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5 Major World Religions
5 Major World Religions
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Review on the basic beliefs and ideas of each of the major world religions
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Most holy place for Jews?
Lumbini
Mecca
Israel
Medina
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What you do in this life will determine the outcome of your next life is what
dharma
reincarnation
karma
samsara
3
The belief in, or worship of, only ONE god
Atheism
polytheism
monotheism
nontheism
4
What are the two main holy books for Islam?
Torah and Tanakh
Gospel and Old Testament
Qur'an and Hadiths
Vedas and the Ramayana
5
The Qur'an is full of beautiful verses. Since Muhammad was a ____, they believed he was speaking the word of God
Teacher
Carpenter
Prince
Merchant
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The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called what
karma
dharma
samsara
pilgrimage
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This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan
Passover
Vesak
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
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Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
Pilgrimage to Mecca
do not lie or gossip
fasting
pray 5 times a day
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Place of worship of Hindu?
Mosque
Church
Temple or Mandir
Pagoda
10
Special holiday for Islam?
Diwali
Rosh Hashana
Wesak
Ramadan
11
Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants). This idea comes from where?
Qur'an
Enlightenment
Four Noble Truths
The Gospels
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Escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom is what
Tzedakah
Exodus
Baptism
Nirvana
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The Tanakh and Torah are holy books for which religion?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
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Which two religions began in India?
Hinduism and Judaism
Hinduism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Christianity and Islam
15
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have their origins in which region?
North Africa
Southwest Asia/middle east
Europe
Southeast Asia
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This man is considered the founder of Judaism
Siddartha
Jesus
Abraham
Muhammad
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Holy book for Islam?
Bible
Koran
Talmud
Torah
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The founder of Buddhism was?
Abraham
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
Mohammad
19
What is considered the supreme being or power for Hindus?
Allah
Brahma
Krishna
Brahman
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2 of Hinduism's holy books are what?
Qur'an and Hadiths
Vedas and Ramayana
The Torah and Tanakh
Old and New Testaments
21
A religion that doesn't include the belief or worship in a god or gods
polytheism
atheism
monotheism
nontheism
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The disbelief in the existence of god or gods.
nontheism
polytheism
atheism
monotheism
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What was NOT a type of suffering Prince Siddhartha experienced when he left the palace?
death
sickness
aging
material posessions
24
All Muslims must make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime is called what?
Hajj
Shahada
Zakat
Baptism
25
The holy book for Judaism?
Bible
Koran
Tripitaka
Torah
26
Ideal state of happiness and peace is what
Four Noble Truths
Nirvana
Dharma
Hajj
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The founder of Judaism was?
Abraham
Sidhartha Guatama
Mohammad
Jesus
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Place of worship for Islam?
Mosque
church
synagogue
mandir
29
The founder of Islam was?
Sidhartha Guatama
Mohammad
Jesus
Confucius
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Place of worship for a Buddhist?
pagoda
masque
church
synagogue
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The founder of Hinduism?
Confcius
Unknown
Mohammad
Jesus
32
The part of the bible that tells the story of Jesus's birth, life, teachings, death, and resurrection
Old Testament
Hadiths
Torah
New Testament/Gospels
33
This religion has the 2nd largest amount of followers
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
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In Hinduism, the caste system is most closely related to what term?
social pyramid
population
world religion
educational system
35
A system of beliefs and practices that guides everyday life, usually includes worshiping a god or gods
Dharma
Polytheism
Hajj
Religion
36
According to the Torah, what collection of statements did God give to Moses?
The Tanakh
The Qur'an
The Sutras
The Ten Commandments
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In the end, all of the religions basically teach what idea?
be selfish and greedy
be a good person
live in constant fear
make as much money as possible
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This holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus
Divali
Easter
Passover
Christmas
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This holiday is important for Jews, celebrating the Exodus (escape of slavery)
Easter
Passover
Ramadan
Hannakuh
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During the daylight hours of Ramadan, Muslims must what?
Study
Eat and sleep
Fast
Meditate
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According to Buddhists, to achieve nirvana and reach enlightenment people must practice what
Fasting
Prayer
Meditation
Dancing
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An important holiday for Buddhists, celebrating the birth of their founder is what?
Hannukah
Christmas
Vesak
Divali
43
Religion that believes in the 5 Pillars?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
44
This is the Jewish place of worship
Church
Shrine
Mosque
Synagogue
45
According to Christians, how was Jesus executed by the Romans?
burned alive
crucifixion
lethal injection
hanging
46
Holiday for Christians...
Ramadan
Rosh Hashana
Christmas
Wesak
47
The Buddha believed you can reach enlightenment by following what?
Ten Commandments
Five Pillars
Eightfold Path
Nirvana
48
The founder of Christianity was?
Jesus
Abraham
Sidhartha Guatama
Mohammad
49
Which of these holidays is important for Hindus, celebrating their New Year?
Vesak
Passover
Eid al-fitr
Divali
50
A Christian sacrament that washes away sin and makes a person member of the church
Shahada
Barmitzvah
Baptism
Holy Communion
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Special holiday for Islam?
Wesak
Rosh Hashana
Ramadan
Diwali