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Which of the following is NOT one of the five major world religions?
Jainism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
2
Which of these is an example of how religion interacts with politics?
Religious leaders voting
Churches influencing laws
The Lord's Prayer recited in Parliament
Praying before meals
3
The Buddhist ethical principle of
Ahimsa
means:
Non-violence
Charity
Meditation
Truthfulness
4
Which of the following best defines a belief system?
A legal document defining religious rights
A structured set of principles that guide a person’s worldview and actions
A book of sacred laws
A set of financial rules
5
What is the holiest city in Islam?
Varanasi
Mecca
Rome
Jerusalem
6
In Buddhism, suffering is explained through:
The Nicene Creed
The Five Pillars
The Four Noble Truths
The Ten Commandments
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In Judaism, which text contains ethical teachings?
The Bhagavad Gita
The Torah
The Qur'an
The Vedas
8
What is a key feature of a polytheistic religion?
Belief in no gods
Following the Bible
Belief in one God
Belief in multiple gods
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What is secularism?
The separation of religion from public life
The blending of different faiths
The belief in multiple gods
The worship of nature
10
Which of the following is NOT a role of religion?
Creating personal identity
Dictating scientific theories
Providing rituals and ceremonies
Answering existential questions
11
What is the belief in one God called?
Monotheism
Polytheism
Atheism
Pantheism
12
Which aspect of religion refers to the rules that guide behaviour?
Rituals
Sacred stories
Ethics
Social structure
13
Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with cults?
Open and democratic leadership
Encouragement of questioning and critical thinking
A long history and established traditions
Isolation from society and extreme devotion to a leader
14
What is an example of an individual spiritual experience?
Praying alone
Reading a history book
Attending a weekly religious service
Watching a religious documentary
15
Which of these is an example of a religious symbol?
The periodic table
The cross in Christianity
The United Nations logo
A national flag
16
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Spirituality requires a church
Religion is always peaceful
Religion is institutional, spirituality is personal
They mean the same thing
17
What is an example of interfaith dialogue?
A football game
A science experiment
A political debate
A Muslim and a Christian discussing their beliefs
18
In Hinduism, the cycle of rebirth is called:
Moksha
Karma
Samsara
Nirvana
19
Religion can be a source of:
Social division
Personal meaning
Social unity
All of the above
20
Which of the following is an ethical issue that religions address?
Climate Change
Organ Donation
Dress Standards
Movie Ratings
21
In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of life?
To follow the Ten Commandments
To perform daily sacrifices
To achieve enlightenment (Nirvana)
To gain wealth and status
22
Which of the following is a principle of Catholic Social Teaching?
The power of the state
The importance of wealth
The rule of kings
The dignity of the human person
23
What is the main difference between a religion and a cult?
Cults believe in multiple gods, religions have one
There is no difference between the two
Religions are older and more accepted, cults are newer and controversial
Religions focus on worship, while cults focus on science
24
In Christianity, what is the Golden Rule?
Two wrongs don't make a right
An eye for an eye
Survival of the fittest
Treat others how you want to be treated
25
The Islamic concept of
Halal
refers to:
Prayers
Forbidden actions
Permissible actions
Sacred places
26
In Hinduism, what is the law of cause and effect known as?
Samsara
Dharma
Karma
Moksha
27
Which religion is the most followed in the world?
Hinduism
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
28
What is a challenge religion faces in contemporary society?
Increased secularism
More government funding
Growing membership
Fewer ethical issues
29
A person who does not believe in any religion is called:
Monotheist
Agnostic
Atheist
Theist
30
The Five Pillars of Islam include:
Fasting, faith, reincarnation, prayer, and silence
Prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and faith
Commandments, tithing, meditation, pilgrimage, and law
Diet, prayer, meditation, offerings, and faith
31
Which is an example of a religious ritual?
Graduation
Watching a movie
Baptism
Choir performance
32
What is one key function of religion in society?
Entertainment
Selling products
promoting conflict
Providing social cohesion
33
Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 aspects of religion?
Symbols
Sacred texts
Economic system
Rituals
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How does religion influence ethical decision making?
By preventing freedom of thought
By enforcing laws
By offering moral guidelines
By controlling the government
