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Introduction to World Religion - 2nd Quarter

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A student researching ancient Indian literature discovered an epic poem said to be the longest ever written, containing over 200,000 verses. Which text is being referred to?

a)

Ramayana

b)

Bhagada Gita

c)

Mahabharata

d)

Vedas

2.

Mira is trying to live a life of mindfulness by avoiding harm, speaking truthfully, and meditating daily while following the Eight-Fold Path. To which religion do these teachings belong?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Buddhism

d)

Christianity

3.

A philosophy student read about a Buddhist belief that Buddha exists in three different bodies or aspects: the earthly, heavenly, and universal. What doctrine is she studying?

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Yasodhara

c)

Suddhodana Gautama

d)

Trikaya

4.

Paolo believes that the good or bad actions he performed in the past are affecting his current life circumstances. What concept is he referring to?

a)

Samsara

b)

Dharma

c)

Pali

d)

Karma

5.

During a philosophy class, the teacher asked who founded Confucianism. Which name should the students answer?

a)

Master Kong

b)

Mencius

c)

Mengzi

d)

Kung Fuzi

6.

A tourist in China heard a guide explain that the word “Dao” represents a universal principle or guiding path of life. What does Dao mean?

a)

The Road

b)

The Way

c)

The River

d)

The Bay

7.

Carlo is studying a belief system that emphasizes loyalty, rituals, and self-improvement as the foundation of morality. Which religion teaches this?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Shintoism

8.

Mei practices daily cleansing rituals and avoids impurities because her belief system promotes purity to maintain harmony in society. Which religion does she follow?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Daoism

c)

Confucianism

d)

Shintoism

9.

While visiting Japan, Lucia entered a shrine by passing through a large red wooden gate that symbolized the transition from the ordinary world to a sacred space. What is this gate called?

a)

Fuchi

b)

Torii Gate

c)

Kami

d)

Misogi

10.

A philosopher once said that all humans are born naturally good, and their goodness can be developed through proper education and discipline. Who made this belief known?

a)

Mencius

b)

Mengzi

c)

Confucius

d)

Laozi

11.

A researcher studying reincarnation found that some believers claim that the human spirit is reborn multiple times in different bodies. Which religion follows this belief?

a)

Islam

b)

Hinduism

c)

Christianity

d)

Buddhism

12.

A Buddhist historian traced the origins of Mahayana Buddhism and discovered its roots in an earlier school of thought. What is this school called?

a)

Kameito

b)

Mahasamghika

c)

Buddhism

d)

Trikaya

13.

A counselor helping someone through hardship referred to a Buddhist concept that means “suffering” or dissatisfaction in life. What is this term?

a)

Sutta

b)

Tripitaka

c)

Dukkha

d)

Karma

14.

In a story from Hindu mythology, a powerful god is responsible for destruction and transformation. Who is this deity?

a)

Vishnu

b)

Brahman

c)

Shiva

d)

Shivarati

15.

A literature professor described a text as the highest achievement of Indian philosophical thought. Which text was he referring to?

a)

Vedas

b)

Shmriti

c)

Shruti

d)

Upanishads

16.

A young Buddhist monk is studying rules of discipline and stories that teach moral behavior. Which category of sacred text is he reading?

a)

Sutta

b)

Vinaya

c)

Dukkha

d)

Nirvana

17.

A student found that one of the most famous texts in Mahayana Buddhism contains teachings on compassion and enlightenment. What is this text?

a)

Sutta

b)

Vinaya

c)

Lotus Sutra

d)

Nirvana

18.

An elderly man believes that life is a continuous cycle where people are born, die, and are reborn again. What is this belief called?

a)

Dharma

b)

Samsara

c)

Karma

d)

Pali

19.

A Chinese family prepares offerings for their deceased relatives because they believe honoring their parents is a moral duty. What Confucian value are they practicing?

a)

Tian

b)

Renxing

c)

Filial Piety

d)

Dao

20.

A Shinto priest performs a ritual to expel evil spirits from a house using water and sacred prayers. What is this purification rite called?

a)

Harai

b)

Imi

c)

Sosai

d)

Mamori

21.

A historian explained that two ancient philosophers developed teachings to restore peace during the Warring States period in China. Who were these thinkers?

a)

Laozi, Mao Zedong

b)

Kung Fuzi, Laozi

c)

Kung Fuzi, Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Siddhartha Gautama, Laozi

22.

A geography student was asked to identify the region where the three Daoic religions originated. What should be the correct answer?

a)

East Asia

b)

India

c)

South Korea

d)

Southwest Asia

23.

A Japanese woman carries a small charm she believes protects her from danger and brings good fortune. What is this amulet called?

a)

Shimpu

b)

Mamori

c)

Matsuri

d)

Misogi

24.

A teacher wrote Confucius’ moral principle on the board, which teaches people to treat others as they wish to be treated. Which quote reflects this?

a)

“Do not do unto others what you would not have them do unto you.”

b)

“To see what is right, and not to do it, is want of courage or of principle.”

c)

“Hold faithfulness and sincerity as first principles.”

d)

“What the superior man seeks is in himself; what the small man seeks is in others.”

25.

Two friends follow teachings that emphasize the Four Noble Truths and the Eight-Fold Path. Which branches of Buddhism are they likely practicing?

a)

Hinduism and Sikhism

b)

Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism

c)

Jainism and Shintoism

d)

Christianity and Islam

26.

A Buddhist library features sacred texts considered part of the Mahayana canon. What is this collection called?

a)

Tripitaka

b)

Sutra

c)

Soka Gakkai

d)

Mohandas

27.

A student learned that the name “Siddhartha” has a special meaning in Sanskrit. What does it mean?

a)

Wish fulfilled

b)

Enlighten One

c)

No one

d)

Peace of Mind

28.

A historian noted that the word “Hindu” came from a Persian term. What does it originally mean?

a)

Land

b)

River

c)

Light

d)

Way

29.

Ancient Aryans passed down their beliefs orally through sacred hymns and chants. What were these called?

a)

Vedas

b)

Shruti

c)

Upanishads

d)

Shmriti

30.

A Buddhist pilgrim visits dome-shaped structures that are believed to contain sacred relics of holy monks and even Siddhartha himself. What are these monuments called?

a)

Temple

b)

Stupas

c)

Puja

d)

Taj-Mahal

31.

A student reviewing Buddhist scriptures was asked to identify which among the following is not part of the Tripitaka. Which option should she choose?

a)

Abhidharma Pitaka

b)

Soka Pitaka

c)

Sutra Pitaka

d)

Vinaya Pitaka

32.

A community leader encouraged his people to fulfill their duties so that harmony and prosperity could be achieved. What principle was he promoting?

a)

Dharma

b)

Hinduism

c)

Islam

d)

Christianity

33.

During a comparative religion quiz, a student was asked to pick which belief system does not belong with the rest. Which one should he choose?

a)

Confucianism

b)

Buddhism

c)

Daoism

d)

Shintoism

34.

A tourist in Japan joined a major celebration at a shrine in June where priests used a cleansing wand over the crowd. What kind of festival was she attending?

a)

Great Purification Festival

b)

Dashi

c)

New Year Festival

d)

Matsuri

35.

Shinto followers originally focused on honoring beings believed to bring prosperity, especially in agriculture. What are these sacred beings called?

a)

atman

b)

Dao

c)

Kami

d)

shrine

36.

A man believes that Siddhartha Gautama is the only Buddha who ever existed and does not accept the presence of other Buddhas. What kind of Buddhism does he follow?

a)

Theravada Buddhism

b)

Mahayana Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Shintoism

37.

In Buddhist communities, monks who share offerings provided by villagers are referred to by a Pali term meaning “sharer.” What is this term?

a)

Pitaka

b)

Sangha

c)

Tipitaka

d)

Bodhi

38.

A believer claims that multiple Buddhas exist across different realms and times beyond Siddhartha. Which Buddhist branch supports this view?

a)

Theravada Buddhism

b)

Mahayana Buddhism

c)

Hinduism

d)

Shintoism

39.

In a history quiz, a student was asked for the personal name of Confucius before he became known by his honorific title. What was it?

a)

Chi Kong

b)

Kong Fuzi

c)

Qiu Kong

d)

Kong Zi

40.

According to Confucianism, moral excellence can be achieved by practicing rituals, respecting elders, and extending love to others. What virtue does this describe?

a)

Yi

b)

Zhi

c)

Li

d)

Ren

41.

In ancient Chinese tradition, young men would go through a formal ceremony between ages 15 to 20 where they received a hat, gown, and an adult name. What is this ritual called?

a)

Mourning Rite

b)

Capping Ceremonies

c)

Hair Pinning

d)

Marriage Ceremonies

42.

A student of Daoism was tasked to identify its foundational text known as “The Book of the Way and its Power.” What is the correct name of this text?

a)

Chuang Tzu

b)

Dao De Jing

c)

Zuangzi

d)

Tao Zhi

43.

A philosopher described a mysterious force that is shapeless, invisible, and serves as the foundation of all existence. What is this concept called?

a)

Qi

b)

Dao

c)

Qiu

d)

De

44.

In Daoist teachings, the practice of living in accordance with the Way is seen as a form of virtue. What is this virtue called?

a)

Qi

b)

Dao

c)

Qiu

d)

De

45.

A traditional healer explained that every living being is sustained by a natural life force flowing through their body. What is this energy called?

a)

Qi

b)

Dao

c)

Qiu

d)

De

46.

A symbol commonly seen in Daoist temples features a circle divided into black and white swirling shapes representing harmony of opposites. What is this symbol called?

a)

Yin Yang

b)

Dao

c)

Wu-Wei

d)

De

47.

A monk described a spiritual practice involving minimal action, patience, and allowing things to unfold naturally rather than forcing outcomes. What concept was he referring to?

a)

Yin Yang

b)

Dao

c)

Wu-Wei

d)

De

48.

A student was asked again to identify the two ancient philosophers who developed Confucianism and Daoism during the Warring States period. What is the correct pair?

a)

Laozi, Mao Zedong

b)

Kung Fuzi, Laozi

c)

Kung Fuzi, Siddhartha Gautama

d)

Siddhartha Gautama, Laozi

49.

In early Japan, people worshipped spirits believed to provide abundance and good harvests. What were these sacred beings called?

a)

atman

b)

dao

c)

kami

d)

shrine

50.

A young student is learning about a religion that encourages loyalty, performing rituals, and self-discipline as moral principles. Which belief system teaches this?

a)

Buddhism

b)

Confucianism

c)

Daoism

d)

Shintoism