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World Religions

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which symbol represents the religion of Islam?

a)
b)
c)
2.

Which symbol is the Star of David, the symbol of Judaism?

a)
b)
c)
3.

Which symbol represents Christianity?

a)
b)
c)
4.

This picture represents what religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

5.

This picture represents what religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

6.

Followers of the Islamic religion are called __________.

a)

Jews

b)

Christians

c)

Meccans

d)

Muslims

7.

Which major world religion believes Jesus was not just a prophet, but believes he was the Messiah (Savior)?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

All of the above

8.

Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, became known as the "Enlightened One." Which of the following terms means "Enlightened One?"

a)

Buddha

b)

Messiah

c)

Prophet

d)

Allah

9.

This diagram shows the caste system which is supported in which religion?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Judaism

10.

The Indian subcontinent was the birthplace of two major world religions. What are the two religions?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Buddhism

e)

Judaism

11.

-Taught that Allah was the only god

-Believed that Abraham, Moses, and Jesus were prophets, but Jews and Christians misunderstood their teachings

-Converted most of Arabia to Islam


Looking at the list above. What is the best heading for the list?

a)

The Jewish Diaspora

b)

Teachings of Buddha

c)

Accomplishments of Muhammad

d)

Reasons for the Caste System

12.

Men who join monastic orders are called __________.

a)

popes

b)

bishops

c)

monks

d)

deacons

13.

What is the significance of the menorah as a Jewish symbol?

a)

It is a candleholder that was first used in Jerusalem, miraculously burning for eight days with very little oil.

b)

It is a collection of sixty-six books that were combined into one as the Jewish holy literature.

c)

It is on the flag of Israel as a Jewish symbol of life.

d)

It was used by early Jews as a symbol to recognize one another.

14.

India's caste system determined a person's role in society. What is one historical effect that this had on Hindus?

a)

It led many lower-class Hindus to convert to other religions.

b)

It led all Hindus to believe they would be reborn into a higher caste system.

c)

It allowed Muhammad to gather followers before fleeing to Medina.

d)

It led most Hindus to abandon their faith and convert to Christianity.

15.

-One of the oldest and largest religions in the world

-Believes in many gods

-Originated in the Indus River Valley

-Supports the caste system


Which major religion is best described by the statements listed above?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Judaism

d)

Islam

e)

Christianity

16.

How did Christianity most likely impact architecture during the medieval period?

a)

Christianity did not impact architecture at all.

b)

Roman Catholic priests built magnificent mansions that led to the development of Victorian architecture.

c)

The Church built beautiful cathedrals, creating the Romanesque and Gothic styles of architecture.

d)

Leaders destroyed many large, expensive cathedrals and replaced them with cheaper buildings.

17.

Which of the following was most likely an effect of the Jewish Diaspora?

a)

the decline of Judaism as a major world religion

b)

the spread of Judaism throughout the world

c)

the Jewish conquest of the Northern Kingdom

d)

the crowning of King Ashoka in 300 BC

18.

Teachers such as Paul and Petter spread the Christian religion to many parts of the Roman Empire and into Rome itself. Which of these best describes Emperor Constantine's response to the Christian religion?

a)

Constantine ordered the arrest of all Christians.

b)

Constantine set up a special army to fight Christians.

c)

Constantine made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire.

d)

Constantine stepped down as emperor to become a religious leader.