WorksheetsWorld Religions Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Who founded Buddhism?
Laozi
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Guru Nanak
What is the main goal of Buddhism?
To gain wealth and status
To follow the Ten Commandments
To reach Nirvana and end suffering
To worship multiple gods
Match each statement to whether it correctly summarizes the Four Noble Truths.
Suffering is caused by desire and can be ended through the Eightfold Path
The core teaching of Buddhism about suffering and its cessation
Only priests can reach enlightenment
A false belief about who can attain enlightenment in Buddhism
Life is meaningless without wealth
A misconception about the value of wealth in Buddhist philosophy
Meditation is forbidden
An incorrect statement about Buddhist practices
Which of these is a major branch of Buddhism?
Orthodox and Conservative
Theravada and Mahayana
Sunni and Shia
Zen and Karma
One thing that makes Hinduism different from other major religions is that it (a) .
In Hinduism, what is karma?
A type of prayer
The sum of one’s actions that affects future lives
A festival for the dead
A sacred animal
What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
To obey the caste system
To achieve moksha (release from rebirth)
To travel to Mecca
To become a priest
What does the sacred symbol “Om” represent?
A god of war
The sound of the universe and ultimate reality
A sacred mountain
A festival of lights
(a) founded Sikhism.
Where are most Sikhs located today?
Japan
Punjab region of India
China
Israel
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Ks of Sikhism?
Kesh (uncut hair)
Kara (steel bracelet)
Koran (holy book)
Kirpan (ceremonial sword)
How do Sikhs believe a person should live a good life?
By avoiding all work
By meditating on God, working honestly, and sharing with others
By following the Ten Commandments
By converting others to their faith
Who is considered the father of Judaism?
Moses
Abraham
David
Solomon
Match each religion with its holy book.
The Bible
Christianity
The Koran
Islam
The Torah
Judaism
The Vedas
Hinduism
What is the Jewish house of worship called?
Synagogue
Mosque
Who is the founder of Christianity?
Abraham
Paul
Jesus Christ
Peter
Which two parts make up the Christian Bible?
Torah and Koran
Old Testament and New Testament
Psalms and Proverbs
Genesis and Exodus
Which event is central to the Christian faith?
The flight from Mecca
The death and resurrection of Jesus
The Exodus from Egypt
The writing of the Torah
Which religious figure is regarded as the last messenger in Islam?
Moses
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
Prayer
Charity
Enlightenment
Fasting
