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WorksheetsUnit 4: Geo World Religions
Total questions: 72
Worksheet time: 1hrs 12mins
1. Belief in one God
Polytheism
Monotheism
The biggest difference between Judaism and Christianity is that ____.
Christians believe Jesus is the promised Messiah
Jews believe Jesus is the promised Messiah
Christians are still waiting on their Messiah
Jews only follow the teachings of the New Testament
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share the following EXCEPT
Monotheism
Prayer during religious service
Services held in holy building
Holy city is Mecca.
Which of the following puts the three monotheistic religions in order from oldest to newest/youngest?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Islam, Christianity, Judaism
What similarity is shared with Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
All 3 abstain from eating pork
All 3 are monotheistic
All 3 worship Jesus as Savior
All 3 began in India
Considered to be the wisest man to have ever lived and built the original temple in Jerusalem
Abraham
Moses
David
Solomon
King who united Israel into a strong kingdom around 1000 BC
Jeremiah
David
Moses
Abraham
Led the Israelites out of Egypt
Solomon
David
Moses
Abraham
The most sacred writings of the Jewish religion are the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, known as the
Torah
Old Testament
Ten Commandments
Ark of the Covenant
What are the set of laws that God gave the Jews through Moses?
Code of Hammurabi
Ancient Legal Codes
Code of Ethics
10 Commandments
What Babylonian King conquered Jerusalem and destroyed the original Jewish Temple built by Solomon?
Menes
Darius
Nebuchadnezzar
Cyrus the Great
What do the Jews call their weekly holy day for rest and worship?
Diaspora
Ramadan
Shabbat
Passover
Who is the "Father of the Israelite nation" and founder of Judaism?
David
Solomon
Moses
Abraham
What is the place of worship known as in the Jewish faith?
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
Quran
What religion was the first & oldest monotheistic religion, founded by Abraham, text is Torah, sacred language is Hebrew, and holy building is the synagogue?
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?
Jesus died and was cremated. His ashes were spread in a cave.
Jesus rose from the dead and appeared to his disciples. This is known as the Resurrection.
Jesus was buried in a local cemetery, and he received a never-ending line of visitors.
Jesus was baptized after his death. Christians believe this is why he is the Savior.
Followers of this religion believe that Jesus is the Messiah and Son of God.
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Record of Jesus' life and teaching in the first four books of the New Testament. (Written by his apostles)
Gospel
Bible
Hierarchy
Church
Person who is killed because of their religious or other beliefs.
Heresy
Martyr
Servant
Rabbi
What is Christianity based on?
Life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth
Moses
Life and teachings of Lucifer
Life and teachings of Confucius
Which of the following best explains why Jesus was executed?
His teachings threatened the authority of the corrupt leaders of his day.
He led an armed rebellion to overthrow Roman rule in Jerusalem.
He refused to pay taxes to the Roman Empire.
Which of the following best describes the Christian view of Jesus?
Jesus was merely a rabbi and prophet.
Jesus was the Son of God who died for our sins.
Jesus was one of the gods of the Roman Pantheon.
Jesus was an angel.
An Apostle was
A) "A person sent forth" who carried the message of Christianity throughout the Roman Empire
B) Roman official who tried to prevent the spread of Christianity.
C) Person who did not believe in Jesus
D) Jew who participated in the rebellion against Rome in A.D. 67.
What is the Sabbath, or Holy Day, for Christians?
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Friday-Saturday
The four authors of the Gospel are
Matthew, Mark, Joseph, and John
Matthew, Mark, Paul, and Luke
Matthew, Luke, Paul, and John
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Jacob/Israel
Moses
Jesus Christ
Abraham
What Christian holiday celebrates the birth of Jesus?
Good Friday
Palm Sunday
Easter
Christmas
What Christian holiday honors the death and resurrection of Jesus?
Hanukkah
Christmas
Easter
Memorial Day
Who was the first persecutor of Christians and had thousands of Christians put to death?
Augustus
Nero
Constantine
Diocletian
Which of the following statements describes an important concept in the Christian faith that Christ taught?
"Be the change you want to see in the world."
"Love God and Love your neighbor as yourself"
"Make the most of what you have; it is later than you think."
"An oppressive government is more to be feared than a tiger."
31. Where was Jesus born?
Rome
Bethlehem
Carthage
Europe
What word means "little anointed ones"?
Martyrs
Apostles
Christians
Muslims
What does Gospel mean?
One sent forth
Little Christians
Good News
Teacher
Followers of this religion believe the following: Jesus is the Son of God, Jesus is Messiah (Savior), Jesus is divine.
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
All of the following are one of the five pillars of Islam EXCEPT
Fasting during Ramadan
Statement of faith
Jihad
Charity
Founder of Islam
Muhammed
Abraham
Jesus
Confucius
What division of Islam believes the Caliph should be appointed by Muhammad or Allah (spiritual selection), is 15% of Muslim population, and is found primarily in Iran and Iraq?
Sunni
Shia
What is the division of Islam that believes the Caliph should be someone capable of the job (political selection) and consists of 85% of the Muslim population?
Sunni
Shia
Muslims are encouraged to take a Hajj or ____ to Mecca at least once in their lives.
Almsgiving
Kuran
Ramadan
Pilgrimage
What is the Quran (Kuran)?
The most holy city of Islam
The leader of the Muslim world
The pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca
The holy book of Islam
What is true of Islam?
It accepts Mohammad as the only prophet of God
It accepts the divinity of Jesus Christ
Which of the following is NOT a holy site of Islam?
Mecca
Medina
Jerusalem
Rome
Which of the following is the central teaching of Islam or their proclamation of faith?
Allah will grant a lot of money to all who obey him
Allah is the only god and Muhammad is his prophet
Muslims must wash before praying to be pure before Allah
Muslims must pray 10 times a day
What is the symbol of Islam?
Crescent Moon and Star
Cross
Star of David
United Stars and Stripes
What is the symbol of Judaism?
Crescent Moon and Star
Cross
Star of David
United Stars and Stripes
What is the symbol of Christianity?
Crescent Moon and Star
Cross
Star of David
United Stars and Stripes
The holy building for Muslims is called a
Mosque
Synagogue
Church
Temple
All of the following are names of the people who are part of Judaism EXCEPT
Jews
Hebrews
Israelites
Muslims
God's Chosen People
What are the rules that Muslims should live by?
10 Commandments
Beatitudes
Allah's Laws
Five Pillars
What religion was originally persecuted by the Romans but eventually became the official religion of the Roman Empire?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
According to Buddha, how can people achieve nirvana?
Read the Torah
Believe in Jesus as Savior
Obey your parents
Follow the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path
Buddhism is similar to Hinduism in all the following ways EXCEPT
Many gods
Non-violent
Belief in karma
Belief in dharma
Hindu belief of "action" - Every action has an equal reaction (good actions lead to positive things, bad actions lead to negative things)
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
Samsara
Hindu belief of “Duty” - the power that upholds the universe
Karma
Dharma
Samsara
Moksha
Hinduism and Buddhism have a common belief in
Many gods
Caste System
Reincarnation
Sacredness of cows
Hindus believe the soul is reborn after death according to one’s karma. What is this called?
Resurrection
Four Noble Truths
Reincarnation
Eightfold Path
In Hinduism, what is the ultimate goal of the religion which is the release from the cycle of rebirth?
Karma
Dharma
Yin and Yang
Moksha
The Enlightened One or Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
Ashoka
Emperor Wudi
Confucius
Where did Buddhism and Hinduism originate?
India
Mesopotamia
Egypt
China
Which of the following groups was made up of people who were considered impure and were considered outside of the caste system?
Untouchables
Commoners and Peasants
Merchants
Serfs
Which of the following is a Buddhist teaching?
There is no god but god and Mohammed is his prophet
The meek shall inherit the earth
Selfish desires are the main causes of human suffering
Brahma is the creator.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Hinduism?
A) Jesus is Lord and Savior.
B) Belief in Karma and Reincarnation
C) Caste System
D) Polytheistic
Which of the following is true concerning Hinduism?
Hinduism was influenced by Christianity.
The caste system divided individuals into different occupations.
Hinduism began in China.
It is a monotheistic religion.
Which religion is being described below?
• Siddhartha Gautama
• Nirvana
• Eightfold Path
• Four Noble Truths
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
Which religion is being described below?
• Neither monotheistic nor polytheistic... up to individual to decide if there is a God
• Goal: To reach Nirvana (union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth)
Hinduism
Confucianism
Islam
Buddhism
Only 40% of people living in India today practice Hinduism.
True
False
Buddhism has no single founder.
True
False
Strict social class system in India based on Hindu principles
• Unable to change levels during lifetime
• Limited interaction between different social classes
• Only marry member of same social class
• Each level is associated with different occupations
Four Noble Truths
Caste System
Mandate of Heaven
Tripitaka
What is being described below?
• All life is suffering
• Cause of suffering is the desire for things like riches, power, and long life
• Only cure for suffering is to overcome desire
• Overcome desire by following the Eight-fold Path
Four Noble Truths
Four Commandments
Four Principles of Salvation
Four Mandates of Heaven
Which religion is being described below?
• 80% of people living in India today practice the religion
• No single holy text, although many obey the Vedas
• No single founder
• Began in India
Judaism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Buddhism
What does the image below describe?
Eightfold Path
Caste System
The Analects
Mandate of Heaven
What does this image describe?
Eightfold Path
Caste System
The Analects
Mandate of Heaven
