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Major World Religions

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select all of the monotheistic religions below.

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

2.

The followers of Islam are divided into two groups, Shia and Sunni. What makes them different?

a)

They are located in different areas of Saudi Arabia

b)

They disagreed on who should lead Islam after Muhammad died

c)

The Shia follow the 5 Pillars of Islam, while the Sunni do not

d)

The Sunni honor the holy month of Ramadan, while the Shia do not

3.

Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam?

a)

Allah will grant life in paradise to all who obey him

b)

Allah is the only God and Muhammad is his prophet

c)

On the final day, Allah will judge all people

d)

Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah

4.

What is the symbol for Christianity?

a)

Star of David

b)

Cross

c)

Crescent Moon and Star

5.

What is the holy month of Islam called?

a)

Qur'an

b)

Ramadan

c)

Hajj

d)

Zakat

6.

What is another word to describe the hajj?

a)

The pilgrimage (journey) to Mecca

b)

The pilgrimage to Mesopotamia

c)

Buddhist beliefs

7.
The heart of Buddha's teachings is contained in what? 
a)
The Four Noble Truths
b)
Nirvana
c)
Dharma
d)
Illusions 
8.

Christians place of worship

a)

Synagogue

b)

Church

c)

Temple

9.
Where did Buddhism originate?
a)
India
b)
China
c)
Korea
d)
Rome
10.

Which of the following was a major contribution of Islamic culture to western civilization?

a)

development of the first writing system

b)

creation of the first monotheistic relgion

c)

created representative democratic government

d)

advancement of mathematics and science

11.

The name of Gods son in the Christian Religion

a)

Allah

b)

David

c)

Jesus

12.

Where did Islam originate?

a)

The Arabian Peninsula

b)

The Balkan Peninsula

c)

The Italian Peninsula

13.
Religious book in Judaism is
a)
Quaran
b)
Bible
c)
Torah
d)
Analects
14.
What is the name of the leader of the Roman Catholic Church?
a)
Patriarch
b)
Emperor
c)
Jesus
d)
Pope
15.

The day Christians believe Jesus died on the cross

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

Good Friday

16.

What are the denominations of Islam? Check all that apply.

a)

Sunni

b)

Hindu

c)

Shiite

d)

Orthodox

17.
Christianity is an extension of what religion?
a)
Judaism
b)
Buddhism
c)
Hinduism
d)
Shintoism
18.

The laws that Christians live by.

a)

5 Pillars of Faith

b)

10 Commandments

c)

The Constitution

19.

What is essential to Islam?

a)

The 5 pillars

b)

The 4 noble truths

c)

The 3 Desk tops

d)

Ten Commandments

20.
Who was Siddhartha Guatama? 
a)
the Buddha
b)
A priests
c)
An untouchable 
d)
A God
21.

What is the holy text of Islam that is written in Arabic?

a)

Qur'an (Koran)

b)

Bible

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

22.
Jews believe that the Messiah has already arrived
a)
True
b)
False
23.

The Christian holy book

a)

Qur'an

b)

Bible

c)

Old Testament

24.

The man responsible for the spreading of Christianity.

a)

Abraham

b)

Paul

c)

Moses

25.
Where was the birthplace of Christianity?
a)
Christianity was born in Egypt, right near the ancient pyramids.
b)
Christianity was founded in modern day Saudi Arabia.  Its two holiest cities are Mecca and Medina.
c)
Christianity was born in America.  It was adapted from Native American religions.
d)

A territory at the eastern end of the Mediterranean Sea. Romans called it Judea.  It was once a part of the ancient Kingdom of Israel.

26.
Why did Christianity attract so many followers?
a)
It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would become rich.
b)
It gave people the ultimate gift of wisdom.
c)
It gave hope to the poor and powerless
d)
It promised that if people accepted Jesus they would suffer
27.

The holiday Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

New Years

28.
If a person gave up all desires he or she would reach? 
a)
Reincarnation 
b)
Karma
c)
Dharma
d)
Nirvana
29.

What day do Christians celebrate Jesus' resurrection from the dead?

a)

Easter

b)

Christmas

c)

New Years

30.

What is the sum of a person's good and bad actions, viewed as deciding their fate in future existences?

a)

Dharma

b)

Karma

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Moksha

31.
Religious leaders in Judaism are referred to as
a)
Priests
b)
Ministers
c)
Rabbis
d)
Imams
32.
In Buddhism do they believe in a God?
a)
No
b)
Yes
33.
A place of worship in Judasim
a)
Synagogue
b)
Church
c)
Mosque
34.
What did Siddhartha believe was the only way to find the truth about the world? 
a)
Be a friend. 
b)
Give up all desires. 
c)
Ask as many people as you can. 
d)
Be nice. 
35.
The highest caste in the caste system is
a)
Sudras
b)
Untouchables
c)
Brahmin
d)
Karma
36.

Judaism is an older religion than Christianity

a)
True
b)
False
37.

The idea that when a person dies their soul is reborn into a new body is called?

a)

Reincarnation

b)

4 Noble Truths

c)

Sanskrit

d)

Varna

38.
Hindus believe that after they die, their souls are reincarnated into another form.
a)
True
b)
False
39.
What do Jews called their God?
a)
Allah
b)
Yahweh
c)
Chosen
40.
The holy book for Hinduism is?
a)
Koran
b)
Torah
c)
Bible
d)
Vedas

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