wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

World Religions Study Guide

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 3585secs

Name
Class
Date
1.

area near the Mediterranean Sea where Abraham settled

a)

Canaan

b)

karma

c)

mosque

d)

disciples

2.

More of a philosophy than a religion because it does not believe in a supreme being...

a)

prophet

b)

denominations

c)

Canaan

d)

Buddhism

3.

Moses journey of the Jews out of Egypt

a)

Exodus

b)

Muhammad

c)

Saint

d)

Four Noble Truths

4.

The inner struggle people go through in their effort to obey God

a)

jihad

b)

Siddhartha

Gautama

c)

mediation

d)

fasting

5.

Acts of worship required by all Muslims

a)

Five Pillars

b)

Jesus of Nazareth was born this religion

c)

prophet

d)

Mohammed

6.

Finish the Pillar...

"BELIEF"

There is ____ ____ but God and Mohammed is his prophet.

a)

One God

b)

Two Gods

c)

No God

7.

Finish the pillar of Islam...

"PRAYER"

Must pray ______ times a day.

a)

5

b)

10

c)

15

d)

20

8.

Finish the pillar of Islam...

"CHARITY"

Must give to the _____ and ______.

a)

rich and selfless

b)

poor and needy

c)

poor and selfless

d)

rich and pure

9.

Finish the pillar of Islam...

"FASTING"

Must fast during the _____ ______ of ________.

a)

Holy month of Ramadan

b)

Holy month of Easter

c)

Holy month of Christmas

d)

Holy month of Torah

10.

Finish the pillar of Islam...

"PILGRIMAGE"

Must travel to Makkah at least ______ to see the Hajj.

a)

1 time

b)

10 times

c)

12 times

d)

15 times

11.

The founder of Buddhism.

a)

Mosque

b)

Muslims

c)

Torah-religion

d)

Siddhartha Gautama

12.

Sacred book of Christians; divided into 2 parts, Old and New Testament

a)

Four Noble Truths

b)

Mecca

c)

Catholic-Prothestant-Othodox

d)

Bible

13.

A town in Israel where Jesus is said to have been born?

a)

Jihad

b)

monotheism

c)

Bethlehem

d)

karma

14.

People who work to spread their religious beliefs

a)

Brahmanism

b)

donominators

c)

Torah

d)

missionaries

15.

Sacred text of Buddhism.

a)

Medina

b)

Vedas

c)

Catholic-Protestant-Orthodox

d)

Tripitaka

16.

Monotheistic

a)

oasis

b)

HInduism

c)

dharma

d)

Judaism-Christianity-Islam

17.

System of rules recorded by Moses that guided their lives...

a)

Mosaic Law

b)

Vedas

c)

prophet

d)

mediation

18.

What Hinduism developed from?

a)

monotheism

b)

Brahmanism

c)

resurrection

d)

Hinduism/

Buddhism

19.

Living in a way that is proper

a)

Catholic-Protestant-Orthodox

b)

rightenousness

c)

karma

d)

Hinduism and Buddhism

20.

The Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead.

a)

Resurrection

b)

fasting

c)

Muslims

d)

Catholic-Protestant-Orthodox

21.

Jesus of Nazareth was born this religion

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

22.

denominations with Christianity

a)

Hinduism/

Buddhism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Catholic-Protestant-Orthodox

d)

Jesus of Nazareth was born this religion

23.

a state of perfect peace in Buddhism; this enlightened state is what all Buddhists seek to achieve

a)

Mecca

b)

reincarnation

c)

Hinduism and Buddhism

d)

nirvana

24.

The founder of Islam

a)

Torah-religion

b)

Medina

c)

oasis

d)

Muhammed

25.

a wet, fertile area within a desert

a)

oasis

b)

resurrection

c)

Quran

d)

Brahmanism

26.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Vedas

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

27.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Talmud

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

28.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Tripitaka

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

29.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Old/New Testament Bible

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

30.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Hebrew Bible

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

31.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Torah

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

32.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Qur-an

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

33.

Name the religion where the following text originated:

Sutras

a)

Hinduism

b)

Judasim

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

e)

Islam

34.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

Based on the definition, identify the truth below...

"Suffering arises from causes and conditions"

a)

Truth of Suffering

b)

Truth of the Origin of Suffering

c)

Truth of Cessation

d)

Truth of the Path

35.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

Based on the definition, identify the truth below...

"We live in an ongoing state of dissatisfaction."

a)

Truth of Suffering

b)

Truth of the Origin of Suffering

c)

Truth of Cessation

d)

Truth of the Path

36.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

Based on the definition, identify the truth below...

There is a possibility of reaching a state where dissatisfaction and suffering has ceased."

a)

Truth of Suffering

b)

Truth of the Origin of Suffering

c)

Truth of Cessation

d)

Truth of the Path

37.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

Based on the definition, identify the truth below...

There is a path for us to follow that will bring us to such a state.

a)

Truth of Suffering

b)

Truth of the Origin of Suffering

c)

Truth of Cessation

d)

Truth of the Path

38.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

The Truth is given below. Finish each...

Truth of the Path

There is a path for us to follow that will...

a)

bring us to such a state.

b)

bring us to an ongoing state of dissatisfaction.

c)

bring us to our causes and conditions.

d)

bring us to a state where dissatisfaction and suffering has ceased

39.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

The Truth is given below. Finish each...

Truth of Cessation

There is a possibility of reaching a state where...

a)

bring us to such a state.

b)

bring us to an ongoing state of dissatisfaction.

c)

bring us to our causes and conditions.

d)

dissatisfaction and suffering has ceased

40.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

The Truth is given below. Finish each...

Truth of the Origin of Suffering

Suffering arises from...

a)

causes and conditions

b)

a state of dissatisfaction.

c)

bring us to our causes and conditions.

d)

weaknesses and strengths.

41.

In the Buddist faith, there are 4 Noble Truths.

The Truth is given below. Finish each...

Truth of Suffering

We live in an ongoing state of ...

a)

frustration

b)

dissatisfaction

c)

misery

d)

worry

42.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

Right of Understanding (Thought)

a)

You are motivated and you are ready.

b)

You have the right mind.

c)

The drive to fulfill our never-ending cravings.

d)

You can earn a living that doesn't harm others or oneself.

43.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

Right of Motivation (Intent).

a)

You are motivated and you are ready.

b)

You have a desire, more specifically the desire to act accompanied with a sense of purpose

c)

You are on the right track and you are smart.

d)

You can earn a living that doesn't harm others or oneself.

44.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Moral Discipline)

"Right of Speech"

a)

You have the ability to speak truthfully – being loyal to the truth when speaking with others, not creating harm to others.

b)

You have a desire, more specifically the desire to act accompanied with a sense of purpose

c)

You are on the right track and you are smart.

45.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Moral Discipline)

"Right Action"

a)

You are speaking truthfully – being loyal to the truth when speaking with others.

b)

You are acting with a sense of purpose

c)

You are promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct with your choices and your actions.

46.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Moral Discipline)

"Right Livelihood"

a)

You are speaking truthfully – being loyal to the truth when speaking with others.

b)

You are earning a living that doesn't harm others or oneself.

c)

You are promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct with your choices and your actions.

47.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Mental Discipline)

"Right Effort"

a)

You are speaking truthfully – being loyal to the truth when speaking with others.

b)

You are exerting oneself to develop wholesome qualities and release unwholesome qualities; motivated/ready.

c)

You are promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct with your choices and your actions.

48.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Mental Discipline)

"Right Mindfulness"

a)

You are completely aware of what happens to us and in us and only focusing on these things.

b)

You are exerting oneself to develop wholesome qualities and release unwholesome qualities; motivated/ready.

c)

You are promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct with your choices and your actions.

49.

In the Buddist faith, the theory of The 8 Fold Path exists. Choose the meaning below for each Path...

(Mental Discipline)

"Right Mediation" (Concentration)

a)

The ability to focus on our inner thoughts, feelings and perceptions. Being in a state of calmness.

b)

You are exerting oneself to develop wholesome qualities and release unwholesome qualities; motivated/ready.

c)

You are promoting moral, honorable, and peaceful conduct with your choices and your actions.

50.

The way Mohammad lived and a guide for the Muslim way of life

a)

meditation

b)

Quar-religion

c)

Vedas

d)

Sunnah

51.

A town in Israel where Jesus is said to have been born

a)

Bethlehem

b)

monotheism

c)

jihad

d)

karma

52.

Execution by being nailed to a cross

a)

resurrection

b)

Bethlehem

c)

crucifixion

d)

Christianity

53.

Sacred text of Buddhism

a)

Medina

b)

Vedas

c)

Tipitaka

d)

Catholic-Protestant-Orthodox

54.

A person known and admired for their holiness

a)

Saint

b)

Denominations

c)

Christianity

d)

mediation

55.

The most sacred text of Judaism

a)

Torah

b)

Quran

c)

Bible

d)

Vedas

56.

Never hurting another living being

a)

non-violence

b)

oasis

c)

dharma

d)

denominations

57.

The religious leader and teacher in Judaism

a)

rabbi

b)

priest

c)

budda

58.

Acts of worship required by all Muslims

a)

5 pillars

b)

Eightfold Path

c)

Positive Thoughts

d)

Meditation

59.

In Arabic it means 'prophet's city' and was the place Muhammad fled with his followers

a)

Medina

b)

Arab

c)

Bethlehem

d)

Jerusalem

60.

A state of spiritual peace

a)

monotheism

b)

meditation

c)

mindfullness

d)

enlightenment

61.

Which religions believe in Karma?

a)

Christians

b)

Jews

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddism

62.

Christians believed that Jesus was this person predicted to restore the greatness of Israel.

a)

Messiah

b)

Pope

c)

Priest

d)

President

63.

Ones spiritual duties to fulfill

a)

dharma

b)

enlightenment

c)

afterlife

d)

immortal

64.

Monotheistic-

The belief in one God is the belief found in which religion...

a)

Christians

b)

Jews

c)

Hindu

d)

Islam

65.

Sacred book of Christians, divided into 2 parts: Old Testament and the New Testament.

a)

Bible

b)

Quran

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

66.

The inner struggle people go through in their effort to obey God

a)

jihad

b)

mediation

c)

prayer

67.

The process of one's soul may be reborn in another body

a)

reincarnation

b)

born again

c)

afterlife

68.

Living in a way that is proper

a)

righteousness

b)

do gooder

c)

perfection

69.

A world religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth

a)

Christianity

b)

Judism

c)

Islam

d)

Buddism

70.

What Hinduism developed from...

a)

Brahmanism

b)

Islam

c)

Mosaic Law

71.

People who work to spread their religious beliefs...

a)

the pope

b)

missionaries

c)

rabbis

d)

priests

72.

Sacred text of Hinduism

a)

vedas

b)

Bible

c)

Quran

d)

Torah

73.

Oldest of the 5 major world religions; a religion originally started by the Aryans from Brahmanism in the Indus River Valley. Now the major religion of India.

a)

Canaan

b)

Christianity

c)

Hinduism

74.

People who submit to Allah and follow Islam

a)

Muslims

b)

Christians

c)

Buddist

d)

Jews

75.

The religion of the Ancient Israelites- the oldest monotheistic religion

a)

Judaism

b)

Catholicism

c)

Islamic

d)

Arabic

76.

Jesus' followers that spread his teachings after his death

a)

disciples

b)

followers

c)

believers

77.

The birthplace of Muhammad; the kaaba is here and Muslims make a pilgrimage at least once

a)

Mecca

b)

Medina

c)

Jerusalm

d)

Bethlehem

78.

A Muslim place of worship

a)

mosque

b)

church

c)

synagogue

79.

The Buddha's theory that suffering and unhappiness are part of life and come from our desires

a)

4 Noble Truths

b)

Prayer

c)

Bible Verses

d)

Vedas

80.

Acts of worship required by all Muslims

a)

4 Noble Truths

b)

5 Pillars

c)

Prayer

d)

Beliefs

81.

The way Mohammad lived and a guide for the Muslim way of life

a)

Sunnah

b)

Bible

c)

Torah

d)

Quran

82.

Going without food

a)

Fasting

b)

Diet

c)

Starving

83.

The word Muslims use to refer to their God

a)

Allah

b)

Pope

c)

God

d)

Hero

84.

A belief of Hinduism and Buddhism; the effect of a person's good or bad actions affect reincarnation

a)

Nirvana

b)

Karma

c)

mosque

d)

Talmud

85.

Release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma.

a)

afterlife

b)

reincarnation

c)

moksha

86.

Spiritual awareness.

a)

Meditation

b)

prayer

c)

relaxing

d)

awareness

87.

He's traditionally credited with writing the Torah and with leading the Israelites out of Egypt ...

a)

Moses

b)

Jesus

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Allah

88.

Born a Jew, but started Christianity

a)

Abraham

b)

Jesus

c)

Siddhartha

89.

Main religion of Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam...

a)

Buddism

b)

Catholic

c)

Jewish

d)

Islamic

90.

Brahmanism lead to the founding of what religion...

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Arabic

91.

________ lead to the founding of Christianity...

a)

Jews

b)

Hindus

c)

Arabs

92.

Hinduism led to the founding of what religion...

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Buddism

93.

Religions that believe in one God:

a)

Islam

b)

Christians

c)

Jews

d)

Hindus

94.

These religions developed in India...

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Buddism

95.

Religion started by the Aryans in India....

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Buddism

96.

Main religion of India...

a)

Mosaic Law

b)

HInduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Judaism-Christianity-Islam

97.

Oldest relgion of the five we studied is...

a)

Mosaic Law

b)

HInduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Judaism-Christianity-Islam

98.

Founder of Islam was...

a)

Moses

b)

Muhammad

c)

Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Allah

99.

Main religion of Israel and represented by the Star of David...

a)

Mosaic Law

b)

HInduism

c)

Islamic

d)

Judaism

100.

Main religion of the Middle East (Arab countries)

a)

Mosaic Law

b)

HInduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

101.

Sacred text of the Islamic religion...

a)

vedas

b)

Bible

c)

Quran

d)

Torah

102.

Sacred text of the Jewish faith or Judism?

a)

vedas

b)

Bible

c)

Quran

d)

Torah

103.

Execution by being nailed to a cross; Jesus died by this type of execution...

a)

resurrection

b)

Bethlehem

c)

crucifixion

d)

Christianity

104.

The followers of Jesus are the...

a)

disciples

b)

students

c)

want-a-bes

d)

cool kids

105.

Christians believe that Jesus was this person who would restore the greatness of Israel?

a)

Messiah

b)

Pope

c)

Moses

d)

Addisyn Haney

106.

Where Muhammed fled to?

a)

Maya's Home

b)

Bethlehem

c)

Medina

d)

Martinique

107.

Follower's of Islam...

a)

The A Teamers

b)

Muslims

c)

Christians

d)

Jews

108.

Religious teacher of Judaism...

a)

Lyla Chura

b)

Messiah

c)

Pope John the II

d)

Rabbi

109.

Birthplace of Muhammed...

a)

Mecca

b)

Medina

c)

The Haney's

110.

The Middle Way between human desires and denying oneself...

a)

The 5 Pillars

b)

The Eightfold Path

c)

Nirvana

d)

Dharma

111.

Guiding Principles of Buddhism...

a)

4 Noble Truths

b)

5 Pillars of Islam

c)

Dharma

d)

Moksha

e)

Mrs. Andrew's SS Teachings

112.

Focusing of the mind on spiritual ideas...

a)

mediation

b)

karma

c)

dharma

113.

The process of the soul being reborn...

a)

reincarnation

b)

karma

c)

moksha

d)

dharma

114.

The effects that good and bad actions have on a person's soul...

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

moksha

d)

non-violence

115.

The avoidance of violent actions...

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

moksha

d)

non-violence

116.

Liberation from life's worries and the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism...

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

moksha

d)

non-violence

117.

Each Hindui's set of spiritual duties to fulfill..

a)

karma

b)

dharma

c)

moksha

d)

non-violence

Similar Resources on Wayground

High Frequency Practice 1-122

122 questions

High Frequency Practice 1-122

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

TN Ready Review

118 questions

TN Ready Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade

The Big Review

112 questions

The Big Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th Grade

United States Map

116 questions

United States Map

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 8th Grade

AP 2nd Semester Review

113 questions

AP 2nd Semester Review

quiz

Worksheet

•

KG - University