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World Religions and Philosophies

Total questions: 73

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the practice which employs self-discipline and meditation to achieve liberation?

a)

Caste

b)

Karma

c)

Yoga

2.

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?

a)

Caste

b)

Karma

c)

Reincarnation

3.

The ________ system is a system of rigid social classes in India which is supported by Hindu beliefs.

a)

Yoga

b)

Caste

c)

Karma

4.

Hinduism is the ______largest religion in the world.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

5.

The Hindu faith can be thought of as _________.

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

c)

Both answers are correct

6.

What is Moksha?

a)

Hindu dirty, known as "the creator"

b)

A holy text containing stories that illustrate Hindu beliefs.

c)

Escape room suffering/ a state where the soul is freed from the cycle of birth and rebirth

7.

What is the sacred text of the Hindus?

a)

the Vedas

b)

the Bible

c)

the Qu'ran

8.

There is no single distinct "founder" of the Hindu faith.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Karma is the Hindu deity known as "the destroyer."

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Hinduism evolved from the beliefs of the Aryans.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

According to Buddhist belief, what is a state of perfect peace and blessedness?

a)

Nirvana

b)

Muhammad

c)

Karma

12.

Who was otherwise known as the Buddha, the founder of Buddhism?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Siddhartha Guatama

c)

Nirvana

13.

What is the idea that the actions of a person in a past life may have an effect on that person's present situation?

a)

Karma

b)

Nirvana

c)

Muhammad

14.

The 1st Noble Truth says that life as ordinarily lived is what?

a)

Perfect

b)

Suffering

c)

Joyful

15.

The 2nd Noble Truth says that the cause of ______ is ______.

a)

Reincarnation / Dharma

b)

Failure / Imperfection

c)

Suffering / Greed

16.

The 3rd Noble Truth says that there is an end to ____ which is known as _____.

a)

Suffering / Nirvana

b)

Life / Death

c)

Reincarnation / Doctrine of the Mean

17.

The 4th Noble Truth says that there is a way to achieve ______, which is the ______.

a)

Heaven / Koran

b)

Nirvana / Noble Eightfold Path

c)

Perfection / Doctrine of the Mean

18.

The term "Buddha" literally means "he who surrenders."

a)

True

b)

False

19.

The Buddha was a prince who gave up his wealth and position to pursue spiritual things.

a)

True

b)

False

20.

Buddhism was founded in northern China.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

in Judaism, the coming of age ceremony for boys is called a ______.

a)

Bar Mitzvah

b)

Torah

c)

Zionism

22.

Judaism began when God made a promise to _____ that the Jews would be his "chosen people."

a)

Abraham

b)

Torah

c)

Islam

23.

What religion is considered to be an outgrowth of Judaism?

a)

Zionism

b)

Torah

c)

Islam

24.

Establishing a homeland for the Jewish people was the chief goal of what?

a)

Torah

b)

Zionism

c)

Hinduism

25.

What consists of 5 sacred books and contains much of the law and history of the Jews?

a)

Abraham

b)

Islam

c)

Torah

26.

What is the festival of lights which celebrates a military victory from the 2nd century BC?

a)

Rosh Hashana

b)

Synagogue

c)

Hanukkuh

27.

What is the set of rules that Jews live by?

a)

Rosh Hashana

b)

Ten Commandments

c)

Synagogues

28.

Where did Judaism begin?

a)

China

b)

Palestine

c)

Us

29.

What are the places of worship for Jews called?

a)

Synagogues

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Rosh Hashanah

30.

In Judaism, what is the celebration of the creation of the world and the New Year?

a)

Hanukkah

b)

Rosh Hashana

c)

Palestine

31.

What are Islamic temples called?

a)

Synagogues

b)

Mokshas

c)

Mosques

32.

What does the term Islam mean?

a)

Belief in God

b)

Surrender

c)

Judgement

33.

What is the name of the holy books of the Muslims?

a)

Koran

b)

Torah

c)

Bible

34.

One of the Five Pillars of Islam is a pilgrimage to what city, which is where the greatest prophet of this faith was born?

a)

Medina

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

35.

Islam is the _____ largest religion in the world.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

36.

Which is NOT one of the Six Articles of faith?

a)

Belief in Angels

b)

Belief in Karma

c)

Belief in a day of Judgement

37.

What prophet, born in 570 AD, founded Islam?

a)

Allah

b)

Jesus

c)

Muhammad

38.

One of the Six Articles of Faith is the belief in ______, the one and only god.

a)

Muhammad

b)

Jesus

c)

Allah

39.

What are followers of the Islamic faith called?

a)

Muslims

b)

Jews

c)

Catholics

40.

What is required of the followers of Islam five times a day?

a)

Fasting

b)

Prayer

c)

Feasting

41.

What is the major holiday of Christianity that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead?

a)

Christmas

b)

Passover

c)

Easter

42.

What town was Jesus born in?

a)

Bethlehem

b)

Jerusalem

c)

Mecca

43.

Which division of the Christian church recognizes the Pope as its spiritual leader?

a)

Catholic

b)

Protestant

c)

Methodist

44.

Who is the central figure in Christianity?

a)

Muhammad

b)

Allah

c)

Jesus

45.

What division of the Christian church rejected many of the traditions and practices of the established church and broke away?

a)

Protestant

b)

Catholic

c)

Judaism

46.

What was the method used by the Romans to execute Jesus?

a)

Firing Squad

b)

Crucifixion

c)

Poison

47.

What is the holy book of Christianity?

a)

Qu'ran

b)

Allah

c)

Bible

48.

What Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?

a)

Hanukkuh

b)

Easter

c)

Christmas

49.

The first four books of the New Testament, where most information about Jesus was taken, are called what?

a)

Bible

b)

Gospels

c)

Torah

50.

The parents of Jesus were Joseph and _______.

a)

Sarah

b)

Susan

c)

Mary

51.

Confucianism is not a religion.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Confucius and his teachings have had the most impact on the people of India.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The principles of Confucianism are contained in nine works of literature referred to as the Five Classics and the Four Books.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

The Confucian golden rule is "Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself."

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The Five Classics were a compilation of sayings and wisdom from Confucius and his disciple, Mencius.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Confucius believed that in order to achieve the "ideal society" five major duties had to be fulfilled by each person in that society.

a)

True

b)

False

57.

The teachings of Confucius eventually became the focus of Chinese education and were memorized by students.

a)

True

b)

False

58.

Which would be an example of filial piety?

a)

A government official setting a good moral example for the people to follow.

b)

A friend treating another friend with love and respect

c)

A son taking care of his elderly parents

59.

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?

a)

Dharma

b)

Ren

c)

Salat

60.

Which BEST describes one of the fundamental ideas of Confucianism?

a)

All individuals should seek to develop good moral character which will make for a good society.

b)

All individuals should work towards Nirvana to end the cycle of birth and rebirth.

c)

All individuals should seek God and obey his commands in order to get to heaven.

61.

Which religions share a belief in reincarnation and karma?

a)

Christianity and Islam

b)

Christianity and Hinduism

c)

Buddhism and Hinduism

62.

Which religions had their beginnings in the Middle East?

a)

Judaism, Islam, and Christianity

b)

Confucianism, Hinduism, and Buddhism

c)

Judaism, Hinduism, and Christianity

63.

Which religions have a version of the "golden rule?"

a)

Confucianism only

b)

Confucianism, Christianity, and Buddhism

c)

All of the religions and philosophies we have studied

64.

Which religions consider themselves to be strictly monotheistic?

a)

Buddhism and Christianity

b)

Judaism, Islam, and Hinduism

c)

Islam, Christianity, and Judaism

65.

Which religions originated in the region of India?

a)

Buddhism and Islam

b)

Buddhism and Hinduism

c)

Judaism and Christianity

66.

Who is considered to be the "father" of both the Jews and Arabs?

a)

Isaac

b)

Abraham

c)

Ishmael

67.

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?

a)

Isaac

b)

Ishmael

c)

Jesus

68.

What was the name of the son that Abraham had with his wife Sarah, whose descendents came to be known as the Jews?

a)

Isaac

b)

Ishmael

c)

Jesus

69.

Which does NOT apply to BOTH Christianity and Islam?

a)

belief in a judgement day

b)

belief in angels

c)

belief in Muhammad as a prophet

70.

Which is a common characteristic of most religions?

a)

Belief in a god or gods

b)

belief in salvation (being saved from suffering or sin)

c)

both answers are correct

71.

In Hinduism, which dirty is known as the preserver?

a)

Vishnu

b)

Rabbi

c)

Bodhi

72.

According to tradition, the Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating under what?

a)

Vishnu

b)

Bodhi Tree

c)

Full moon

73.

In Judaism, who is a respected teacher and leader of worship?

a)

Rabbi

b)

Priest

c)

Pope