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Hinduism

10.

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

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

11.

A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Jewish. Leader Abraham founded it.

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

12.

A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Muslims. The founder is Muhammad.

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Judaism

13.
What is the holy book of Hinduism?
a)
Holy Bible
b)
Tanach
c)
Torah
d)
Vedas
14.
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
a)
Jesus Christ
b)
Siddhartha Gautama
c)
Muhammad 
d)
Abraham
15.
Which one of these Religions was NOT founded in the Middle East?
a)
Islam
b)
Judaism
c)
Buddhism
d)
Christianity
16.
What founder had their own disciples ?
a)
Muhammad
b)
Jesus Christ
c)
Siddhartha Gautama
d)
Abraham
17.
What is the most holy city in Islam?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
Vatican City
c)
Mecca
d)
Medina
18.
What religion did Buddhism grow out of?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
19.
What religion did Buddhism grow out of?
a)
Christianity
b)
Islam
c)
Judaism
d)
Hinduism
20.
What is the name of Muslim holy book?
a)
Quran
b)
Holy Bible
c)
Tanach
d)
Vedas
21.
How many pillars of Islam are there?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
22.
Which religion is said to be the oldest?
a)
Judaism
b)
Islam
c)
Hinduism
d)
Buddhism
23.
How do Muslims view Muhammad?
a)
Savior from our sins
b)
Moral Teacher
c)
an important historical figure
d)
A prophet from God
24.
Who are the Jews still waiting for?
a)
a messiah
b)
a prophet
c)
a new leader
d)
an angel
25.
In what country did both Hinduism and Buddhism orignate?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Israel
d)
Japan
26.
Where should Muslims visit at least once in their lives?
a)
Jerusalem
b)
India
c)
United States
d)
Mecca
27.
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
28.
Which religion seeks to eliminate our desire for material things in order to live a better life?
a)
Buddhism
b)
Hinduism
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
29.

What world religion has the symbol of a cross?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

30.

What world religion has the symbol of Ohm?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

31.

What world religion has the symbol of the crescent moon?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Chrisitianity

d)

Islam

32.

The Torah is a sacred text of which religion?

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

33.
What Chinese school of thought teaches respect to elders and the law as the best way to maintain a peaceful society?
a)
Taoism
b)
Christianity
c)
Confucianism
d)
Buddhism
34.
True or False. Hinduism and Buddhism believe in reincarnation. 
a)
True
b)
False
35.
Why is Confucianism considered a philosophy instead of a religion?
a)
Confucius only believed in one god.
b)
No religion is allowed by the Chinese government today. 
c)
Confucius never wrote any of his ideas down for his followers.
d)
His teachings are more about ethics and behavior than about religious ideas.
36.

Taoism stresses a way of life that focuses on what?

a)

Being one with the Tao or nature

b)

Being in the mosque on time

c)

Being one with the government

d)

Listening to your teacher

37.

What are the 4 ideas that Confucius focused his philosophy on;

a)

The Monkeys see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil

b)

Aristocrats, Merchants, Farmers, Bankers

c)

Proper Conduct, Respect, Education, Government

d)

Merchants Aristocrats, Farmers

38.

Who started Taoism

a)

Lao Tzu

b)

Sidartha

c)

Jesus

d)

Confucius

39.

The Yin and the Yang refer to which belief system?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Taoism

c)

Jainism

d)

Buddhism

40.

Chinese philosophy based on a peaceful society

a)

Confucius

b)

Judaism

c)

Taoism

d)

Hinduism

41.

Which 3 religions consider Jerusalem the Holy City?

a)

Islam, Judaism, Buddhism

b)

Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism

c)

Islam, Judaism, Christianity

d)

Islam, Christianity, Buddhism

42.
Religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ.
a)
Zoroastrianism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Judaism
43.
The fastest growing religion in the world.
a)
Zoroastrianism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Islam