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Section 1- Vocabulary

Total questions: 79

Worksheet time: 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Select the correct definition for each of the words below: 1. What does Buddha mean?

a)

The Devine being

b)

The name of their God

c)

The enlightened one

d)

A statue or figure

2.

What does anicca mean?

a)

Impermanence / nothing lasts forever

b)

There is no fixed self/ soul

c)

Enlightenment

d)

That suffering is inevitable

3.

Select the correct definition for each of the words below: 3. What does wudu mean?

a)

A leader of the prayer

b)

A special dress worn at worship

c)

A special wash before prayer

d)

A time of day to pray

4.

What does Sawm mean?

a)

The celebration at the end of Ramadan

b)

Prayer 5 times a day

c)

Fasting during month of Ramadan

d)

That everything is constantly change and nothing lasts forever

5.

What does mosque mean?

a)

A piece of clothing worn in worship

b)

A home for the Qur’an

c)

A prayer mat

d)

Muslim place of worship

6.

The Buddha’s early life was like:

a)

He was born into a royal family and lived a life of luxury.

b)

He was born into a poor farming family and struggled for food.

c)

He was raised by monks in a monastery from birth.

d)

He traveled the world as a merchant's son.

7.

It shocked the Buddha when he saw the 4 sights because:

a)

he realized the reality of suffering and impermanence in life.

b)

he was happy to see new places.

c)

he wanted to become a king.

d)

he was surprised by the beauty of the world.

8.

The Buddha reached enlightenment at which of the following places?

a)

Bodh Gaya

b)

Lumbini

c)

Sarnath

d)

Kushinagar

9.

Enlightenment means:

a)

a state of gaining knowledge and understanding

b)

a type of government

c)

a physical exercise

d)

a form of entertainment

10.

Dukkha means suffering. An example of suffering humans experience is:

a)

Losing a loved one

b)

Winning a prize

c)

Eating a delicious meal

d)

Going on vacation

11.

Dukkha and anicca are linked together because:

a)

Both refer to the impermanent and unsatisfactory nature of existence.

b)

Both describe the attainment of enlightenment.

c)

Both are about the importance of meditation.

d)

Both refer to the concept of karma.

12.

The 1st Noble Truth is:

a)

the truth of suffering (dukkha)

b)

the truth of the end of suffering (nirodha)

c)

the truth of the cause of suffering (samudaya)

d)

the truth of the path leading to the end of suffering (magga)

13.

One of the 3 poisons that cause suffering is:

a)

Greed

b)

Wisdom

c)

Compassion

d)

Generosity

14.

Buddhism originated in which region?

a)

India

b)

China

c)

Japan

d)

Thailand

15.

Monks shave their heads, so they are not attached to their hair and how they look.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

Islam originated in which region?

a)

Arabian Peninsula

b)

Indian Subcontinent

c)

North Africa

d)

Persian Empire

17.

The prophet who founded Islam was:

a)

Moses

b)

Muhammad

c)

Jesus

d)

Abraham

18.

The name of the religious holy book in Islam is:

a)

Quran

b)

Bible

c)

Torah

d)

Vedas

19.

An Imam is:

a)

a leader of prayer in a mosque

b)

a type of food

c)

a musical instrument

d)

a festival

20.

Sunni Muslims hold the largest population at approx. 85%.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

State two times in the day that a Muslim may pray.

a)

At dawn (Fajr) and at sunset (Maghrib)

b)

At midnight and noon

c)

At sunrise and midnight

d)

At afternoon and midnight

22.

What are Muslims praying towards and why? Explain your answer.

a)

Muslims pray towards the Kaaba in Mecca because it is considered the holiest site in Islam.

b)

Muslims pray towards Jerusalem because it is the birthplace of Prophet Muhammad.

c)

Muslims pray towards Medina because it is where the Quran was revealed.

d)

Muslims pray towards Mount Sinai because it is where Moses received the Ten Commandments.

23.

Why do Muslim women wear the hijab?

a)

Muslim women wear the hijab as a sign of modesty and religious faith.

b)

Muslim women wear the hijab to celebrate national holidays.

c)

Muslim women wear the hijab to show their social status.

d)

Muslim women wear the hijab as a fashion trend.

24.

Give two reasons Muslims do Ramadan.

a)

To fulfill a religious obligation and to develop self-discipline.

b)

To celebrate the end of the year and exchange gifts.

c)

To mark the beginning of a new calendar year and have feasts.

d)

To honor a historical leader and perform rituals.

25.

Who is exempt from Ramadan?

a)

Children, the elderly, pregnant women, the sick, and travelers are exempt from Ramadan.

b)

Everyone is required to fast during Ramadan, with no exceptions.

c)

Only men are exempt from Ramadan.

d)

Only people who work at night are exempt from Ramadan.

26.

How many times do Muslims walk around the Ka’ba?

a)

Seven times

b)

Three times

c)

Five times

d)

Ten times

27.

Why is the hajj important for Muslims?

a)

It is a religious duty and one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

b)

It is a celebration of the Prophet's birthday.

c)

It marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.

d)

It is a festival for the end of Ramadan.

28.

What is a difference between Islam + Christianity and Buddhism?

a)

Islam and Christianity are monotheistic religions, while Buddhism does not focus on a god.

b)

Buddhism and Christianity both believe in reincarnation, while Islam does not.

c)

Islam and Buddhism both have a single holy book, while Christianity does not.

d)

Christianity and Buddhism both originated in the Middle East, while Islam did not.

29.

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...

a)

An old man, a sick man, and a dead body (the fourth is a holy man).

b)

A king, a queen, and a palace (the fourth is a garden).

c)

A river, a mountain, and a tree (the fourth is a bird).

d)

A merchant, a soldier, and a farmer (the fourth is a dancer).

30.

Explain two teachings from the 5 pillars of Islam for Muslims. You should follow the Point + Explain, Point + Explain structure.

a)

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.

b)

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.

c)

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.

d)

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.

31.

Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

a)

Charity (Zakat)

b)

Reincarnation

c)

Worship of idols

d)

Polytheism

32.

What is the main goal of following the Noble Eightfold Path in Buddhism?

a)

To achieve enlightenment and end suffering

b)

To gain political power

c)

To become wealthy

d)

To travel the world

33.

Muslims fast during which holy month?

a)

Diwali

b)

Hanukkah

c)

Ramadan

d)

Christmas

34.

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam for?

a)

To show dedication to God

b)

To get to hell

c)

A script from the Bible

d)

Christian commandments

35.

What are the 5 Pillars of Islam for?

a)

To show dedication to God

b)

To get to hell

c)

A script from the Bible

d)

Christian commandments

36.

Who is the final prophet in Islam?

a)

Adam

b)

Jesus

c)

Dave

d)

Muhammed

37.

Which country did Islam orginate?

a)

Israel

b)

England

c)

Saudi Arabia

d)

Italy

38.

What is the name of the Muslim God?

a)

Allah

b)

Rabbi

c)

Jesus

d)

Muhammed

39.

What is the holy book of Islam called?

a)

Bible

b)

Torah

c)

Quran

d)

Dictionary

40.

What is the Salat or Prayer?

a)

Prayer said five times a day

b)

Creed said when Muslims pray

c)

Holy book

d)

Holy Prophet

41.

What is a Hajj?

a)

Fasting done by Muslims during Ramadan

b)

A Creed said every time Muslims pray

c)

A pilgrimage to Mecca

d)

Praying five times a day

42.

Which of the following is the Holy City of Islam?

a)

Cairo

b)

Makkah(Mecca)

c)

Baghdad

d)

Amritsar

43.

What is considered the symbol of Islam?

a)

Star and Cresent

b)

Menorah

c)

Om

d)

Yin and Yang

44.

The Islamic place of worship is called a:

a)

Church

b)

Gurdwara

c)

Mosque

d)

Synagogue

45.

Which of the following is considered the most important mosque in Makkah ( Mecca)?

a)

Temple at the Wall

b)

Ka'bah (kaaba)

c)

St. Peters Cathedral

d)

The Golden Temple at Amritsar

46.

Which of the following is one of the  5 Pillars of Islam?

a)

Holy communion

b)

Baptism

c)

Praying five times a day

d)

Practice Yoga daily

47.

The 1st Pillar is Islam is Shahada. Shahada means:

a)

Giving to the poor

b)

Praying to many gods

c)

Declaring the Faith

d)

Feeding the animal

48.

The 4th Pillar of Islam invovles the celebration of Ramadan. Ramadan is the:

a)

Holy month of fasting during daylight hours

b)

Holy month of feasting during nightlight hours

c)

Holy day of prayer

d)

Celebration of Muhammad's birth

49.

What is the largest branch of Islam?

a)

Shi'ites

b)

Sunnis

c)

Sufis

d)

Caliphs

50.

Muslims must face towards Makkah (Mecca) when praying

a)

True

b)

False

51.
What does Sawm mean?
a)
Fasting
b)
Charity
c)
Pilgrimage
d)
rayer
52.
Which of the five pillars says 'there is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet'?
a)
Shada
b)
Shahada
c)
Sawm
d)
Hajj
53.
How many times a day do Muslims pray for Salah?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
none
54.
What is Wudu?
a)
Washing before prayer
b)
Washing after prayer
c)
Washing every morning
d)
Not Washing
55.
Which of these is the Muslim festival celebrating the end of Ramadan.
a)
Id-ul-adha
b)
Id-il-fitr
c)
Id-ul-fitr
d)
Id-ul-idha
56.
How many obligatory acts are there in Islam?
a)
5
b)
10
c)
21
d)
17
57.

What is essential to Islam?

a)

The 5 pillars

b)

The 4 noble truths

c)

The 3 Desk tops

d)

Ten Commandments

58.

Select all of the monotheistic religions below.

a)

Judaism

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Islam

59.

How is the Qur'an similar to the Bible and the Torah?

a)

It describes guidelines for moral behavior of its followers

b)

It states that Islam is the only true monotheistic religion

c)

It prohibits the sale and ownership of slaves in Arabia

d)

It describes the life and achievements of Muhammad

60.

What are the denominations of Islam? Check all that apply.

a)

Sunni

b)

Hindu

c)

Shiite

d)

Orthodox

61.

The followers of Islam are calld

a)

Christians

b)

Muslims

c)

Hindus

d)

None of the above

62.

True or False: Muslims eat pork

a)

True

b)

False

63.

True or False: The leader of a mosque is called an Imam

a)

True

b)

False

64.

What is the Equality Act 2010 for?

a)

To send people to prison

b)

To ensure that everyone is treated equally

c)

Allows you to be mean to people

65.

Which one is NOT a British Value

a)

Cups of tea

b)

Tolerance to different faith and belief

c)

Mutual Respect

d)

Democracy

66.

What does omniscient mean?

a)

All knowing

b)

Loving

c)

Kind

d)

All powerful

67.

What are the three parts of the Trinity?

a)

Father, God, Son

b)

God, Son, Holy Spirit

c)

Father, Son, Holy Spirit

d)

God, Jesus, Dove

68.

On which day of the Creation story were humans created?

a)

Two

b)

Three

c)

Four

d)

Six

69.

Who betrayed Jesus?

a)

God

b)

Judas

c)

Simon

d)

Peter

70.

What is the Christian holy book?

a)

Quran

b)

Torah

c)

Dictionary

d)

Bible

71.

What did Adam and Eve do wrong?

a)

Stole from a shop

b)

Ate from the forbidden tree

c)

Murdered someone

d)

Lied to each other

72.

A Humanist does not believe in God because there is no (a)   for him

73.

Golden Rule in Humanism is Treat others how you wish to be treated.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

How did Jesus die?

a)

Crucified

b)

Stones thrown at him

c)

Old Age

d)

Illness

75.

What are the 10 Commandments for in Christianity?

a)

Keep people safe

b)

Keeps people in order

c)

To be strict

d)

To make people miserable

76.

Omnipotent means God is all

(a)  

77.

Christmas celebrated the death of Jesus

a)

True

b)

False

78.

How many times do Muslims walk around the ka'aba?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

7

d)

10

79.

What building do they throw pebbles at during the Hajj?

a)

Jamarat

b)

Mosque

c)

Ka'aba

d)

Jimmy