WorksheetsReligions Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the difference between monotheism, polytheism, and non-theism.
a)
Monotheists believe in one god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in many gods
b)
Monotheists believe in many gods, polytheists believe in one god, and non-theists believe in no gods
c)
Monotheists believe in one god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in no god
d)
Monotheists believe in no god, polytheists believe in many gods, and non-theists believe in one gods
2.
Which of the following are monotheistic religions? (choose three)
a)
Hinduism
b)
Christianity
c)
Buddhism
d)
Islam
e)
Judaism
3.
Which of the following is NOT considered an 'Abrahamic' religion?
a)
Christianity
b)
Sikhism
c)
Judaism
d)
Islam
4.
Which of the following is the oldest monotheistic religion?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Sikhism
d)
Islam
5.
Which of the following best describes the figure, Abraham, in the religion of Judaism?
a)
Abraham is specifically connected to God and is his only messenger
b)
Abraham is the Messiah and savior of all Jews
c)
Abraham is the founder of Judaism and the father of all Jews
d)
Abraham is one in a line of prophets from Adam all the way to Muhammad
6.
In which monotheistic religion is Abraham a link in a chain of prophets starting with Adam and ending with Muhammad?
a)
Christianity
b)
Judaism
c)
Sikhism
d)
Islam
7.
What is a key difference between Christianity and Judaism?
a)
Christians believe that there is no Messiah, while Jews are waiting on their Messiah
b)
Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah, while Jews are waiting on their Messiah
c)
Christians are waiting on their Messiah, while Jews believe there is no Messiah
d)
Christians are waiting on their Messiah, while Jews believe Jesus is their Messiah
8.
What is the sacred text of Islam?
a)
Torah
b)
Old Testament
c)
New Testament
d)
Qu'ran
9.
Which of the following are the two branches of Islam?
(Choose two)
a)
Hebrew
b)
Sunni
c)
Arabic
d)
Shia
10.
The worldwide leader of the Catholic Church is the:
a)
Pope
b)
cardinal
c)
rabbi
d)
Imam
11.
Which of the following is a requirement for adults in the Five Pillars of Islam?
a)
a devotion to poverty
b)
reciting the Hebrew Bible
c)
a hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca
d)
cutting of hair
12.
Which is a Jewish holiday celebrates the Jews' exodus from Egypt?
a)
Passover
b)
Christmas
c)
Diwali
d)
Easter
13.
Which city is sacred to all three - Jews, Muslims, and Christians?
a)
Mecca
b)
Rome
c)
Damascus
d)
Jerusalem
14.
Which of the following best describes how most Hindus worship?
a)
they don't believe in anything
b)
they are monotheistic, meaning they worship and believe in only one god
c)
they are polytheistic, meaning they believe in many gods; they may also be considered henotheistic for worshipping one god above others.
d)
they are non-theistic, meaning they worship no god
15.
Which of the following best describes samsara?
a)
universal law of good and evil
b)
continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation
c)
cause and effect of good and bad
d)
idea that actions have consequences
16.
What is salvation in Hinduism called, where the cycle of rebirths is ended and a Hindu becomes part of the absolute soul?
a)
nirvana
b)
samsara
c)
karma
d)
Moksha
17.
What are the sacred texts of Hinduism?
a)
The Torah
b)
The Qu'ran
c)
The Pali Canon
d)
The Vedas
18.
How does the caste system discriminate against people in India?
a)
people are born into specific castes with no options to gain more social standing
b)
the castes are all equal so no one group has more or less power
c)
people may move castes and gain more power and wealth
d)
people are born into specific castes, but each caste has options to elevate one's social standing
19.
Which of the following is NOT a fundamental principle of Hinduism?
a)
dharma and moksha
b)
4 Noble Truths
c)
the texts of the Vedas
d)
samsara and karma
20.
Enlightenment and the ultimate goal of the Buddhist faith is called:
a)
moksha
b)
samsara
c)
nirvana
d)
atman
21.
The fundamental belief of Buddhists is that:
a)
forgiveness of sins is achieved through a savior
b)
all of human life is suffering
c)
there is no way to achieve enlightenment for humans
d)
multiple gods and deities are worshipped to achieve salvation
22.
One of the most famous Buddhist leaders is:
a)
the Grand Imam
b)
the Dalai Lama
c)
the Pope
d)
the Chief Rabbi
23.
Buddhist beliefs about gods/deities is best described as:
a)
Buddhists are non-theistic, as most don't worship a singular god or deity
b)
Buddhists are monotheistic, believing in one god that is all-powerful
c)
Buddhists are polytheistic, believing in many gods
d)
Buddhists are atheistic, and don't believe that any gods exist
24.
What does the word "sikh" mean?
a)
citizen of god's kingdom
b)
Messiah, or savior of believers
c)
believer, or disciple of god
d)
learner, or seeker of truth
25.
Which of the following are qualities that Sikhs advocate for? (choose three)
a)
equality
b)
tolerance
c)
forgiveness of sins
d)
suffering
e)
social justice
26.
Who is the founder of Sikhism?
a)
the Buddha
b)
Guru Nanak
c)
Abraham
d)
Guru Granth Sahib
27.
Which of the following best describes Sikhism's beliefs about gods/deities?
a)
Sikhism is polytheistic, believing in many gods that share power
b)
Sikhism is monotheistic, believing in one formless and genderless god
c)
Sikhism is non-theistic, believing that there is not one god to be worshipped
d)
Sikhism is both polytheistic and monotheistic.
28.
Which of the following is a similarity between Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism?
a)
Each of the three religions are polytheistic, believing in many gods and godesses
b)
Each of the three religions focuses on human suffering and castes
c)
Each of the three religions focus on the cycle of reincarnation through the law of Karma
d)
None of these religions have any similarities
29.
Which of the following is a defining qualities for people who identify as Sikhs?
a)
The Five Pillars
b)
The Four Noble Truths
c)
The Five K's
d)
The Ten Commandments
30.
What is the sacred text of Sikhism?
a)
Guru Gareth Sahib
b)
Hebrew Bible
c)
Qu'ran
d)
Torah
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