What does Passover commemorate?

The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt

What is the covenant in Judaism?

It's promise that God will protect and care for Jewish people

What is religious tolerance?

Allowing people to practice their religion freely

What is the definition of religious fundamentalism

A strict interpretation and adherence to religious beliefs

Who are the Rohingya?

A muslim ethnic minority from Myanmar that has faces persecution

What does the term creedal religion imply about Christianity

It emphasizes having the right beliefs

What is one of the prohibitions observed by some Jewish people during Sabbath?

They cannot brush their teeth, They cannot use a toothbrush

Who is Prophet Muhammad in Islam?

The founder of Islam and the final prophet

What is the mandate of heaven?

A divine right granted to Chinese emperors

Which of the following is true about different Christian denominations such as Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy

Have varying beliefs about theological concepts such as the nature of God

What is Islamic Extremism?

A radical interpretation of Islam that advocates for the use of violence

How do many Muslims view the depiction of Muhammad?

They avoid visual depictions to prevent idol worship

An Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection

How do Jewish communities maintain their identity and traditions?

Through education, community ties, and celebrations

How did Christianity branch off from Judaism?

It developed when Jesus' followers began teaching that he was the Messiah

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1
Secularism is the belief that government and religion should be separate
False
True
2
Ramadan happens on the same dates every year
True
False
3
You can have good or bad karma
False
True
4
What does Passover commemorate?
The victory of the Maccabees over the Greeks
The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
The harvest season and the beginning of Spring
The giving of the Torah at Mt Sinai
5
Where was Shintoism founded
Japan
India
Korea
China
6
The Holiday that celebrates the Birth of Jesus
Confucius
Shabaat
Christmas
Easter
7
What is the covenant in Judaism?
It's promise that God will protect and care for Jewish people
A historical document outlining the laws of the land
A ritual performed during Jewish holidays
A collection of stories
8
Which religion did Islam branch off from?
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
9
A day of rest in Jewish tradition
Samsara
Christmas
Torii Gate
Shabaat
10
What is religious tolerance?
Forcing others to follow a specific religion
Believing that only one religion is correct and banning others
Allowing people to practice their religion freely
Ignoring all religions and their practices
11
The belief that consciousness is reborn after death
Dragon
Vedas
reincarnation
karma
12
Means many Gods
Allah
Samsara
Monotheistic
Polythesitic
13
Founder of Buddhism
Samsara
Gautama
Torah
Hajj
14
Which way must Muslims face when they pray?
It doesn't matter
North
Towards the sky
Mecca
15
Founder of Confucianism
Allah
Torah
Shabaat
Confucius
16
Islam's holy book
Vedas
Quran
Bible
Torah
17
The Holy Book for Christianity
Quran
The Ten Commandments
Bible
Torah
18
Which Religion is the grandparent to Christianity and Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
19
What is the definition of religious fundamentalism
The belief that all religions are equally true and should be combined
The practice of adapting religious beliefs to fir modern cultural vlaues
A strict interpretation and adherence to religious beliefs
Movement that promotes the complete separation of religion from daily life
20
A pilgrimage that each Muslim must take once in their life.
Reincarnation
Allah
Hajj
Quran
21
Judaism's religious text
Quran
Vedas
Bible
Torah
22
What do Hindus call their spiritual power?
Dharma
Atman
Brahman
Karma
23
What does the term Zionism refer to?
A politcal movement for a Jewish state
A type of food
A traditional Jewish prayer
A Jewish holiday
24
Who are the Rohingya?
A Hindu community in India with a long history
A muslim ethnic minority from Myanmar that has faces persecution
A Christian group in Southeast Asia
A Buddhist ethnic group from Myanmar known for their political influence
25
You have to be ethnically Jewish to follow Judaism
False
True
26
Means one god
Allah
Polythestic
monotheistic
Christmas
27
What does the term creedal religion imply about Christianity
It does not require any beliefs
It emphasizes religious rituals
It focuses only on community services
It emphasizes having the right beliefs
28
A symbol for Taoism
Christmas
Monotheistic
Dragon
Torii Gate
29
What is one of the prohibitions observed by some Jewish people during Sabbath?
They cannot eat bread
They cannot brush their teeth
They cannot use mouthwash
They cannot use a toothbrush
30
Which of these is a Jewish Holiday
Hanukkah
Easter
Diwali
Thanksgiving
31
Who is Prophet Muhammad in Islam?
The founder of Islam and the final prophet
A disciple of Jesus who helped spread Christianity
A Hindu Deity worshipped in temples
A philosopher who wrote the Quran based on his own ideas
32
Who is referred to as The Buddha
Laozi
Confucius
Siddhartha Gautama
Mahatma Gandhi
33
The Christian Bible consists only of the New Testament
False
True
34
Book that is revered by most Hindus
The Ten Commandments
Torah
Bible
Vedas
35
What is the mandate of heaven?
A divine right granted to Chinese emperors
A democratic system where citizens vote for their rulers
A doctrine that required all Chinese people to worship emperor as a god
A contract between the emperor and his officials to share power
36
Which is known as the oldest religion?
Christianity
Hinduism
Confuciamism
Judaism
37
Which of the following is true about different Christian denominations such as Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy
They all have identical beliefs about God, Jesus, salvation, and Scripture
Protestantism and Orthodoxy are branches of Catholicism
Have varying beliefs about theological concepts such as the nature of God
There are no major differences between these denominations
38
Who founded Taoism?
Confucius
Sun Tzu
Buddha
Laozi
39
Moral Guidelines given to Moses
The Ten Commandments
Vedas
Bible
Torah
40
Symbol of Shintoism
Torii Gate
Hajj
Dragon
Christmas
41
Muslims call their God this
Confucius
Allah
God.. duh
Hajj
42
The process of rebirth
Bible
Karma
The Quran
Samsara
43
What is Islamic Extremism?
A traditional Islamic practice followed by all Muslims worldwide
A peaceful interpretation of Islam
A radical interpretation of Islam that advocates for the use of violence
A branch of Islam that focuses solely on charity
44
How do many Muslims view the depiction of Muhammad?
They avoid visual depictions to prevent idol worship
They think it is necessary to honor him with statues
They believe it is important to show his image
They have no specific beliefs about his depiction
45
What is Ramadan
A Hindu celebration honoring multiple deities
A Jewish festival marking the end of the harvest season
A Christian holiday celbrating the birth of Jesus
An Islamic holy month of fasting, prayer, and reflection
46
The lotus flower is a symbol of Christianity
False
True
47
How do Jewish communities maintain their identity and traditions?
By abandoning old customs for new ones
By isolating themselves from other cultures
By focusing soley on modern technology
Through education, community ties, and celebrations
48
Which sacrament in Christianity symbolizes the washing away of sin and the beginning of a new life in Christ?
Confrimation
Baptism
Reconciliation
Eucharist
49
How did Christianity branch off from Judaism?
They were always separate religions with no shared history
Judaism split into two equal branches
It developed when Jesus' followers began teaching that he was the Messiah
Christianity formed when Jewish leaders rewrote their religious texts

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