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Religions

Total questions: 106

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What religion were most early followers of Jesus?

a)

Islamic

b)

Jewish

c)

Hindi

d)

Buddhist

2.

How did early Roman emperors treat Christians?

a)

acceptance

b)

persecution

c)

ignored

d)

worshipped

3.
Jesus grew up under which government?
a)
Greek
b)
Persian
c)
Roman
d)
German
4.

The emperor Diocletian divided the Roman empire into 2 parts- The East and The West. But when The Western Roman empire collapsed, the eastern territory was re-named:

a)

The Byzantine Empire

b)

Constantinople

c)

New Rome

d)

Saudi Arabia

5.

Christianity grew in the Roman empire from:

a)

The teachings of Jesus Christ

b)

The military campaigns of Julius Caesar

c)

The destruction of the Roman empire

d)

The Jewish religious practices in Rome

6.

a SAVIOR who many Jews believe had been promised to them by God

a)

Messiah

b)

Christianity

c)

Gospel

d)

emphasis

7.

Why did the claim that Jesus was the Jewish Messiah threaten the Romans?

a)

it questioned their life

b)

it questioned their abilities

c)

it questioned their political power and authority

d)

it questioned other rulers

8.

Who ordered Jesus’ crucifixion?

a)

Paul

b)

the Jewish leaders

c)

the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate

d)

the bishops

9.

Near what city was Jesus crucified?

a)

Galilee

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Nazareth

d)

Samaria

10.

What did Jesus emphasize in his teachings?

a)

anger

b)

love

c)

power

d)

pride

11.

What is one message that Jesus taught people?

a)

People should believe in many gods.

b)

People should care for their neighbors.

c)

People should practice all religions.

d)

People should create a new government.

12.

What is the idea of having a single god of worship, such as in Christianity?

a)

paganism

b)

polytheism

c)

monotheism

d)

the trinity

13.

Why did the Romans not like the ideas of Christianity?

a)

they felt it was insulting the emperor

b)

they immediately accepted Christianity

c)

they thought Christians would grow the empire too much

d)

they wanted to impose a tithe as a tax

14.

What did many Jews hope that a Messiah would do?

a)

free them from a foreign power

b)

attract other people to their faith

c)

teach people how to live in peace

d)

warn them of the end of the world

15.

A martyr is someone who

a)

converts to a new religion

b)

dies for their beliefs

c)

teaches the lessons of Jesus

d)

turns away from the faith

16.

Who didn't want to worship the Roman leader?

a)

The Messiah

b)

Pontius Pilato

c)

The Jews

d)

The Romans

17.

What two ideas did Jesus and the Christians after him emphasize in their teachings?

a)

obedience and loyalty

b)

discipline and responsibility

c)

love and mercy

d)

bravery and violence

18.

How did the Romans view Jesus?

a)

as a Roman citizen

b)

as a nobody

c)

as a savior

d)

as a trouble maker

19.

What is the belief in only one god?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

c)

Ditheistic

d)

Tritheistic

20.

What is the correct chronological order of these 3 religions? (put the religions in order from the first created to the last)

a)

Islam, Christianity, Judaism

b)

Judaism, Islam, Christianity

c)

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

d)

Christianity, Judaism, Islam

21.

What is the belief in only one god?

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

c)

Ditheistic

d)

Tritheistic

22.

What is the correct chronological order of these 3 religions? (put the religions in order from the first created to the last)

a)

Islam, Christianity, Judaism

b)

Judaism, Islam, Christianity

c)

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

d)

Christianity, Judaism, Islam

23.
The Jewish faith is based mostly on the teachings of
a)
Muhammed
b)
Jesus
c)
Buddha
d)
Abraham
24.

The Muslim faith is based mostly on the teachings of

a)

Abraham

b)

Muhammed

c)

Jesus

d)

Buddha

25.

The Muslim faith is based mostly on the teachings of

a)

Abraham

b)

Muhammed

c)

Jesus

d)

Buddha

26.
The person who is essential to the foundation of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity is
a)
Paul
b)
Jesus
c)
Muhammed
d)
Abraham
27.

The basic cause of disagreement between the Sunnis and the Shias is

a)

how many times a day a person should pray

b)

who should be the successor to Muhammad and the leader of the Islamic community

c)

who should be able to lead the prayer services in the mosque

d)

who owns Jerusalem

28.
Which religion has the Star of David as its religious symbol? 
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
29.
Which religion has the cross as its religious symbol?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
30.
Which religion has the crescent moon and star as its religious symbol?
a)
Judaism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
31.

Which major religion was founded by Muhammad?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Zoroastrianism

32.

What is the holy book of the Christian religion?

a)
b)
c)
33.

What is the holy book of the Jewish religion called?

a)
b)
c)
34.

The Muslim holy book is known as the _____.

a)
b)
c)
35.

What are the Five Pillars?

a)

The five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.

b)

The first five books of the Quran.

c)

The five basic beliefs shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

d)

The five columns that support the roof of the Ka’aba.

36.

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

a)

The Shia believe only Arabs could be Muslims.

b)

They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death.

c)

Arguments began over what should be included in the five pillars.

d)

The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem rather than Mecca.

37.

Identify the three main religions that began in the Middle East?

a)

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

b)

Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

c)

Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

d)

Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

38.

What city is holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims?

a)

Mecca

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Medina

39.

Who do Muslims believe was the last and greatest prophet?

a)

Abraham

b)

Muhammad

c)

Jesus

d)

Moses

40.

Which is the holy writing of Judaism?

a)

Constitution

b)

New Testament

c)

Torah

d)

Quran

41.

What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?

a)

Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man.

b)

Only Judaism accepted and believed in the Ten Commandments.

c)

Christians allowed the worship of many of the Roman gods, while Judaism did not.

d)

Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while Christians did.

42.

What is the similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

The three religions all believe in different gods.

b)

They all consider Abraham as a prophet.

c)

Unlike Judaism, Christianity and Islam won new converts only by war and force.

d)

All three religions accept Jesus as the savior.

43.

Countries in SW Asia typically have a lack of ______(natural resource), and an abundance of _______(non-renewable resource).

a)

coal; copper

b)

water; phosphates

c)

water; oil

d)

phosphates; natural gas

44.

What is the main cause of the rapid economic development of Saudi Arabia in the last 50-60 years?

a)

Industrial chemical production

b)

Petroleum (oil) exports

c)

Machinery imports

d)

Commercial shipping

45.

Who is the great leader the ancient Jews predicted would come to restore the greatness of Israel?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Messiah

c)

Paul

d)

James

46.

Who are the followers of Christ?

a)

women

b)

men

c)

disciples

d)

Sunnah

47.

Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

A saint is someone known and admired for his or her holiness.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Check each one that applies to Jihad.

a)

is an Important subject in the Qu'ran.

b)

it means to make an effort.

c)

it refers to the internal struggle of a muslim trying to obey God and follow Islamic beliefs.

d)

it refers to the internal struggle of a Christian trying to obey God and follow Christian beliefs.

50.

Muhammad was born in

a)

USA

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

d)

Iran

51.

A follower of Islam is called a

a)

Christian

b)

Saint

c)

Jew

d)

Muslim

52.

Monotheism

a)

believe in only one God.

b)

3 Gods

c)

Money

d)

Muhammad

53.

Journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt, led by Moses.

a)

Judaism

b)

Torah

c)

Exodus

d)

Rabbis

54.

Religious teachers of Judaism.

a)

James

b)

John

c)

Matthew

d)

Rabbis

55.

The Bible says Abraham moved from his home in Mesopotamia to the land of

a)

Oz

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

d)

Canaan on the Mediterranean Sea.

56.

___________________ is celebrated during the High Holy Days.

a)

Christmas

b)

Yom Kippur

c)

Halloween

d)

Thanksgiving

57.

Mr. Smith birthday is?

a)

April 6th

b)

April 17th

c)

April 3rd

d)

April 7th

58.

Mr. Smith was born

a)

1970

b)

1980

c)

43

d)

1978

59.

What is the holy book of the Christian religion?

a)
b)
c)
60.

What is the holy book of the Jewish religion called?

a)
b)
c)
61.

The Muslim holy book is known as the _____.

a)
b)
c)
62.

What are the Five Pillars?

a)

The five basic obligations that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.

b)

The first five books of the Quran.

c)

The five basic beliefs shared by Jews, Christians, and Muslims.

d)

The five columns that support the roof of the Ka’aba.

63.

What issue led to the split between the Sunni and Shia in Islam?

a)

The Shia believe only Arabs could be Muslims.

b)

They disagreed over who should lead the Muslim community after Muhammad's death.

c)

Arguments began over what should be included in the five pillars.

d)

The Shia wanted to change the direction of prayer to Jerusalem rather than Mecca.

64.

Identify the three main religions that began in the Middle East?

a)

Judaism, Christianity, Islam

b)

Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism

c)

Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

d)

Buddhism, Shintoism, Hinduism

65.

What city is holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims?

a)

Mecca

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Jerusalem

d)

Medina

66.

Who do Muslims believe was the last and greatest prophet?

a)

Abraham

b)

Muhammad

c)

Jesus

d)

Moses

67.

Which is the holy writing of Judaism?

a)

Constitution

b)

New Testament

c)

Torah

d)

Quran

68.

What basic belief made Christianity different from Judaism?

a)

Christians believed Jesus was the Messiah, or savior of man.

b)

Only Judaism accepted and believed in the Ten Commandments.

c)

Christians allowed the worship of many of the Roman gods, while Judaism did not.

d)

Jews never had problems with Roman authorities, while Christians did.

69.

What is the similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

a)

The three religions all believe in different gods.

b)

They all consider Abraham as a prophet.

c)

Unlike Judaism, Christianity and Islam won new converts only by war and force.

d)

All three religions accept Jesus as the savior.

70.

Countries in SW Asia typically have a lack of ______(natural resource), and an abundance of _______(non-renewable resource).

a)

coal; copper

b)

water; phosphates

c)

water; oil

d)

phosphates; natural gas

71.

What is the main cause of the rapid economic development of Saudi Arabia in the last 50-60 years?

a)

Industrial chemical production

b)

Petroleum (oil) exports

c)

Machinery imports

d)

Commercial shipping

72.

Who is the great leader the ancient Jews predicted would come to restore the greatness of Israel?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Messiah

c)

Paul

d)

James

73.

Who are the followers of Christ?

a)

women

b)

men

c)

disciples

d)

Sunnah

74.

Resurrection is when Jesus rose from the dead.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

A saint is someone known and admired for his or her holiness.

a)

True

b)

False

76.

Check each one that applies to Jihad.

a)

is an Important subject in the Qu'ran.

b)

it means to make an effort.

c)

it refers to the internal struggle of a muslim trying to obey God and follow Islamic beliefs.

d)

it refers to the internal struggle of a Christian trying to obey God and follow Christian beliefs.

77.

Muhammad was born in

a)

USA

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

d)

Iran

78.

A follower of Islam is called a

a)

Christian

b)

Saint

c)

Jew

d)

Muslim

79.
What´s the name of the holy book
a)
The BIble
b)
Quaran
c)
Guru Granth Sahib
d)
Vedas
80.
How many times do they pray a day
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
81.

covers the kesh

a)

kajeput

b)

khalid

c)

turban

d)

Khalsa

82.

This guru founded Sikhism

a)

Gobind Singh

b)

Nanak Dev Ji

c)

Granth Sahib

d)

Mata Sundri

83.

The governing board of Sikhs is called

a)

Khanda

b)

Kachera

c)

Khalsa

d)

Langar

84.

Symbol for Sikhism is

a)

Kesh

b)

Khalsa

c)

Kangha

d)

Khanda

85.

A meal prepared for everyone in the Gurdwara is called

a)

Khanda

b)

Langar

c)

Nanak

d)

Khalsa

86.

What does the word guru mean?

a)

God

b)

Teacher

c)

Preacher

d)

holy

87.

Hair that is kept clean and uncut is called

a)

patka

b)

kachera

c)

kara

d)

kesh

88.

Language of the Sikhs

a)

Bengali

b)

Farsi

c)

Mandarin

d)

Punjabi

89.
The effect of a person's actions in this and in previous lives. 
a)
karma
b)
dharma
c)
ahisma
d)
moksha
90.
The rebirth of a soul in a new body. 
a)
dharma
b)
reincarnation
c)
ahisma
d)
shrine
91.
Hindus worship many gods.
a)
true 
b)
false
92.
This determines the state of your reincarnation
a)
Vedas
b)
Karma
c)
Aryans
d)
Upanishads
93.
What is the system that is a class society and is a way to become closer to god?
a)
Hinduism
b)
Vishnu
c)
Caste
d)
Moksha
94.
The predominant religion of India.
a)
Buddhism
b)
Islam
c)
Christianity
d)
Hinduism
95.
Doing something good for someone and then having something good happen to you is an example of?
a)
Karma
b)
Dharma
c)
Caste System
d)
Kramer
96.
Birth-Death-Rebirth is?
a)
Dharma
b)
Karma
c)
Reincarnation
d)
Deincarnation
97.
The holy book for Hinduism is?
a)
Koran
b)
Torah
c)
Bible
d)
Vedas
98.
Which River is said to wash away sins if you are a Hindu?
a)
Ganges River
b)
Manges River
c)
Gaanges River
d)
Ganges Lake
99.
Which country did Hinduism originate in?
a)
Indiana
b)
India
c)
Japan
d)
Inndia
100.
Good behavior means rebirth into a higher _______.
a)
Claaasss
b)
Class
c)
job
d)
military group
101.
For Hindus all life is _______.
a)
good
b)
hated
c)
Sacred
d)
evil
102.
Hindus believe in doing ________, that create a bond with the Gods. 
a)
Random acts
b)
jobs
c)
Good Deeds
d)
Favors
103.
Hindus believe in a _____________ who is transcendent. 
a)
God
b)
Evil Being
c)
Supreme Being
d)
Angel
104.

What year was Muhammad born?

a)

570

b)

569

c)

1770

d)

1970

105.

Medina means

a)

Master

b)

The Prophet's city

c)

Mayor

d)

King

106.

To make an effort or struggle

a)

Sunnah

b)

Medina

c)

Jihad

d)

Mecca