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World Religions

Total questions: 59

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Who do Jews, Christians, and Muslims trace their roots back to?  ***Think monotheism
a)
Abraham
b)
Muhammad
c)
Moses
d)
Constantine
2.
The disagreement over Muhammad's successor created what two branches (sects) within Islam?
a)
Shia/Jewish
b)
Sunni/Shia
c)
Catholic/Protestant
d)
Shinto/Zen
3.
What is the importance of Jerusalem to the Islamic faith?
a)
Jerusalem is where Jesus first began preaching about monotheism and social justice.
b)
It is the capital of the Islamic empire
c)
This is the place where Mohammed ascended into heaven with the Angel Gabriel.
d)
Jerusalem is where Abraham gave birth to Moses.  
4.
Someone who does NOT believe in the existence of God would be labeled....
a)
Agnostic
b)
Theist
c)
Atheist
d)
Abnormal
5.
Judaisms holy book (scripture)  
a)
Bible
b)
Qur'an
c)
Torah
d)
Gospels
6.
One's actions have an unavoidable effect on the next life.
a)
Dharma
b)
Karma
c)
Tao
d)
Noble Truth
7.
The first five books of the new testament.  
a)
Torah
b)
10 Commandments
c)
Gospels
d)
"Good News"
8.
According to Buddhists, all life is.....
a)
Enjoyment
b)
Gratifying
c)
Disasterous
d)
Suffering
9.
The social structure in India that prevents social mobility.  
a)
Caste System
b)
Eightfold path
c)
Hinduism
d)
Vedas
10.
Form of government based on religious law
a)
Democracy
b)
Reformation
c)
Theocracy
d)
Oligarchy 
11.
All Muslims who are financially capable should make the pilgrimage to Mecca once their lifetimes. 
a)
Zakat
b)
Hajj
c)
Salat
d)
Shahadah 
12.
Islamic place of worship
a)
Synagogue
b)
Church
c)
Mosque
d)
Temple
13.
Who is the messiah, according to Christians?
a)
Moses
b)
Muhammad
c)
Jesus
d)
Abraham
14.

Which religion began in India?

a)

Christianity

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Judaism

15.

Followers of which religion believe Jesus is the son of God and savior?

a)

Christianity

b)

Judaism

c)

Islam

d)

Hinduism

16.

Which religion follows the Holy Book known as the Qur'an?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

d)

Judaism

17.

In which religion is the ultimate goal is to reach Enlightenment and Nirvana?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Buddhism

d)

Judaism

18.

Which religion was founded by the Prophet Muhammad?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Islam

d)

Buddhism

19.

Followers of which religion follow 5 Pillars of Faith?

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

20.

What do Christianity, Judaism, and Islam have in common?

a)

They are all monotheistic.

b)

They all believe that Jesus was the Son of God and Messiah.

c)

They are all based on the same holy book.

d)

They are all dominate in the same parts of the world.

21.

What do Buddhism and Hinduism have in common?

a)

They both focus on many different gods.

b)

They are both based on four noble truths.

c)

They both have the same holy book.

d)

They both believe in reincarnation.

22.

According to Buddhism, what is the main cause of the suffering in the world?

a)

People's desire to control and obtain things.

b)

The devil.

c)

People feeling trapped within the caste system

d)

People's refusal to accept the one true god.

23.

What religion is the most predominant in the Middle East and North Africa?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

24.

A follower of Islam is called a __________________________.

a)

Brahman

b)

Missionary

c)

Muslim

d)

Hindi

25.

Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Faith associated with Islam?

a)

Give to charity

b)

Prayer 5 times per day

c)

To become a missionary

d)

Travel to Mecca

26.

Who was the founding father of Judaism, Islam and Christianity?

a)

Jesus

b)

Abraham

c)

Mohammed

d)

Shiva

27.

Following the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to achieve enlightenment is associated with which religion?

a)

Hinduism

b)

Christianity

c)

Judaism

d)

Buddhism

28.

This religion believes that the main god and creator, Brahman, takes the form of three deities, Brahman, Vishnu, and Shiva (trinity). There are hundreds of other gods in this religion. What religion is this?

a)

Judaism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Islam

29.

Which religion was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, the Buddha?

a)

Islam

b)

Christianity

c)

Jainism

d)

Buddhism

30.

In Buddhism, the eight-fold path leads to Nirvana (ultimate inner peace and purity)

a)

True

b)

False

31.

Religion is that system of _______________ and ________________ directed toward that which is perceived to have sacred value or transforming power. - James Livingstone

a)

Gods and Mystical Beings

b)

Activities and Beliefs

c)

Rules and Baptisms

32.

What does the term sacred mean?

a)

Something that is covered in gold and represents a god to be worshipped.

b)

Something that is set apart from common or ordinary items and is given great respect.

c)

Something that has a spell cast over it to give it power.

33.

Religions that believe there is only one true god.

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Atheistic

c)

Monotheistic

34.

Religions that believe there are multiple gods and goddesses.

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Atheistic

c)

Monotheistic

35.

Religions that do not believe in any gods.

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Atheistic

c)

Monotheistic

36.

What is considered to be the Buddhists’ sacred text that they would read?

a)

The Talmud

b)

Qur’an

c)

Dao De Jing

d)

Tripitaka

37.

What is the goal of a Buddhist?

a)

To achieve Nirvana or Enlightenment through following the Eightfold Path.

b)

To achieve peace through submitting to the will of Allah.

c)

To achieve moksha and reunion with Brahma.

d)

To better individuals and society.

38.

What is the heart of Buddhism?

a)

Faith in one all powerful god and prayer five times a day.

b)

Blood rituals to appease (make happy) the wrath of the gods and bring spring rains.

c)

The Three Jewels: Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha

d)

Forgiving the sins of others to receive forgiveness for oneself.

39.

What is expected of a Buddhist?

a)

To maintain and observe properly the five relationships.

b)

To follow the Threefold Way - Meditation, Morality, Wisdom

c)

To actively participate in the continuing battle between Asha and Druj.

d)

To follow the Five Pillars - Faith, Prayer, Giving, Fasting, Pilgrimage.

40.

Nirvana involves a state of perfect understanding and a break from what?

a)

The consequences of sin.

b)

The effects of war and disease.

c)

The cycle of reincarnations.

d)

The pit of despair.

41.

What do Buddhist rituals include?

a)

Recitation, chanting, and making offerings.

b)

Washing one's hands and feet and then kneeling on a prayer rug.

c)

Creating a sign of the cross across one’s body and then repeating a prayer.

d)

Lighting candles and sending them floating down a river or up in the air.

42.

In Islam, where was the prophet Muhammad born?

a)

Bethlehem

b)

Medina

c)

Cairo

d)

Mecca

43.

In Islam, how did Muhammad receive his first revelation?

a)

He was in the Kaaba offering incense to the many gods when a loud voice spoke.

b)

He was in a cave when the archangel Gabriel showed up and told him to read.

c)

He was lying by a tree meditating when he realized the truth.

d)

He was reading from the Tanach when a bright light shone around him and spoke.

44.

What is a very famous sacred building to Muslims and is also a sacred site to Jews and Christians that is located in Jerusalem?

a)

Dome of the Rock

b)

Kaaba

c)

Taj Mahal

d)

Meiji Shrine

45.

Muslims are expected to do which of the following?

a)

To actively participate in the continuing battle between Asha and Druj.

b)

To maintain and observe properly the five relationships.

c)

Pray five times a day, fast during Ramadan, and make a statement of faith.

d)

To follow the Threefold Way - Meditation, Morality, Wisdom

46.

What is the holy book that Muslims read called?

a)

Tripitaka

b)

Qur’an

c)

Vedas and Upanishads

d)

Tanach

47.

In Islam, what does the term Sunna mean?

a)

Sunna is the example set by Muhammad on how to live.

b)

Sunna is the community of teachers who help individuals interpret the meaning of scriptures.

c)

Sunna is the sacred duty of Muslims to wash before they pray.

d)

Sunna is the belief that all living things reincarnate until they achieve moksha.

48.

What two things are used when Muslims create the set of laws known as Sharia Law?

a)

Tripitaka and Dharma

b)

Qur’an and Sunna

c)

Vedas and Upanishads

d)

Tanach and Talmud

49.

In Islam, how can a believer approach Allah?

a)

By enticing him to appear through gifts and offerings.

b)

By meditating and removing all other thoughts from your mind.

c)

By praying and reciting the sacred scriptures.

d)

By making a blood sacrifice in a religious ceremony.

50.

What is the goal of being a Hindu?

a)

To achieve Nirvana or Enlightenment through following the Eightfold Path.

b)

To achieve peace through submitting to the will of Allah.

c)

To achieve Moksha and be released from the cycle of reincarnation.

d)

To better individuals and society.

51.

In Hinduism, what determines how someone would be reincarnated?

a)

Their karma

b)

The amount of money given to the poor

c)

The respect given to the rulers

d)

The number of prayers completed

52.

What are sacred books that Hindus might read?

a)

Tripitaka

b)

Qur’an

c)

Vedas and Upanishads

d)

Tanach

53.

How many gods do Hindus worship?

a)

0

b)

3

c)

12

d)

330 million

54.

In Hinduism, all of the gods that they worship are part of what one god?

a)

Allah

b)

Brahman

c)

Poseidon

d)

Zirnitra

55.

Shiva

a)

Creator of the Universe

b)

Preserver of the Universe

c)

Destroyer of the Universe

d)

Mischievous Trickster

56.

Vishnu

a)

Creator of the Universe

b)

Preserver of the Universe

c)

Destroyer of the Universe

d)

Mischievous Trickster

57.

Brahma

a)

Creator of the Universe

b)

Preserver of the Universe

c)

Destroyer of the Universe

d)

Mischievous Trickster

58.

In Hinduism, what determines the dharma that a person must follow and live by?

a)

Their place in the caste system.

b)

The god they worship.

c)

The place in the world they live in.

d)

The path they choose to take.

59.

What is included in Puja (Hindu worship)?

a)

Singing songs of praise about the gods and clapping in rhythm with others.

b)

Washing hands, kneeling on a carpet, and bowing down towards Mecca.

c)

Making offerings, reciting prayers, or chanting while looking at a religious image.

d)

Hindus do not worship in any way because they do not believe in the spiritual realm.