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WorksheetsWorld Religions and Philosophies
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 37mins
What is the practice which employs self-discipline and meditation to achieve liberation?
Caste
Karma
Yoga
Hindus believe that when a person dies they are reborn in a continuous cycle until they achieve liberation. The concept of birth/rebirth is called what?
Caste
Karma
Reincarnation
The ________ system is a system of rigid social classes in India which is supported by Hindu beliefs.
Yoga
Caste
Karma
Hinduism is the ______largest religion in the world.
1st
2nd
3rd
The Hindu faith can be thought of as _________.
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Both answers are correct
What is Moksha?
Hindu dirty, known as "the creator"
A holy text containing stories that illustrate Hindu beliefs.
Escape room suffering/ a state where the soul is freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth
What is the sacred text of the Hindus?
the Vedas
the Bible
the Qu'ran
There is no single distinct "founder" of the Hindu faith.
True
False
Karma is the Hindu deity known as "the destroyer."
True
False
Hinduism evolved from the beliefs of the Aryans.
True
False
According to Buddhist belief, what is a state of perfect peace and blessedness?
Nirvana
Muhammad
Karma
Who was otherwise known as the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism?
Muhammad
Siddhartha Guatama
Nirvana
What is the idea that the actions of a person in a past life may have an effect on that person's present situation?
Karma
Nirvana
Muhammad
The 1st Noble Truth says that life as ordinarily lived is what?
Perfect
Suffering
Joyful
The 2nd Noble Truth says that the cause of ______ is ______.
Reincarnation / Dharma
Failure / Imperfection
Suffering / Greed
The 3rd Noble Truth says that there is an end to ____ which is known as _____.
Suffering / Nirvana
Life / Death
Reincarnation / Doctrine of the Mean
The 4th Noble Truth says that there is a way to achieve ______, which is the ______.
Heaven / Koran
Nirvana / Noble Eightfold Path
Perfection / Doctrine of the Mean
The term "Buddha" literally means "he who surrenders."
True
False
The Buddha was a prince who gave up his wealth and position to pursue spiritual things.
True
False
Buddhism was founded in northern China.
True
False
in Judaism, the coming of age ceremony for boys is called a ______.
Bar Mitzvah
Torah
Zionism
Judaism began when God made a promise to _____ that the Jews would be his "chosen people."
Abraham
Torah
Islam
What religion is considered to be an outgrowth of Judaism?
Zionism
Torah
Islam
Establishing a homeland for the Jewish people was the chief goal of what?
Torah
Zionism
Hinduism
What consists of 5 sacred books and contains much of the law and history of the Jews?
Abraham
Islam
Torah
What is the festival of lights which celebrates a military victory from the 2nd century BC?
Rosh Hashana
Synagogue
Hanukkuh
What is the set of rules that Jews live by?
Rosh Hashana
Ten Commandments
Synagogues
Where did Judaism begin?
China
Palestine
Us
What are the places of worship for Jews called?
Synagogues
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashanah
In Judaism, what is the celebration of the creation of the world and the New Year?
Hanukkah
Rosh Hashana
Palestine
What are Islamic temples called?
Synagogues
Mokshas
Mosques
What does the term Islam mean?
Belief in God
Surrender
Judgement
What is the name of the holy books of the Muslims?
Koran
Torah
Bible
One of the Five Pillars of Islam is a pilgrimage to what city, which is where the greatest prophet of this faith was born?
Medina
Jerusalem
Mecca
Islam is the _____ largest religion in the world.
1st
2nd
3rd
Which is NOT one of the Six Articles of faith?
Belief in Angels
Belief in Karma
Belief in a day of Judgement
What prophet, born in 570 AD, founded Islam?
Allah
Jesus
Muhammad
One of the Six Articles of Faith is the belief in ______, the one and only god.
Muhammad
Jesus
Allah
What are followers of the Islamic faith called?
Muslims
Jews
Catholics
What is required of the followers of Islam five times a day?
Fasting
Prayer
Feasting
What is the major holiday of Christianity that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead?
Christmas
Passover
Easter
What town was Jesus born in?
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Mecca
Which division of the Christian church recognizes the Pope as its spiritual leader?
Catholic
Protestant
Methodist
Who is the central figure in Christianity?
Muhammad
Allah
Jesus
What division of the Christian church rejected many of the traditions and practices of the established church and broke away?
Protestant
Catholic
Judaism
What was the method used by the Romans to execute Jesus?
Firing Squad
Crucifixion
Poison
What is the holy book of Christianity?
Qu'ran
Allah
Bible
What Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
Hanukkuh
Easter
Christmas
The first four books of the New Testament, where most information about Jesus was taken, are called what?
Bible
Gospels
Torah
The parents of Jesus were Joseph and _______.
Sarah
Susan
Mary
Confucianism is not a religion.
True
False
Confucius and his teachings have had the most impact on the people of India.
True
False
The principles of Confucianism are contained in nine works of literature referred to as the Five Classics and the Four Books.
True
False
The Confucian golden rule is "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself."
True
False
The Five Classics were a compilation of sayings and wisdom from Confucius and his disciple, Mencius.
True
False
Confucius believed that in order to achieve the "ideal society" five major duties had to be fulfilled by each person in that society.
True
False
The teachings of Confucius eventually became the focus of Chinese education and were memorized by students.
True
False
Which would be an example of filial piety?
A government official setting a good moral example for the people to follow.
A friend treating another friend with love and respect
A son taking care of his elderly parents
In Confucianism, which term literally means "benevolence" and refers to the idea that people should be considerate of others and should treat others with sympathy, kindness, and compassion?
Dharma
Ren
Salat
Which BEST describes one of the fundamental ideas of Confucianism?
All individuals should seek to develop good moral character which will make for a good society.
All individuals should work towards Nirvana to end the cycle of birth and rebirth.
All individuals should seek God and obey his commands in order to get to heaven.
Which religions share a belief in reincarnation and karma?
Christianity and Islam
Christianity and Hinduism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Which religions had their beginnings in the Middle East?
Judaism, Islam, and Christianity
Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism
Judaism, Hinduism, and Christianity
Which religions have a version of the "golden rule?"
Confucianism only
Confucianism, Christianity, and Buddhism
All of the religions and philosophies we have studied
Which religions consider themselves to be strictly monotheistic?
Buddhism and Christianity
Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism
Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
Which religions originated in the region of India?
Buddhism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Judaism and Christianity
Who is considered to be the "father" of both the Jews and Arabs?
Isaac
Abraham
Ishmael
Abraham had a son with his wife's handmaiden, Hagar, whose descendants became the Arab people, out of which Islam would eventually arise. What was the son's name?
Isaac
Ishmael
Jesus
What was the name of the son that Abraham had with his wife Sarah, whose descendents came to be known as the Jews?
Isaac
Ishmael
Jesus
Which does NOT apply to BOTH Christianity and Islam?
belief in a judgement day
belief in angels
belief in Muhammad as a prophet
Which is a common characteristic of most religions?
Belief in a god or gods
belief in salvation (being saved from suffering or sin)
both answers are correct
In Hinduism, which dirty is known as the preserver?
Vishnu
Rabbi
Bodhi
According to tradition, the Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating under what?
Vishnu
Bodhi Tree
Full moon
In Judaism, who is a respected teacher and leader of worship?
Rabbi
Priest
Pope
