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World Religions Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Nostra Aetate was written in what year?

a)

1962

b)

1964

c)

1965

d)

1968

2.

Belief in one God/Supreme Being that also has three essences or expressions

a)

Monotheism

b)

Trinitarianism

c)

Dualism

d)

Atheism

3.

Belief in many Gods

a)

Trinitarianism

b)

Monism

c)

Dualism

d)

Polytheism

4.

When one is unsure whether or not he believes (also defined as unknowable)

a)

Agnostic

b)

Theist

c)

Atheist

d)

None of these

5.

The understanding of the nature of the universe

a)

Cosmology

b)

Spirituality

c)

Revelation

d)

Transcendence

6.

Overcoming normal limitations imposed by the human condition, whether temporarily or abidingly

a)

Revelation

b)

Transcendence

c)

Spirituality

d)

Cosmology

7.

The transmission of the divine will or knowledge to human beings, typically through myths of some other religions experience

a)

Spirituality

b)

Cosmology

c)

Revelation

d)

Transcendence

8.

Formal worship practices, such as mass or pilgrimage to Mecca

a)

Ritual

b)

Doctrinal

c)

Myth

d)

Experiential

9.

Dimension of religion that deals with how to act in the world

a)

Myth

b)

Doctrinal

c)

Ritual

d)

None of these

10.

Which of these is NOT one of the four passing sights?

a)

Violence

b)

Corpse

c)

Ascetic

d)

Old man

11.

No self, no ultimate reality

a)

Anicca

b)

Anatta

c)

Dukkha

d)

None of these

12.

Impermanence

a)

Karma

b)

Annica

c)

Anatta

d)

None of these

13.

Suffering

a)

Anicca

b)

Anatta

c)

Karma

d)

None of these

14.

In Theravada Buddhism, one who has attained enlightenment is called a/an

a)

Bodhisattva

b)

Arhat

c)

Mendicant

d)

None of these

15.

Which one of these is NOT one of the characteristics of Theravada Buddhism

a)

Minimizes prayer and ritual

b)

Meditation (focus on monastic life)

c)

Importance of Sangha

d)

The Buddha is the world-savior

16.

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of Mahayana Buddhism

a)

The Buddha is the world-savior

b)

Largest of the three main types of Buddhism

c)

Emphasizes prayer and ritual

d)

Medication (focus on monastic life)

17.

Which of these is NOT one of the characteristics of Vajrayana Buddhism

a)

Buddha as divine savior

b)

Vehicle of the Diamond

c)

Pilgrimage to Bali

d)

Dalai Lama

18.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Moral Precepts

a)

Refrain from taking life

b)

Refrain from taking what is not given

c)

Refrain from intoxicants

d)

Refrain from religious pluralism

19.

The two defining characteristics of Jainism are

a)

Karma and samsara

b)

Moksha and kevala

c)

Ahimsa and asceticism

d)

None of these

20.

For Jains in this life the immediate religious goal is

a)

To achieve liberations

b)

To avoid suffering

c)

To abolish ties to society

d)

None of these

21.

The principle of nonviolence

a)

Jiva

b)

Loka

c)

Kevala

d)

Ahimsa

22.

Makers of the river crossing

a)

Tirthankaras

b)

Loka

c)

Elders

d)

None of these

23.

The word Jainism is derived

a)

Loka

b)

Moksa

c)

Ahimsa

d)

Jina

24.

Sikhism is

a)

Polytheistic

b)

Monotheistic

c)

Dualistic

d)

None of these

25.

Sikhism teaches that the ultimate purpose of life is to

a)

Serve others

b)

Detach from all material things

c)

Attain complete union with God

d)

Enjoy life on earth to the fullest

26.

Sikh theology teaches that God is

a)

Transcendent (distant/beyond)

b)

Impersonal and unapproachable

c)

Immanent/personal

d)

Both a and b

27.

Means selfless service

a)

Haumai

b)

Moksha

c)

Seva

d)

Gurmukh

28.

Facing toward the Guru

a)

Gurmukh

b)

Seva

c)

Haumai

d)

Moksha

29.

Human’s insistence on making do on their own rather than acknowledging their dependence on God

a)

Kevala

b)

Khalsa

c)

Haumai

d)

Moksha

30.

Which one is NOT one of the 5 Ks in Sikhism?

a)

Uncut hair

b)

A sword or knife

c)

Steel wrist guard

d)

Mat for kneeling

31.

The Tao Te Ching is believed to have been written by

a)

Chuan Shin

b)

Chuang Tzu

c)

Lao Tzu

d)

Chu His

32.

One of the founders of Daoism

a)

Chu His

b)

Chuan Shin

c)

Chuang Tzu

d)

Mencius

33.

Tao is

a)

The ultimate source

b)

The principle of order in the universe

c)

The way of nature

d)

All of these

34.

Nostra Aetate was written during the Second Vatican Council.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

A myth is not a falsehood.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Doctrines are beliefs that originate from lived religious experiences.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Some experts consider Hinduism to be the world's oldest religion.

a)

True

b)

False

38.

According to scholars, Hinduism has no founder.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

There are no specific days for worship of Hindu deities/gods.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Select A for TRUE or B for FALSE for the remaining questions 40. Tuesday is a specific day Hindus attend Temple worship services.

a)

True

b)

False

41.

Brahma is believed to have originated from either Shiva or Vishnu according to some Hindu stories/traditions.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

Pluralism is a characteristic of Hinduism.

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Monism is not a characteristic of Hinduism.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Brahman = Atman.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Buddhism has its origins in ancient India.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

Buddhists worship Siddhartha as a Supreme Being/Creator/All Powerful One, similar to the Christian God.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Buddhism teaches that human beings are prone to suffering by their nature.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

The cause of suffering in Buddhism is desire.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Siddhartha grew up in a poor and rural neighborhood.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

When a Buddhist teaches enlightenment it is called, Dharma.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Jainism denies the existence of any divine entity.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

Sikh means teacher.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

Sikhism does not believe women are equal or permit them to serve in roles of leadership.

a)

True

b)

False

54.

Jains believe you must be human in order to break the cycle of samsara.

a)

True

b)

False

55.

The Adi Granth became the final Guru in Sikhism.

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Which of the following statements accurately describes TWO similarities and TWO differences between Buddhism and Christianity, specifically referencing their core beliefs, doctrines, and rituals?

a)

Both Buddhism and Christianity emphasize compassion and ethical living; however, Buddhism does not focus on a creator god or salvation through faith, while Christianity centers on belief in one God and salvation through Jesus Christ.

b)

Both Buddhism and Christianity believe in reincarnation and karma; however, Buddhism requires worship of multiple gods, while Christianity does not.

c)

Buddhism and Christianity both require followers to pray five times a day and fast during specific months; however, Buddhism teaches original sin, while Christianity does not.

d)

Both Buddhism and Christianity reject any form of meditation and ritual practice; however, Buddhism believes in the Holy Trinity, while Christianity does not.

57.

The belief that a deity exists

a)

Cosmicism

b)

Monism

c)

Atheism

d)

Theism

58.

This is the smallest major world religion.

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

59.

This is the largest major world religion.

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Judaism

d)

Hinduism

60.
This religion was started by Siddhartha Guatama
a)
Buddhism
b)
Christianity
c)
Islam
61.

Islam is the _______ largest religion in the world.

a)

first

b)

second

c)

third

d)

fourth

62.

Which of the following texts is considered sacred in Hinduism?

a)

The Torah

b)

The Bible

c)

The Vedas

d)

The Quran

63.

Which of the following is considered the oldest of the major world religions?

a)

Christianity

b)

Islam

c)

Hinduism

d)

Buddhism

64.

Which of the following is a common practice in Buddhism aimed at achieving mindfulness and enlightenment?

a)

Baptism

b)

Meditation

c)

Pilgrimage

d)

Fasting

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