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WorksheetsWorld Religions Test Review
Total questions: 29
Worksheet time: 15mins
What are 2 unique things about Islam?
Polytheistic religion of close to 1 billion people
Founded by Muhammad
Began in India and spread to China
Use the Qur'an as the holy text
Believes in the 4 Noble Truths
Which of the following is the main religion of India and one of the oldest religions in the world?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
What is the state of perfect wisdom achieved by Buddha?
selfishness
moksha
nirvana
Where did Hinduism and Buddhism both begin?
China
Europe
Middle East
India
What do the teachings of Christianity and Judaism have in common?
a belief in one god
a belief in reincarnation
the value of giving up all worldly possessions
the importance of making a pilgrimage to Mecca
What are two unique things about Hinduism?
It is polytheistic religion of close to one billion people
Believe that Jesus is the messiah
Began in India and the religion is mostly found in India
Use the Torah as holy text
Founded by Siddhartha Gautama
How are Hinduism and Buddhism alike? (Choose 2)
began in India
spread from India to China
uses the caste system
Four Noble Truths
believe in reincarnation
Which 2 are TRUE of Hinduism?
Polytheistic
Follow the 4 Noble Truths
Began in India and spread to China
Uses the caste system
Which 2 are TRUE of Buddhism
Polytheistic
Began in India and spread to China
Follow the 4 Noble Truths
Uses the caste system
Which statement BEST describes the spread of Buddhism to new regions?
It was introduced by merchants & adopted by local people.
It caused regional populations to migrate & be replaced by more powerful people.
It forced local populations to give up their religious & cultural beliefs.
It had little impact on most people & remained a religion only for the wealthy.
What faith uses the Qur'an as their sacred text?
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
What religion did Jesus Teach?
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Which belief system was spread to China by Indian merchants?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
What are two unique things about Judaism?
First monotheistic religion
Believe that Jesus is the messiah
Began in India
Use the Torah as holy text
The Four Noble Truths are an important part of their faith
Which statement best describes the relationship between the spread of Buddhism and the statues of Buddha found throughout Asia?
Shows that Buddhists acquired great wealth.
Shows that Buddhism was influenced by other religions from Asia.
Shows that Buddhists respected their monarchs.
Shows that Buddhism was adopted by people throughout Asia.
Which of the following religions point back to Abraham as a father of their faith? (Hint: the answers are the monotheistic religions)
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Which statement best represents the core belief in Buddhism?
Followers should adhere to the Four Noble Truths.
Followers should learn and follow the Ten Commandments.
Dharma is most important to earning good karma.
Which of the following are TRUE about Christianity? (Choose 2)
Uses 10 commandments & Torah
Largest religion in the world today
First monotheistic faith
Grew a lot during the Roman Empire
5 Pillars are an important part of their faith
Which of the following are TRUE about Judaism? (Choose 2)
Uses 10 commandments & Torah
Largest religion in the world today
Uses Qur'an as the holy text
First monotheistic faith
Faith grew a lot during the Roman Empire
Which of the following are TRUE about Islam? (Choose 2)
Uses 10 commandments & Torah
Uses Qur'an as the holy book
Faith grew a lot during the Roman Empire
5 Pillars are an important part of faith
Largest religion in the world today
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Siddhartha Guatama
Jesus
Muhammad
Which of the following religions was founded by Siddhartha Guatama, and is based on the idea of reaching enlightenment?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
What are two unique things about Christianity?
First monotheistic religion
Believe that Jesus is the messiah
Began in India, but then spread throughout Africa
Use the Torah as holy text
Spread their faith throughout the world through missionaries, martyrs, and being accepted in Ancient Rome
What do both Hindus and Buddhists believe?
Jesus Christ is their savior.
The law of karma and reincarnation.
The Four Noble Truths.
The Sabbath is celebrated on Saturday.
One country in Asia has the most Hindus in the world. It is also the location where Buddhism began. What is the country?
Japan
China
Russia
India
Who is the founder of Islam?
Abraham
Siddhartha Guatama
Jesus
Muhammad
What is the one supreme spiritual consciousness that Hindus believe makes up all life and each of their gods?
Brahman
Vishnu
Shiva
What are two unique things about Buddhism?
It is polytheistic religion of close to one billion people
Founded by Muhammad
Began in India and then spread to China
Use the Torah as holy text
Believes in the Four Noble Truths
Which statement best explains how China was affected by the spread of Buddhism?
The presence of Buddhism lengthened periods of peace in China.
The teachings of Buddhism were rejected in public statements by Chinese leaders.
The presence of Buddhism weakened the political authority of Chinese dynasties.
The teachings of Buddhism created a more democratic society in China.
