WorksheetsWorld Religions
Total questions: 100
Worksheet time: 50mins
What is Judaism?
Judaism is one of the world's major religions, characterized by the belief in one God and the use of sacred texts such as the Torah.
Judaism is a form of ancient architecture found in Europe.
Judaism is a style of music originating from South America.
Judaism is a type of government system practiced in Asia.
What is Christianity?
Christianity is a major world religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Bible, emphasizing belief in one God.
Christianity is a form of ancient Greek mythology.
Christianity is a political ideology focused on democracy.
Christianity is a scientific theory about the origin of the universe.
What is Islam?
Islam is a major world religion founded on the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad and the Quran, emphasizing belief in one God (Allah).
Islam is a form of government based on monarchy and hereditary rule.
Islam is a philosophy that denies the existence of any deity or spiritual being.
Islam is a traditional dance performed in the Middle East during festivals.
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a major world religion founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), focusing on spiritual development and the attainment of enlightenment.
Buddhism is a form of ancient architecture found in Southeast Asia.
Buddhism is a type of traditional dance performed in India.
Buddhism is a style of painting popular in China.
What is Hinduism?
Hinduism is a major world religion originating in India, characterized by a belief in many gods and goddesses and sacred texts such as the Vedas.
Hinduism is a form of government practiced in ancient India.
Hinduism is a type of cuisine popular in South Asia.
Hinduism is a language spoken in northern India.
What is monotheism?
Monotheism is the belief in one god.
Monotheism is the belief in many gods.
Monotheism is the worship of nature.
Monotheism is the rejection of all religious beliefs.
What is polytheism?
Polytheism is the belief in more than one god.
Polytheism is the belief in only one god.
Polytheism is the rejection of all gods.
Polytheism is the worship of nature only.
Which of the following religions is an example of monotheism?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Polytheism
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
Christianity: Who is considered the Son of God?
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
David
What is the belief in life after death called?
Life after death
Reincarnation
Atheism
Materialism
Nihilism
What book contains the life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
Quran
Bhagavad Gita
Torah
What established Christian doctrine by early church councils?
Establishment of Christian doctrine by early church councils
Discovery of new continents by explorers
Invention of the printing press
Development of modern science
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
Who is the prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
Jesus
Moses
Abraham
What is the holy book of Islam?
Koran
Bible
Vedas
Tripitaka
Islam: Name one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Shahada
Diwali
Easter
Hanukkah
Name the two holy cities of Islam.
Mecca and Medina
Jerusalem and Bethlehem
Cairo and Istanbul
Baghdad and Damascus
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Confucius
Laozi
Ashoka
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Four Noble Truths
The Four Vedas
The Four Gospels
The Four Elements
What is the path to enlightenment called?
Eightfold Path to Enlightenment
Path of Reincarnation
Way of the Ancestors
Circle of Karma
Journey of Dharma
How did Buddhism spread from India to China and other parts of Asia?
Asoka’s missionaries and their writings
Trade through the Silk Road only
Military conquest by Indian emperors
Migration of Indian farmers
Hinduism: What is the belief in many forms of one deity called?
Many forms of one deity
Polytheism
Monotheism
Animism
What is the social system called in Hinduism?
Caste system
Feudal system
Tribal system
Meritocracy
Hinduism: What is the belief in rebirth called?
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Karma
Moksha
What is karma?
Future reincarnation based on present behavior
A type of meditation
A festival celebrated in spring
A traditional Indian dance
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
What are the Ten Commandments?
Ten Commandments of moral and religious conduct
Ten rules of mathematics
Ten laws of physics
Ten steps of cooking
What is the written record and beliefs of Hebrews called?
Torah
Vedas
Quran
Tripitaka
Where is Hinduism primarily concentrated?
Europe
India
North America
Africa
Where is Judaism primarily concentrated?
Israel and North America
India
Southeast Asia
Africa
Where is Buddhism primarily concentrated?
Europe
East and Southeast Asia
North America
Africa
Where is Christianity primarily concentrated?
Middle East
Europe, North and South America
Southeast Asia
Africa
Where is Islam primarily concentrated?
Middle East, Africa, and Asia
North America
Europe
India
The five major world religions share which of the following characteristics?
Belief in a higher power, sacred texts, rituals, and moral codes
All originated in the same country
All have the same religious leaders
All require followers to wear specific clothing
The five major world religions share certain similarities and differences. Which of the following best summarizes these major similarities and differences?
They all emphasize moral values and have unique beliefs and practices.
They all originated in the same region and have identical rituals.
They all worship the same deity and follow the same scriptures.
They all reject the concept of an afterlife and have no sacred texts.
Religion affects the world today in which of the following ways?
By influencing culture, politics, and social values
By eliminating all conflicts
By making all countries the same
By removing the need for laws
Major conflicts that have been influenced or caused by religion include:
World War II
The Crusades
The Industrial Revolution
The Cold War
Religion has played a role in my culture or life by:
Shaping traditions and values
Having no influence at all
Only affecting political decisions
Being completely absent from daily life
Where are the followers of the five major religions concentrated?
Followers of the five major religions are concentrated in different regions: Christianity in the Americas and Europe, Islam in the Middle East and North Africa, Hinduism in India, Buddhism in East and Southeast Asia, and Judaism in Israel and the United States.
Followers of the five major religions are concentrated only in Europe.
Followers of the five major religions are concentrated only in Africa.
Followers of the five major religions are concentrated only in South America.
Which of the following is an example of a conflict in the world today that is based on religion?
The conflict between Israel and Palestine
The trade war between the US and China
The competition between tech companies in Silicon Valley
The debate over climate change policies
Which of the following is an informal classroom activity mentioned in the lesson?
Collection of charts on world religions
Participation in classroom discussion of journal prompt
Collection of map of world religions
Questions will appear on a Unit Test from this lesson
Group Presentation is listed as an informal activity in the lesson.
True
False
Which of the following is a formal requirement from the lesson?
Group Presentation
Participation in classroom discussion
Collection of charts on world religions
None of the above
Collection of map of world religions is a formal activity mentioned in the lesson.
True
False
Questions from this lesson will appear on a Unit Test.
True
False
Christianity: Mainly Located In ________
various regions around the world, including Europe, the Americas, Africa, and parts of Asia.
primarily in the Middle East and North Africa
mainly in Southeast Asia and Oceania
mostly in Central Asia and the Arctic
Christianity: Founder ________
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Buddha
Guru Nanak
Christianity: When Founded ________
Christianity was founded in the 1st century AD.
Christianity was founded in the 5th century BC.
Christianity was founded in the 7th century AD.
Christianity was founded in the 3rd century BC.
Christianity: Place Where It Began ________
Judea
Rome
Athens
Constantinople
Christianity: Sects Within the Religion ________
include Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy
are all identical in beliefs and practices
do not exist within Christianity
refer only to ancient pagan groups
Christianity: Sacred Writings ________
Bible
Quran
Vedas
Tripitaka
Christianity: Holy Days of the Year ________
Easter
Diwali
Hanukkah
Ramadan
Judaism: Mainly Located In ________
Israel
India
China
Brazil
Judaism: Founder ________
Judaism was founded by Abraham.
Judaism was founded by Moses.
Judaism was founded by Jesus.
Judaism was founded by Muhammad.
Judaism: When Founded ________
Judaism was founded around 2000 BCE.
Judaism was founded around 500 BCE.
Judaism was founded around 100 CE.
Judaism was founded around 3000 BCE.
Judaism: Place Where It Began ________
Judaism originated in the region of Canaan, which is present-day Israel and Palestine.
Judaism originated in the region of Mesopotamia, which is present-day Iraq.
Judaism originated in the region of Anatolia, which is present-day Turkey.
Judaism originated in the region of Persia, which is present-day Iran.
Judaism: Sects Within the Religion ________
include Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform
are all identical in beliefs
do not exist
are only found in Christianity
Judaism: Sacred Writings ________
Torah
Bible
Quran
Vedas
Judaism: Holy Days of the Year ________
Rosh Hashanah
Diwali
Ramadan
Christmas
Islam: Mainly Located In ________
Middle East
Europe
South America
Australia
Islam: Founder ________
Founder of Islam is Prophet Muhammad.
Founder of Islam is Jesus Christ.
Founder of Islam is Gautama Buddha.
Founder of Islam is Guru Nanak.
Islam: When Founded ________
7th century CE
1st century CE
15th century CE
5th century BCE
Islam: Place Where It Began ________
Arabia
India
China
Egypt
Islam: Sects Within the Religion ________
are Sunni and Shia
are Hindu and Buddhist
are Catholic and Protestant
are Orthodox and Reform
Islam: Sacred Writings ________
Qur'an
Bible
Vedas
Tripitaka
Islam: Holy Days of the Year ________
Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha
Christmas and Easter
Diwali and Holi
Hanukkah and Passover
Hinduism: Mainly Located In ________
India
China
Brazil
Egypt
Hinduism: Founder ________
No single founder
Gautama Buddha
Guru Nanak
Jesus Christ
Hinduism: When Founded ________
Hinduism was founded around 1500 BCE.
Hinduism was founded around 500 BCE.
Hinduism was founded around 1000 CE.
Hinduism was founded around 2000 CE.
Hinduism: Place Where It Began ________
India
China
Egypt
Greece
Hinduism: Sects Within the Religion ________
are diverse and include Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Shaktism
are limited to only one sect
do not exist in Hinduism
are all the same
Hinduism: Sacred Writings ________
Vedas
Bible
Quran
Tripitaka
Hinduism: Holy Days of the Year ________
Diwali
Christmas
Eid
Hanukkah
Buddhism: Mainly Located In ________
Asia, particularly in countries like Thailand, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Japan, and China.
Europe, particularly in countries like France, Germany, and Italy.
Africa, particularly in countries like Nigeria, Egypt, and Kenya.
South America, particularly in countries like Brazil, Argentina, and Chile.
Buddhism: Founder ________
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucius
Laozi
Ashoka
Buddhism: When Founded ________
Buddhism was founded in the 5th to 4th century BCE.
Buddhism was founded in the 1st century CE.
Buddhism was founded in the 10th century BCE.
Buddhism was founded in the 3rd century CE.
Buddhism: Place Where It Began ________
India
China
Japan
Thailand
Buddhism: Sects Within the Religion ________
Theravada and Mahayana
Sunni and Shia
Catholic and Protestant
Vaishnavism and Shaivism
Buddhism: Sacred Writings ________
Tripitaka
Vedas
Bible
Quran
Buddhism: Holy Days of the Year ________
Vesak
Diwali
Christmas
Ramadan
What is the place of worship for Christianity?
Church
Mosque
Temple
Synagogue
What are the major beliefs and ideas of Christianity?
Belief in one God, Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior, teachings of love, forgiveness, and salvation.
Belief in multiple gods, reincarnation, and karma.
Belief in nature worship, ancestral spirits, and rituals.
Belief in strict dietary laws, pilgrimage to Mecca, and daily prayers.
What is the place of worship for Judaism?
Synagogue
Church
Mosque
Temple
What are the major beliefs and ideas of Judaism?
Belief in one God, importance of following God's laws (Torah), covenant between God and the Jewish people.
Belief in many gods, reincarnation, and karma.
Worship of nature spirits and ancestral rituals.
Belief in Jesus as the Messiah and the Holy Trinity.
What is the place of worship for Islam?
Mosque
Church
Temple
Synagogue
What are the major beliefs and ideas of Islam?
Belief in one God (Allah), Muhammad as the final prophet, Five Pillars of Islam.
Belief in multiple gods, reincarnation, and karma.
Belief in Jesus as the son of God, original sin, and the Holy Trinity.
Belief in nature worship, ancestral spirits, and ritual sacrifices.
What is the place of worship for Hinduism?
Temple
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
What are the major beliefs and ideas of Hinduism?
Belief in many gods, karma, reincarnation, dharma, moksha.
Belief in one god, original sin, salvation through faith, heaven and hell.
Belief in ancestor worship, yin and yang, filial piety, mandate of heaven.
Belief in the Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, nirvana, no permanent self.
What is the place of worship for Buddhism?
Temple or monastery
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
What are the major beliefs and ideas of Buddhism?
Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, reincarnation, nirvana.
Ten Commandments, Holy Trinity, resurrection, heaven.
Five Pillars, Ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca, paradise.
Karma, caste system, moksha, polytheism.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Christian red on the map.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Christian red.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Muslim blue.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Hindu yellow.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Buddhist green.
Shade the areas that are predominantly Jewish purple on the map.
Purple
Green
Yellow
Red
Which color should be used to shade areas that are predominantly Muslim on the map?
Green
Blue
Red
Yellow
Shade the areas that are predominantly Hindu yellow on the map.
India
China
Saudi Arabia
Japan
Shade the areas that are predominantly Buddhist orange on the map.
Orange
Blue
Green
Purple
Label the continents on the map: Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica.
Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Antarctica
Africa, Asia, Europe, Greenland, North America, South America, and Antarctica
Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Arctic
Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia, North America, South America, and Pacific
On the map, what should you draw in and label?
The lines of latitude and the lines of longitude
The rivers and mountains
The countries and capitals
The oceans and seas
On the map, which two lines should be drawn and labeled?
Prime Meridian and Equator
Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn
International Date Line and Arctic Circle
Longitude and Latitude
Color the Oceans on the map: What color should be used?
Blue
Green
Red
Yellow
