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What is the oldest monotheistic religion?
Polytheism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
2
What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
He brought gifts to Jesus
He wrote the New Testament
He was one of the apostles
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
3
These are rules given to Moses by God and followed by both Jews and Christians.
The Vedas
The Ten Commandments
The Five Pillars
The Koran / Qur'an
4
These are individuals chosen as messengers to reveal God’s will to his people.
followers
prophets
missionaries
monks
5
F - No known founder
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
6
What is a parable?
A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
A parable is a type of fairytale
A parable is A story told by the Apostles
A parable is another word for the Bible
7
Place where followers of Christianity worship
church
temple
mosque
synagogue
8
This is the sacred text in Hinduism-- a collection of hymns written in Sanskrit.
Bible
Torah
Vedas
Qu'ran
9
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
Qur'an
Old Testament
Tipitaka
New Testament
10
Who was chosen to be the “father” of the Hebrew people?
Jesus
Muhammad
Moses
Abraham
11
Which religion spread throughout the Roman empire?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
12
There are many different denominations of Christians.
True
False
13
What is the Christian Symbol?
Key
Cross
Triangle
Monkey
14
How did the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, react to Jesus’ popularity?
He exiled Jesus to Greece
He poisoned Jesus.
He appointed Jesus to serve in the government
Jesus was arrested, put on trial & sentenced to be crucified
15
The Hebrews asked God for protection & Abraham promised to obey God. This is an example of a...
covenant
nirvana
mecca
Ten Commandments
16
These guidelines were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Vedas
Ten Commandments
Law of the Twelve Tables
The Quran
17
What religion is represented by this symbol?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
18
At the age of 29, Siddhartha went outside the palace and saw all of the following except...
A corpse being carried to the cremation grounds
A sick man
An old man
A wandering holy man who seemed miserable
19
F - Abraham or Moses
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
20
The holy book for Christianity
Bible
Analects
Torah
Vedas
21
In this religion, the cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for temporary pleasures
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Islam
22
In this religion, the Ganges River may bring a person closer to moksha after passing away.
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
23
Hindus believe if you do good or bad things they will determine your future, this is
Reincarnation
All of these
Karma
Dharma
24
These two religions believe in reincarnation.
Buddhism and Hinduism
Islam and Judaism
Christianity and Judaism
Hinduism and Islam
25
Christians and Jews disagree about the history of this figure.
Muhammad
Moses
Siddhartha
Jesus
26
This is the sacred text in Judaism. It focuses mainly on the Old Testament.
Bible
Vedas
Qu'ran
Torah
27
Baptism has a physical element attached.
True
False
28
After seeing four things outside the palace, what did Siddhartha do next?
Search for religious truth and an end to suffering
Begin writing the vedas under the bodhi tree
Return to the palace for five years
Swim in the Ganges River
29
The map shows how this religion spread
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
30
In this religion, Brahman has three personalities of these gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
31
Hinduism originated at this location.
Han China
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
Indus River Valley
32
Most people who follow the religion of Hindu are from the country of.....
Saudi Arabia
India
Israel
All of these
33
Ancient Romans were polytheistic. What does this mean?
They did not believe in god.
They believed in two gods.
They believed in many gods.
They believed in one god.
34
The largest religion in the world today
Buddism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
35
What is a parable?
A parable is A story told by the Apostles
A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson
A parable is another word for the Bible
A parable is a type of fairytale
36
The apostle Paul helped the development of Christianity by doing all of the following except...
By having discussions with Jesus
Said that Christianity should welcome all converts
Spreading and interpreting Christ’s teachings
Wrote letters called Epistles to groups of believers
37
The main figure in the Christian religion is....
All of these
Jesus
Allah
Shiva
38
Christians believe that Jesus was....
The son of God
A prophet
Just a man
39
Two major Christian holidays
Easter and Yom Kippur
Christmans & Ramadon
Easter and Hanukkah
Christmas and Easter
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Which of these religions would likely be considered poly-theistic?
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
41
How did Jesus die?
Electric Chair
Stoning
Crucifixion
Beheading
42
While seeking enlightenment, what did Siddhartha do over the course of six years?
Spoke to Muhammad daily
Stayed awake for 24 hours
Ate pork and shellfish
Meditated, fasted, and debated
43
The Hebrews united under 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. What was the name of this kingdom?
Mecca
Israel
puja
Bethelem
44
This religion was not founded by an individual person but it developed over time.
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hindusim
45
F - Jesus or Paul
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
46
What is a monotheistic religion?
A religion with one god
A religion with many rules
A religion with many gods
A religion with only one rule
47
Definition of Salvation
A Roman centurion
the last book
the teaching authority of the Roman Catholic Church
deliverance from sin and its consequences
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In Hinduism, this is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
samsara
nirvana
vedas
moksha
