WorksheetsSection 1- Vocabulary
Total questions: 79
Worksheet time: 41mins
Select the correct definition for each of the words below: 1. What does Buddha mean?
The Devine being
The name of their God
The enlightened one
A statue or figure
What does anicca mean?
Impermanence / nothing lasts forever
There is no fixed self/ soul
Enlightenment
That suffering is inevitable
Select the correct definition for each of the words below: 3. What does wudu mean?
A leader of the prayer
A special dress worn at worship
A special wash before prayer
A time of day to pray
What does Sawm mean?
The celebration at the end of Ramadan
Prayer 5 times a day
Fasting during month of Ramadan
That everything is constantly change and nothing lasts forever
What does mosque mean?
A piece of clothing worn in worship
A home for the Qur’an
A prayer mat
Muslim place of worship
The Buddha’s early life was like:
He was born into a royal family and lived a life of luxury.
He was born into a poor farming family and struggled for food.
He was raised by monks in a monastery from birth.
He traveled the world as a merchant's son.
It shocked the Buddha when he saw the 4 sights because:
he realized the reality of suffering and impermanence in life.
he was happy to see new places.
he wanted to become a king.
he was surprised by the beauty of the world.
The Buddha reached enlightenment at which of the following places?
Bodh Gaya
Lumbini
Sarnath
Kushinagar
Enlightenment means:
a state of gaining knowledge and understanding
a type of government
a physical exercise
a form of entertainment
Dukkha means suffering. An example of suffering humans experience is:
Losing a loved one
Winning a prize
Eating a delicious meal
Going on vacation
Dukkha and anicca are linked together because:
Both refer to the impermanent and unsatisfactory nature of existence.
Both describe the attainment of enlightenment.
Both are about the importance of meditation.
Both refer to the concept of karma.
The 1st Noble Truth is:
the truth of suffering (dukkha)
the truth of the end of suffering (nirodha)
the truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)
the truth of the path leading to the end of suffering (magga)
One of the 3 poisons that cause suffering is:
Greed
Wisdom
Compassion
Generosity
Buddhism originated in which region?
India
China
Japan
Thailand
Monks shave their heads, so they are not attached to their hair and how they look.
True
False
Islam originated in which region?
Arabian Peninsula
Indian Subcontinent
North Africa
Persian Empire
The prophet who founded Islam was:
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus
Abraham
The name of the religious holy book in Islam is:
Quran
Bible
Torah
Vedas
An Imam is:
a leader of prayer in a mosque
a type of food
a musical instrument
a festival
Sunni Muslims hold the largest population at approx. 85%.
True
False
State two times in the day that a Muslim may pray.
At dawn (Fajr) and at sunset (Maghrib)
At midnight and noon
At sunrise and midnight
At afternoon and midnight
What are Muslims praying towards and why? Explain your answer.
Muslims pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca because it is considered the holiest site in Islam.
Muslims pray towards Jerusalem because it is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad.
Muslims pray towards Medina because it is where the Quran was revealed.
Muslims pray towards Mount Sinai because it is where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
Why do Muslim women wear the hijab?
Muslim women wear the hijab as a sign of modesty and religious faith.
Muslim women wear the hijab to celebrate national holidays.
Muslim women wear the hijab to show their social status.
Muslim women wear the hijab as a fashion trend.
Give two reasons Muslims do Ramadan.
To fulfill a religious obligation and to develop self-discipline.
To celebrate the end of the year and exchange gifts.
To mark the beginning of a new calendar year and have feasts.
To honor a historical leader and perform rituals.
Who is exempt from Ramadan?
Children, the elderly, pregnant women, the sick, and travelers are exempt from Ramadan.
Everyone is required to fast during Ramadan, with no exceptions.
Only men are exempt from Ramadan.
Only people who work at night are exempt from Ramadan.
How many times do Muslims walk around the Ka’ba?
Seven times
Three times
Five times
Ten times
Why is the hajj important for Muslims?
It is a religious duty and one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
It is a celebration of the Prophet's birthday.
It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
It is a festival for the end of Ramadan.
What is a difference between Islam + Christianity and Buddhism?
Islam and Christianity are monotheistic religions, while Buddhism does not focus on a god.
Buddhism and Christianity both believe in reincarnation, while Islam does not.
Islam and Buddhism both have a single holy book, while Christianity does not.
Christianity and Buddhism both originated in the Middle East, while Islam did not.
Outline three of the 4 sights that the Buddha saw. In your answer you should include three separate sentences. One of the sights was... A second was...
An old man, a sick man, and a dead body (the fourth is a holy man).
A king, a queen, and a palace (the fourth is a garden).
A river, a mountain, and a tree (the fourth is a bird).
A merchant, a soldier, and a farmer (the fourth is a dancer).
Explain two teachings from the 5 pillars of Islam for Muslims. You should follow the Point + Explain, Point + Explain structure.
One teaching is Shahada (faith) – declaring belief in one God. This means that Muslims affirm their faith daily. A second teaching is Zakat (charity) – giving to the poor. This means that Muslims help those in need.
One teaching is Salah (prayer) – praying once a year. This means that Muslims only pray during Ramadan. A second teaching is Hajj (pilgrimage) – visiting any holy place. This means that Muslims can go anywhere for pilgrimage.
One teaching is Sawm (fasting) – fasting every Friday. This means that Muslims do not eat on Fridays. A second teaching is Zakat (charity) – giving only to family. This means that Muslims help only their relatives.
One teaching is Shahada (faith) – believing in many gods. This means that Muslims worship several deities. A second teaching is Salah (prayer) – praying to idols. This means that Muslims pray to images.
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Charity (Zakat)
Reincarnation
Worship of idols
Polytheism
What is the main goal of following the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
To achieve enlightenment and end suffering
To gain political power
To become wealthy
To travel the world
Muslims fast during which holy month?
Diwali
Hanukkah
Ramadan
Christmas
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam for?
To show dedication to God
To get to hell
A script from the Bible
Christian commandments
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam for?
To show dedication to God
To get to hell
A script from the Bible
Christian commandments
Who is the final prophet in Islam?
Adam
Jesus
Dave
Muhammed
Which country did Islam orginate?
Israel
England
Saudi Arabia
Italy
What is the name of the Muslim God?
Allah
Rabbi
Jesus
Muhammed
What is the holy book of Islam called?
Bible
Torah
Quran
Dictionary
What is the Salat or Prayer?
Prayer said five times a day
Creed said when Muslims pray
Holy book
Holy Prophet
What is a Hajj?
Fasting done by Muslims during Ramadan
A Creed said every time Muslims pray
A pilgrimage to Mecca
Praying five times a day
Which of the following is the Holy City of Islam?
Cairo
Makkah(Mecca)
Baghdad
Amritsar
What is considered the symbol of Islam?
Star and Cresent
Menorah
Om
Yin and Yang
The Islamic place of worship is called a:
Church
Gurdwara
Mosque
Synagogue
Which of the following is considered the most important mosque in Makkah ( Mecca)?
Temple at the Wall
Ka'bah (kaaba)
St. Peters Cathedral
The Golden Temple at Amritsar
Which of the following is one of the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Holy communion
Baptism
Praying five times a day
Practice Yoga daily
The 1st Pillar is Islam is Shahada. Shahada means:
Giving to the poor
Praying to many gods
Declaring the Faith
Feeding the animal
The 4th Pillar of Islam invovles the celebration of Ramadan. Ramadan is the:
Holy month of fasting during daylight hours
Holy month of feasting during nightlight hours
Holy day of prayer
Celebration of Muhammad's birth
What is the largest branch of Islam?
Shi'ites
Sunnis
Sufis
Caliphs
Muslims must face towards Makkah (Mecca) when praying
True
False
What is essential to Islam?
The 5 pillars
The 4 noble truths
The 3 Desk tops
Ten Commandments
Select all of the monotheistic religions below.
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?
It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers
It states that Islam is the only true monotheistic religion
It prohibits the sale and ownership of slaves in Arabia
It describes the life and achievements of Muhammad
What are the denominations of Islam? Check all that apply.
Sunni
Hindu
Shiite
Orthodox
The followers of Islam are calld
Christians
Muslims
Hindus
None of the above
True or False: Muslims eat pork
True
False
True or False: The leader of a mosque is called an Imam
True
False
What is the Equality Act 2010 for?
To send people to prison
To ensure that everyone is treated equally
Allows you to be mean to people
Which one is NOT a British Value
Cups of tea
Tolerance to different faith and belief
Mutual Respect
Democracy
What does omniscient mean?
All knowing
Loving
Kind
All powerful
What are the three parts of the Trinity?
Father, God, Son
God, Son, Holy Spirit
Father, Son, Holy Spirit
God, Jesus, Dove
On which day of the Creation story were humans created?
Two
Three
Four
Six
Who betrayed Jesus?
God
Judas
Simon
Peter
What is the Christian holy book?
Quran
Torah
Dictionary
Bible
What did Adam and Eve do wrong?
Stole from a shop
Ate from the forbidden tree
Murdered someone
Lied to each other
A Humanist does not believe in God because there is no (a) for him
Golden Rule in Humanism is Treat others how you wish to be treated.
True
False
How did Jesus die?
Crucified
Stones thrown at him
Old Age
Illness
What are the 10 Commandments for in Christianity?
Keep people safe
Keeps people in order
To be strict
To make people miserable
Omnipotent means God is all
(a)
Christmas celebrated the death of Jesus
True
False
How many times do Muslims walk around the ka'aba?
2
5
7
10
What building do they throw pebbles at during the Hajj?
Jamarat
Mosque
Ka'aba
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