WorksheetsWorld Religion Test
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 40mins
What is religion?
An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods
The belief in a god or in a group of gods.
Interest, belief, or activity that is important to a person.
All of the above.
Philosophy is
system of beliefs involved the existence of a superhuman controlling power
study of knowledge, reality, and existence -- based on observations
a set of often repetitive acts that uses symbolic objects, words, or actions
regarded with great respect by particular religious groups
Sacred means
system of beliefs involved the existence of a superhuman controlling power
study of knowledge, reality, and existence -- based on observations
a set of often repetitive acts that uses symbolic objects, words, or actions
regarded with great respect by particular religious groups
Religious ritual is
regarded with great respect by particular religious groups
a set of often repetitive acts that uses symbolic objects, words, or actions
system of beliefs involved the existence of a superhuman controlling power
study of knowledge, reality, and existence -- based on observations
Reincarnation is
study of knowledge, reality, and existence -- based on observations
the cycle of birth and rebirth of a soul into a new body
regarded with great respect by particular religious groups
an afterlife
Missionary is
someone who believes in a mission
believing in the afterlife
to worship in a sacred place
someone promoting a particular religion in a foreign place
Convert means
promoting a particular religion in a foreign place
to worship in a sacred place
to adopt a new religion different than the one previously practiced
believing in the afterlife
What is monotheism?
The belief that there is more than one God.
The worship of one's ancestors.
The belief that there is only one God.
The belief the universe has one divine soul.
What is polytheism?
The worship of one's ancestors.
The belief that there is more than one God.
The belief that there is only one God.
The belief the universe has one divine soul.
What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common?
They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God.
They all share the same god
They are all based on the same holy book.
They are all separated into three main branches.
What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?
They both focus on many different gods.
They are both based on four noble truths
They both believe in the concept of nirvana.
They both believe in reincarnation.
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
What is Islam's holy book called?
Bible
Torah
Qur'an
Mosque
What Is Judaism's holy book called?
Bible
Torah
Qur'an
Mosque
Who is Islam's god?
Allah
God
Yahweh
Torah
Who is Judaism's god?
Allah
God
Yahweh
Torah
Who is the father of Islam?
God
Allah
Mohammad
Abraham
When someone dies & soul joins a new body. If their life was good or bad you will be reincarnated up or down in rank.
Nirvana
Karma
Reincarnation
Afterlife
A polytheistic religion. India’s 1st major religion.
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Daoism
The holy book of Hinduism is known as the
Bible
Qu'ran
Torah
Vedas
Nirvana is a focus of ___________________.
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
According to Buddha, what causes suffering?
The terrible things that happen to us
Desire
Not believing in Buddha
Dharma
In what country did both Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
India
China
Israel
Japan
What is the religion of Muslims?
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christiananity
Islam
What is the name of the laws given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai?
Dharma
Code of Law
Books of Knowledge
Ten Commandments
What is a journey for religious purposes called?
Exodus
Voyage
Expedition
Pilgrimage
Buddha believed in a force caused by a person's good and bad acts that affect
future lives. What is the name of that force?
Karma
Reincarnation
Dharma
Vedas
What is a Muslim place of worship?
Cathedral
Shrine
Mosque
Synagogue
What is the name of the Jewish holy book (first 5 books of the Bible in Hebrew)?
Five Commandments
Tripitaka/Tipitaka
Torah
Qur'an
What is the sacred (holy) book of Islam?
Torah
Bible
Vedas
Qur'an
In the Hindu faith, what is the only way a person's place in society can be
changed?
Labor
Reincarnation
Marriage
Education
What word means the belief in many gods and goddesses?
Polytheism
Monotheism
Pantheism
Catechism
What is the belief found in the Vedas which tells that people move in a constant
cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
Dharma
Reincarnation
Eightfold Path
Karma
Which country or region is considered to be mostly Muslim?
Israel
United States
Middle East
Western Europe
What is the religion of the Jewish people?
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
What is the symbol of Islam?
Omega sign
Cross
Star
Crescent moon and star
This religion developed in the Middle East/Israel about 6000 years ago. Abraham was its founder.
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
A belief in a single God is called what?
Apostles
Nirvana
Monotheism
Polytheism
The caste system, reincarnation, the Vedas, and Gurus all have to do with which religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Which of these is a major practice of the Islamic religion?
There are many different gods
the cow is a sacred animal
one should make a religious trip to Mecca
a person should give up all riches
Which religion uses the Torah as its holy book?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Taoism
A Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life - 1) priests, 2) warriors/rulers, 3) merchants/teachers, 4) servants, 5) Untouchables (beggars)
Five pillars of Islam
Caste System
Jerusalem
Vedas
Which statement is correct when comparing Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?
All 3 religions use the Holy Bible as their primary religious text.
Only Judaism has its roots in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
All 3 religions are monotheistic.
Only Christianity causes controversy in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
What are the Five Pillars?
The first five books of the Quran.
The first five laws of the Ten Commandments.
Five beliefs shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Five basic requirements that Muslims are supposed to meet in their lives.
Who began the religion of Islam?
Jesus
Allah
Muhammad
Osama bin Laden
Who do Muslims worship as their God?
Jesus
Allah
Muhammad
Osama bin Laden
What is a community of people sharing a common culture, ancestry, customs, and language known as?
Ethnic Group
Religious Group
Cultural Group
Language Groups
Who began the religion of Christianity?
Muhammad
Abraham
Followers of Jesus
Jesus
_____________ is belief in one God.
Polytheism
Religion
Culture
Monotheism
_________ is the belief in many gods.
Polytheism
Religion
Culture
Monotheism
______ is the birthplace of Islam.
Sumer
Mecca
Judea
Medina
the world's oldest religion, also its third largest religion and combines the beliefs, cultural practices, and philosophy of India. It is based upon a belief in reincarnation
Christianity
Islam
Budism
Hinduism
world’s oldest monotheistic religion, dating back nearly 4,000 years. Followers believe in one God who revealed himself through ancient prophets
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth. It is the world's largest religion, with about 2.8 billion followers, representing one-third of the global population.
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
one of the world’s largest religions and originated 2,500 years ago in India. They believe that the human life is one of suffering, and that meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior are the ways to achieve enlightenment, or nirvana.
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
