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WORLD RELIGION ST

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A religion that gave birth to Buddhism, Jainism, and Sikhism.

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Zoroasterianism

2.

What is the primary focus of Shintoism?

a)

Reincarnation and karma

b)

Worship of ancestors and nature spirits

c)

Meditation and enlightenment

d)

Salvation through a savior

3.

Which of the following is the temple of worship of Shintoism?

a)
Temple
b)
Pagoda
c)
Shrine
d)
Cathedral
4.

Which of the following is TRUE about Buddhism?

a)
Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
b)
Buddhism promotes the worship of multiple gods.
c)
Buddhism denies the existence of suffering.
d)
Buddhism is primarily focused on the afterlife.
5.

Which of the following does not belong to the CASTE SYSTEM?

a)

Sudras

b)

Vaishyas

c)

Ksatriyas

d)

Brahma

6.

What are the spiritual beings or gods in Shintoism called?

a)

Kami

b)

Bodhisattvas

c)

Saints

d)

Devas

7.

Which of the following is NOT part of the Hindu Trimurti?

a)

BRAHMA

b)

SHIVA

c)

VISHNU

d)

INDRA

8.

Which Hindu practice reflects the respect for the cow's life and contributions?

a)

Worshiping the cow during religious ceremonies

b)

Avoiding all dairy products

c)

Considering beef a delicacy

d)

Using only cow leather for rituals

9.

Who is considered the founder of Confucianism?

a)

Kung Fu

b)

Kong Qiu

c)

Kung Fu Tzu

d)

Kong Tze

10.

Which of the following is a core principle of Confucianism?

a)
Zhengming (rectification of names)
b)
Xiao (filial piety)
c)
Ren (benevolence)
d)
Li (ritual)
11.

What does "Li" represent in Confucian thought?

a)

Wisdom

b)

Rituals and Respect

c)

Compassion

d)

Strength and Power

12.

The following are the significant relationships emphasized in the Confucian teachings, EXCEPT:

a)

Friend-friend relationship

b)

Parent-child relationship

c)

Ruler-subject relationship

d)

Husband-wife relationship

13.

Which of the following is one of the greatest epics in Indian History?

a)
Puranas
b)

Gilgamesh

c)
Vedas
d)
Mahabharata
14.

SHIVA: The Destroyer; VISHNU: ___________

a)
The Preserver
b)
The Transformer
c)
The Creator
d)
The Protector
15.

The Confucian concept of "Ren" is often translated as:

a)
benevolence
b)
wisdom
c)
strength
d)
justice
16.

What is the main difference between Buddhism and Hinduism?

a)
Buddhism believes in a caste system, while Hinduism does not.
b)
Hinduism focuses solely on meditation, whereas Buddhism emphasizes rituals.
c)
Buddhism worships multiple gods, while Hinduism is monotheistic.
d)
Buddhism emphasizes personal enlightenment and the cessation of suffering, whereas Hinduism includes a diverse set of beliefs and practices centered around dharma and devotion.
17.

Atman refers to _____

a)

Soul

b)

Rebirth

c)

Reincarnation

d)

Life

18.

What is the purpose of purification rituals in Shintoism?

a)

To meditate for inner peace

b)

To pray for forgiveness of sins

c)

To cleanse impurities and ensure harmony

d)

To honor the Buddha

19.

Two great schools in Buddhism.

a)
Soto and Rinzai
b)
Pure Land and Nichiren
c)
Theravada and Mahayana
d)
Zen and Tibetan
20.

What is the literal meaning of the word "Shinto"?

a)

The path of enlightenment

b)

The way of the gods

c)

The book of life

d)

The sacred mountain

21.

Which of the following best describes BUDDHA?

a)
A popular religious text in Hinduism.
b)
The founder of Buddhism and an enlightened teacher.
c)
A historical figure known for military conquests.
d)
A deity worshipped in various cultures.
22.

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

a)

Accumulating wealth

b)

Worshiping gods for blessings

c)

Reincarnating as a higher being

d)

Attaining enlightenment and Nirvana

23.

Spiritual impurity due to actions that keeps us bound to this world.

a)
Dharma
b)
Moksha
c)
Samsara
d)
Karma
24.

What is the Eightfold Path?

a)

A set of moral guidelines for living

b)

A group of deities worshipped in Buddhism

c)

A description of the afterlife

d)

A collection of sacred texts

25.

Also referred as "the path of knowledge"

a)

KARMA YOGA

b)

JNANA YOGA

c)

RAJA YOGA

d)

BHAKTI YOGA

26.

A spiritual teacher, especially helpful for Jnana and Raja Yoga.

a)

GURU

b)

IMAM

c)

RABBI

d)

ABBOT

27.

Which of the following best describes the Buddhist notion of "Nirvana"?

a)

A place where the soul rests after death

b)

The realization of the interconnectedness of all things

c)

A state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth

d)

A state of permanent material bliss

28.

These are traditional Japanese structures marking the entrance to scared Shinto shrine areas, symbolizing the passage from the mundane to the spiritual.

a)

TORIE GATES

b)

TORI GATES

c)

TORII GATES

d)

TOIRI GATES

29.

The following are the core teachings of Shintoism, EXCEPT:

a)

Shinto values the relationship among elders.

b)

Shinto views nature as sacred, fostering respect for the environment.

c)

Physical and spiritual cleanliness are essential.

d)

Rituals and festivals honor kami for blessings.

30.

Which of the following is the one of the most notable texts of Shintoism?

a)

Kojic

b)

Vedas

c)

Kojiki

d)

Nihonggo Shoki

31.

What is Buddha's actual name?

a)

Siddharta Gautama

b)

Buddha is his actual name

c)

Gautama Buddha

d)

Gautama

32.

What is Nirvana?

a)

The human soul

b)

The path to heaven

c)

The air around us

d)

Supreme realization of the end of suffering

33.

How many noble truths are there in Buddhism?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

34.

Who was the original founder of Taoism?

a)

Confucius

b)

Shi Huang Ti

c)

Lao Tzu

d)

Li Bu

35.

The classic text that is in reference to Classical Chinese Writings is the _______.

a)

Analects

b)

Tao Te Ching

c)

Zen

d)

Chuang Tzu

36.

Which of one of these is not a characteristic encouraged in Taoism?

a)

Violence

b)

Spontaneity

c)

Freedom

d)

Nature

37.

Hinduism is believe to be both a religion and a way of life.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

MAYBE

d)

NOT SURE

38.

In the Hindu society, the financial status attained in their current life is the only factor determining what caste they will belong to in their future life.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

MAYBE

d)

NOT SURE

39.

How does the Buddhist view of the afterlife differ from that of many theistic religions?

a)

Buddhists believe in eternal life in heaven.

b)

Buddhists believe in the existence of permanent soul that is judged after death.

c)

Buddhists focus on achieving Nirvana, a state of liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

d)

Buddhists worship ancestors for guidance in the afterlife.

40.

Which of the following statements best describes the "Four Noble Truths"

a)

They are rituals for achieving Nirvana.

b)

They focus on the accumulation of wealth and status in society

c)

They outline the importance of devotion to a god

d)

They are philosophical propositions that explain the cause and cessation of suffering

41.

Which of the following is NOT a concept associated with Confucianism?

a)

Respect for elders

b)

Family unity

c)

Belief in reincarnation

d)

Morality in governance

42.

What is the name of the collection of Confucius' teachings compiled by his disciples?

a)

Tao Te Ching

b)

The Analects

c)

The Bhagavad Gita

d)

The Mahabharata

43.

Which of the following is considered a key virtue in Confucianism

a)

Courage

b)

Wealth

c)

Filial piety

d)

Independence

44.

Which religious text is most associated with the origins of the caste system in India?

a)

The Bible

b)

The Quran

c)

The Vedas

d)

The Analects

45.

Which of the following is the highest caste in the traditional Hindu caste system?

a)

Vaishyas

b)

Kshatriyas

c)

Shudras

d)

Brahmins

46.

Who are considered "outside" the traditional caste system and often face discrimination?

a)

Vaishyas

b)

Untouchables?Dalits

c)

Sudras

d)

Kshatriyas

47.

What is the caste system?

a)

A political structure in ancient Rome

b)

A system of social hierarchy in India

c)

A religious practice in Buddhism

d)

A method of trade and commerce

48.

A Hindu couple wants to celebrate their wedding by including both traditional Hindu rituals and modern customs to accommodate their multicultural guests. What approach should they take?

a)

Skip traditional Hindu rituals to save time

b)

Perform the traditional rituals first, then incorporate modern customs

c)

Focus only on modern customs for inclusivity

d)

Avoid the wedding ceremony altogether to prevent complications

49.

A Buddhist monk speaks out against violence in their community, but some members argue that staying silent is more aligned with Buddhist principles of detachment. What would be the most Buddhist approach to addressing the situation?

a)

Remain silent and accept the violence as karma

b)

Act with compassion and non-violence to promote peace

c)

Ignore the issue and focus on meditation

d)

Encourage the community to retaliate to protect themselves

50.

In a country where Buddhism is the majority religion, there are increasing tensions with minority religious groups. What action aligns with Buddhist teachings on harmony and coexistence?

a)

Encourage interfaith dialogue and mutual respect

b)

Promote the dominance of Buddhism over other religions

c)

Isolate Buddhist communities from other groups

d)

Avoid any interaction with minority groups