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1
What do Christians believe about Jesus?
He was a prophet
He led the Israelites out of Egypt
He is the Son of God and Messiah (savior)
He was the founder of Judaism
2
Which of the following is NOT considered a Pillar of Islam
Hajj (pilgrimage)
Fasting
cleansing
faith
3
A major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism is that Hinduism is
Based on Buddhism
Belief in incarnations (avatars) of god
from China
More peaceful
4
Political, Economic or Social: Trade of products
Political
Economic
Social
5
The image below represents which idea?
Reincarnation
The Four Noble Truths
The Eightfold Path
Yoga
6
What is a holy writing for Judaism?
Torah
New Testament of Bible
the Vedas
Qu'ran
7
What best describes a covenant?
law given by God
promise between God and the people
view into the future
a box for storing religious documents
8
What is the reason for the different branches in Christianity?
disagreement about beliefs after Jesus died
there is no difference between the three branches
disagreement about some of the practices of the Church
some are more strict than others
9
In Buddhism, reaching a state of enlightenment is known as
World History Class
Nirvana
Paradise
Meditation
10
The sacred writings of the Hindu religion are known as:
The Vedas
The Bible
Sanskrit
The Koran
11
Which practice in Hinduism and Buddhism has a person focusing the mind on spiritual matters?
Karma
Reincarnation
Meditation
The Eightfold Path
12
Political, Economic or Social: Congress passes a new law.
Social
Political
Economic
13
True or False: Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
false
True
14
What of the following describes how Islam spread so far and quick?
sailing techniques allowed for travel to the new world
It appealed to the rich and poor alike
They worked to control the Holy Land
Ideas were spread along trade routes
15
What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
first and only prophet
last and greatest prophet
combination of God and man
the son of God
16
Which of these ideas is NOT found in Buddhism?
The 4 Noble Truths
The Caste System
Reincarnation
Karma
17
Muslims, Jews and Christians have a common belief in which of the following?
pilgrimage to Mecca
One God
gods and goddesses
Fasting one month out of the year
18
True or False: Orthodox Jews follow dietary rules such as not eating meat and dairy together
False
True
19
Which of the following is an example of how Judaism, Christianity and Islam are similar?
all believe that Moses, Jesus and Muhammad are prophets
All believe Jesus was the Messiah
they believe in one God, prophets and a moral code.
All were enslaved by Egyptians
20
Political, Economic or Social: Issue dealing with gender inequality
Economic
Political
Social
21
Political, Economic or Social: Analysis of the impacts of higher education on family
Political
Economic
Social
22
Buddha believed that to eliminate suffering, you must eliminate your:
Religion
Wants & desires
Happiness
Ideas & opinions
23
Political, Economic or Social: Supreme Court Ruling
Economic
Social
Political
24
Which of these ideas is part of Buddhism, but not a part of Hinduism?
The Eightfold Path
Enlightenment
Karma
Reincarnation
25
What are the major division of Islam?
Shiite and Sufi
Sunni and Shi'a
Sufi and Sunni
Orthodox and Sufi
26
Which of the following defines synagogue?
branch of Judaism that practices strictly
Place of worship for Jews
Messenger of God
Majority branch of Islam
27
The religion in India with the most followers is:
Hinduism
None of these
The Vedas
Buddhism
28
This religion's followers may believe in one god or none.
Polytheism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
29
What is a prophet?
representative of God
Son of God
gods and goddesses
messenger of God
30
Political, Economic or Social: What you earn is direct deposited into your bank account.
Social
Economic
Political
31
Which Indian system organized groups of people based on birth, wealth, & occupation (job)?
The Cats System
Hinduism
The Caste System
The Aryan System
32
What best describes the Christian New Testament?
Writings of Paul
The story of Abraham and his descendants
many gospels
Accounts of Jesus' life.
