5 Major World Religions

The belief in and worship of one God.

With around 2 billion followers, ________ is the largest religion in the world.

Match the following location(s) with the correct religion: China, Japan, & Southeast Asia.

The belief (commonly found in Africa) that natural objects (like stone, plants, etc.) and events have a spirit.

With around 350 million followers, ______ is the fourth largest religion in the world.

With around 30 million followers, ______ is the fifth largest religion in the world.

A person sent on a journey, often to convert people to their faith.

Match the following location(s) with the correct religion: Canada, India, the U.S., & the United Kingdom.

The first group to establish cultural and religious customs in a place.

Match the following place of worship with the correct religion: Church

The followers of _____ are known as Muslims.

The followers of Hinduism are known as ______.

This religion has around 14 million followers, most of whom live in Israel and the United States.

Which of the following are POLYTHEISTIC religions?

The core belief of this religion is reincarnation. Followers pursue Nirvana.

The separation of religion from civil affairs.

A form of government in which a deity of some kind is viewed as the ultimate authority.

A type of religious movement characterized by strict conformity to a religious text.

Match the following locations with the correct religion: India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Myanmar, & Nepal.

The sacred text for this religion is the Guru Granth Sahib.

Religions that offer belief systems that are attractive to a large population. They actively seek new & diverse members.

The sacred text for this religion is the Bible.

Religions that consist of beliefs/rituals handed down from one generation to the next. They do not attract all people.

Match the following places of worship with the correct religion: Mosque

Which TWO religions share ISRAEL as their hearth?

The place where an idea/innovation originates from.

Match the following places of worship with the correct religion: Synagogue

The followers of Christianity are known as _________.

Jesus is the Son of God and Savior of humanity. Core values are outlined in the 10 Commandments.

Which of the following are considered ETHNIC religions?

With around 1.5 billion followers, ______ is the second largest (and fastest growing) religion in the world.

The branches of this religion include Orthodox, Conservative, & Reformed.

The branches of this religion include Theravada, Vajrayana, & Mahayana.

The branches of this religion include Sunni & Shia.

Which of the following are MONOTHEISTIC religions?

The belief in and worship of more than one God.

Which TWO religions share NEPAL as their hearth?

Which TWO religions are associated with Temples?

The followers of _____ are known as Sikhs.

The sacred text for this religion is the Koran (also spelled the Qur'an).

The branches of this religion include Khalsa, Nirankaris, Namdharis, Udāsi, and Gangushahis.

The branches of this religion include Smartism, Skaktism, & Vaishnavism, Shaivism.

The followers of _____ are known as Jews.

The core belief of this religion is devotion to the Creator, truthful living, and service to humanity.

The key ideas of this religion are meditation, karma, & reincarnation associated with the caste system.

The followers of _____ are known as Buddhists.

Match the following hearth to its correct religion: Saudi Arabia

Match the following locations with the correct religion: Israel & The United States

Match the following locations with the correct religion: North America, South America, & Europe.

Match the following locations with the correct religion: The Middle East & North Africa.

Which of the following religions does NOT worship a god or gods?

Match the following hearth to its correct religion: Punjab

The branches of this religion include Catholics, Orthodox, Protestant, etc.

The sacred text for this religion is the Torah.

There is one God who wants people to do what is just and compassionate.

The sacred text for this religion is the Tripitaka.

The core belief of this religion is: Allah revealed his teachings through a series of prophets; the last being Mohammad.

Which of the following religions are UNIVERSALIZING?

With around 1 billion followers, ______ is the third largest religion in the world.

The sacred text for this religion are the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, the Upanishads, and the Rigveda.

When people of one group are displaced to various locations.

Match the following places of worship with the correct religion: Gurdwaras