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World Religions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.
The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -
a)
there is an eternal struggle between good and evil
b)
beings undergo man cycles of rebirth
c)
past actions control the destiny of each person
d)
there are many gods and goddesses in existence
2.
"You only lose what you cling to."
- Siddhartha Gautama
This quotation best represents the religious views of --
a)
Hindus
b)
Zoroastrians
c)
Buddhists
d)
Jews
3.
Judaisms holy book (scripture)  
a)
Bible
b)
Qur'an
c)
Torah
d)
Gospels
4.
Who is the messiah, according to Christians?
a)
Moses
b)
Muhammad
c)
Jesus
d)
Abraham
5.
Define: MONOTHEISM
a)
The belief that there is more than one God.
b)
The worship of one's ancestors.
c)
The belief that there is only one God. 
d)
The belief the universe has one divine soul.
6.
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.
7.
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.
8.

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

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

9.

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

a)

Buddhism

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

10.

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

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Judaism

11.
___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.
a)
Abraham
b)
Jesus
c)
David
d)
Muhammad
12.
The Bible is the holy book for which religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
d)
Hinduism
13.

The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of

a)

Islam

b)

Judaism

c)

Buddhism

14.

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

a)

Buddhism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

15.

Who is the founder of Islam?

a)

no clear founder

b)

Siddhartha

c)

Jesus

d)

Muhammad

16.

What is the name of the holy text for Judaism?

a)

The Vedas

b)

Tripitaka

c)

Torah

17.

What is the name of the holy text for Islam?

a)

The Vedas

b)

Bible

c)

Qur'an

18.

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

19.

A monotheistic religion that was founded by Jesus, follows the 10 commandments, and the sacraments of baptism and communion.

a)

Judaism

b)

Christianity

c)

HInduism

d)

Buddhism

20.

This religion has NO founder.

a)

Islam

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Hinduism