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Q1 U2 Religions Review

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 46mins

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Class
Date
1.

Yom Kippur is to ____________ , as Good Friday and Easter are to __________, and Ramadan is to _____________.


a)
  1. Christianity, Islam, Judaism 

b)

Judaism, Islam, Christianity

c)
  1. Christianity, Judaism, Islam

d)

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

e)

Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

2.

Vedas/Vedic Texts

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Sikhism

3.

Polytheistic

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

4.

Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. Which Statement is true?

a)

They both believe in karma's effect on resurrection but differ how it occurs

b)

They both believe in karma's effect on reincarnation, but differ in the physical form of reincarnated body

c)

They are both polytheistic.

d)

They both have the 5 Ks as a core philosophy of their religion

5.

Reincarnation is a central teaching of Sikhism, __________ and _________

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Confucianism

e)

T(D)aoism

6.

karma

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Confucianism

7.

Religious philosophy that deals with reasons for suffering

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Confucianism

e)

T(D)aoism

8.

Achieving Nirvana utilizing the 8 Fold Path is the goal of

a)

a legendary alternative rock band

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Confucianism

e)

T(D)aoism

9.

Achieving Moksha through adhereance to the caste system rules and honoring of Brahman, Brahma, Siva, and Vishnu is the goal of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

10.

Lao-Tzu was the founder of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

11.

The Tipitaka is the text for

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

12.

Siddhartha Gautama founded

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

13.

Education, respect for family and obeying authority are key teachings of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

14.

Polytheism is a belief taught in

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucianism

d)

(T)Daoism

e)

Sikhism

15.

This philosophy is based on harmony with nature

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Confucuianism

d)

T(D)aoism

e)

Sikhism

16.

The Tipitaka is to Buddhism, as the Vedas are to ___________, as the Adi Granth is to _________.

a)

Hinduism, Sikhism

b)

Islam, Sikhism

c)

Confucianism, Taoism

d)

T(D)aoism, Confucianism

e)

Sikhism, Hinduism

17.

Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism; which statement is accurate?

a)
  1. Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all originated in East Asia

b)
  1. Hinduism and Buddhism follow the 8 fold path; however, Sikhism follow the 5 Ks

c)
  1. Hinduism is polytheistic, Buddhism is nontheistic, and Sikhism is monotheistic

d)
  1. All 3 religions are polytheistic and believe that Siddhartha Gautama is the Messiah 

18.
  1. Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism 

a)

All originate in East Asia

b)
  1. They all are Polytheistic   

c)
  1. they all are monotheistic

d)
  1. All originate from South Asia

19.
  1. Compare and contrast Confucianism and Taoism: which statement is accurate?

a)
  1. Confucianism focuses on nature and following ones own path while taoism focuses on respect for authority and family.

b)
  1. Confucianism focuses on respect for authority and family while Taoism focuses on following one's own path and nature

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism both originated in India.

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism were both developed by Lao-Tzu

20.
  1. Compare and Contrast Confucianism and Taoism: which statement is accurate

a)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in Mesopotamia

b)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in India

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are both polytheistic

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are nontheistic and considered as more of a philosophy than a religion

e)

Confucianism and T(D)aoism are both monotheistic

21.

The kesh, kangha, kara, kachera, and kirpan are all visual representations seen on followers of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Confucianism

e)

T(D)aoism

22.

Sikhism combines aspects of

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Islam

d)

Christianity

e)

Confucianism

23.

The correct chronological order of the origin of the Abrahamic Religious Philosophies

a)
  1. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam 

b)
  1. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam

c)
  1. Islam, Christianity, Judaism 

d)
  1. Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

e)

Judaism, Christianity Hinduism

24.

Compare and contrast Christianity and Islam.

a)

They are polytheistic and put a central focus on shiva and then all other gods come from shiva

b)
  1. They celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr a day to celebrate the resurrection 

c)
  1. They participated in a series of religious wars (Crusades) that started primarily to secure control of holy sites considered sacred by both groups.

d)
  1. They started around 600 as part of a campaign to help bring the Holy Roman Empire to an end

e)

They both utilize the Holy bible as the text

25.

The correct chronological order for the South Asian Religious Philosophies is

a)

Buddhism, Sikhism, Hinduism

b)

Hinduism, Sikhism, Buddhism

c)

Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

d)

Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism

e)

Sikhism, Buddhism, Hinduism

26.

Which statement is likely to be said by a Christian?

a)

" Jesus was a great prophet "

b)

"Jesus is the promised Messiah"

c)

"The Messiah has not come yet"

d)
  1. "Muhammed is the prophet"

e)

These are not statements a Christian would say.

27.

What characteristics do Hinduism and Buddhism share?

a)

Karma/ reincarnation/ meditation-peace

b)
  1. Holy trinity/ heaven/ golden rule

c)
  1. Brahmans/ 5 pillars/ Quran

d)
  1. 4 Noble Truths/ Guru Nanak/ Moksha

e)

They don't share any characteristics

28.

Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism and Sikhism.

a)

They are all monotheistic

b)

They all believe that the Messiah has not come.

c)

They originated in China.

d)

They all teach about reincarnation based on karma

e)

They all teach about resurrection based on karma

29.

Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism. Which statement is accurate?


a)

Hinduism has no direct founder; while Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama

b)
  1. They both believe in monotheism

c)
  1. They both believe in resurrection

d)
  1. They both count Siddhartha Gautama as an important figure

30.

Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Which statement is accurate?

a)

Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all originated in East Asia

b)

Hinduism and Buddhism follow the 8 fold path; however, Sikhism follow the 5 Ks

c)

Hinduism is polytheistic, Buddhism is nontheistic, and Sikhism is monotheistic

d)

All 3 religions are polytheistic and believe that Siddhartha Gautama is the Messiah

31.

Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism. Which statement is accurate?

a)

They originated in East Asia

b)

They originated in South Asia

c)

They originated in Southwest Asia

d)

They are all polytheistic

e)

They are all monotheistic

32.

Compare and contrast Confucianism and Taoism. Which statement is accurate?

a)

Confucianism focuses on nature and following one's own path while Taoism focuses on respect for authority and family.

b)

Confucianism focuses on respect for authority and family while Taoism focuses on following one's own path and nature.

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism both originated in South Asia

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism were both developed by Lao-Tzu.

33.

Compare and Contrast Confucianism and Taoism. Which statement is accurate?


a)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in Mesopotamia

b)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in India

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are both polytheistic

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are more of a life philosophy or way of life rather than a religious ideology

34.

Which of these is true?

a)

Lao Tzu is the founder of Hinduism while Confucius is the founder of Buddhism.

b)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Confucianism while Confucius is the founder of Taoism.

c)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Taoism while Confucius is the founder of Buddhism.

d)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Taoism while Confucius is the founder of Confucianism.

35.

How would you describe a symbol of Sikhism?

a)

It is the Khanda, made up of a double edged sword, 2 kirpans (smaller swords) and a circle in the center representing God

b)
  1. It is a 6 pointed star, best known as the Star of David

c)
  1. It is a Dharmachakra, or wheel of dharma, with 8 spokes representing the 8 fold path

d)
  1. It is a sacred sound symbol called “om” or “Aum” and represents Universe

36.

In the Sikh faith, who is the Teacher?

a)

Guru

b)

Gurdwara

c)

rabbi

d)

pastor

37.

Which of the Following is NOT a Core Principle of Sikhism?

a)
  1. Truthful Living and service to God

b)
  1. Convert All, Save All

c)
  1. Service to Humanity

d)
  1. Monotheistic Faith

e)

Samsara

38.

Which of these is NOT a similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

They all start with a promise from God to Abraham

b)

They all feature times of prayer, meditation, and fasting

c)

They all teach about life values and helping others

d)

Polytheism is taught by all 3

e)

They all start in the Middle East/Southwest Asia

39.

The 4 noble truths

a)

Buddhism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Confucianism

e)

Taoism

40.

Which of these describes the symbol of Buddhism

a)

The Aum

b)

The Wheel of Dharma

c)

The Yin and Yang

d)

The Star of David

e)

the crescent moon and star

41.

All religious philosophies share a practice of attending worship/meditation services. Christians attend _____, Muslims attend _____, and Jews attend ______

a)

 

Mosques, churches, synagogues


b)

 

Synagogues, mosques, churches


c)

 

Qurans, Churches, Torahs


d)

 

churches, mosques, synagogues


e)

churches

temples, gurdwaras

42.

Compare and contrast Hinduism and Buddhism: which statement is accurate?

a)

Hinduism has no direct founder; while Buddhism was founded by Siddhartha Gautama

b)

They both believe in resurrection

c)

They are monotheistic

d)
  1. They both count Siddhartha Gautama as an important figure

e)

The are both polytheistic

43.

Compare and contrast Hinduism, Buddhism and Sikhism: which statement is accurate?

a)
  1. Sikhism, Buddhism, and Hinduism all originated in East Asia

b)
  1. Hinduism and Buddhism follow the 8 fold path; however, Sikhism follow the 5 Ks

c)

Hinduism is polytheistic, Buddhism is non-theistic, and Sikhism is monotheistic

d)
  1. All 3 religions are polytheistic and believe that Siddhartha Gautama is the Messiah 

44.

Compare and contrast Confucianism and Taoism:


a)

Confucianism focuses on nature and following one's own path while Taoism focuses on respect for authority and family.

b)

Confucianism focuses on respect for authority and family while Taoism focuses on following one's own path and nature.

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism both originated in India.

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism were both developed by Lao-Tzu.

45.

Compare and Contrast Confucianism and Taoism: which statement is accurate?

a)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in Mesopotamia

b)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism originated in India

c)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are both polytheistic

d)
  1. Confucianism and Taoism are more of a philosophy or way of life 

e)

Both are considered non-theistic (no dieties are worshipped)

46.

Which of the following is an accurate statement?

a)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Hinduism while Confucius is the founder of Buddhism.

b)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Confucianism while Confucius is the founder of Taoism.

c)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Taoism while Confucius is the founder of Buddhism.

d)
  1. Lao Tzu is the founder of Taoism while Confucius is the founder of Confucianism.

e)

Confucianism teaches respect for family and authority; Taoism teaches about following one's own path or way in life

47.

How would you describe a symbol of Sikhism?

a)
  1. It is a sacred sound symbol called “om” or “Aum” and represents Universe

b)
  1. It is a Dharmachakra, or wheel of dharma, with 8 spokes representing the 8 fold path

c)
  1. It is a 6 pointed star, best known as the Star of David

d)
  1. It is the Khanda, made up of a double edged sword, 2 kirpans (smaller swords) and a circle in the center representing God

48.

Rabbis are to Judaism, as imams are to Islam, as _____ are to Sikhism.

a)

Pastors

b)

gurus

c)

Aryan priests

d)

monks

49.

Which religious philosophy spread throughout East Asia & China from South Asia?


a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Sikhism

d)

Islam

50.

Which religious philosophy originated in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

a)

Hindusim

b)

Buddhism

c)

Christianity

d)

Sikhism

e)

Islam