World Religions

Question 1

What is the holy book of Buddhism called?

Accepted Answer

The Tripitaka

Question 2

The caste system is...

Accepted Answer

the social class system that the Hindu religion believes in

Question 3

What is Easter a celebration of?

Accepted Answer

The death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ

Question 4

Christians worship in a ....

Accepted Answer

Church

Question 5

A major difference between Christianity and Judaism is

Accepted Answer

The Christian belief that Jesus is the Messiah

Question 6

Which two religions follow the Ten Commandments?

Accepted Answer

Judaism and Christianity

Question 7

In Hindu Temples, statues are...

Accepted Answer

All of these

Question 8

What cities grew due to the spread of Islam

Accepted Answer

Baghdad and Cordoba

Question 9

Celebrates Yom Kippur as a chance for new beginning and an opportunity for forgiveness.

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 10

Nirvana in the Buddhist religion means...

Accepted Answer

Reaching a point of no more suffering

Question 11

Which religion considers Siddhartha Gautama to be it's founder?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 12

Who is recognized as the father of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 13

What religion celebrates Easter?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 14

Why are there so many different denominations of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Jesus's teachings are interpreted in many different ways.

Question 15

Which religion does not have roots in Jerusalem?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 16

Muslims worship in a ...

Accepted Answer

Mosque

Question 17

What do Hindus believe the Ganges River can do?

Accepted Answer

Wash away sin and illness

Question 18

The Holy Book of this religion is called the Vedas.

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 19

Buddhists believe that people suffer because...

Accepted Answer

They continue to want and desire things they cannot have

Question 20

The belief in rebirth by Buddhism and Hinduism is called

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

Question 21

Hindus believe that this river is especially sacred.

Accepted Answer

Ganges River

Question 22

The holy book of this religion is the Qur'an or Koran.

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 23

What animal is sacred in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Cow

Question 24

The fourth pillar of Islam is Sawm. What is Sawm?

Accepted Answer

Muslims fast during the holy month of Ramadan

Question 25

Over 33% of the world practices this religion.

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 26

Hindus believe that this has cleansing powers and is a source of renewal and life...

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 27

Muslims are not allowed to consume which of the following

Accepted Answer

Pork and alcohol

Question 28

Before entering a holy building to pray Muslims

Accepted Answer

Wash their feet, hands, and face

Question 29

Who is the founder of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 30

The Hindu belief in a place of perfect peace and happiness

Accepted Answer

Moksha

World Religions

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World Religions

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