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A review for World Religions Exam
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1
The _____ became the basis for morality for Jews and later for Christians.
Old Testament
Torah
Jewish Laws
Ten Commandments
2
After the Hebrews escape from Egypt, what does Moses receive from God on Mount Sinai?
Qur'an
New Testament
Eight Fold Path
Ten Commandments
3
The religion of Islam is _____.
Philosophy
Monotheistic
Polytheistic
Cult
4
Who is the last prophet sent from Allah?
Muhammad
Jesus
Moses
Paul
5
The first caliph of Islam was Muhammad's
father-in-law Abu Bakr
wife Khadija
daughter Fatimah
son-in-law
6
_____ means to believe in one God.
Covenant
Synagogue
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
7
Besides the ocean what is the other natural barrier that protects China?
Thick Forrest
Mountains
Great Wall of China
Rivers
8
Islam and _____ were two major religions that developed from Judaism.
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Protestant
9
Before Muhammad founded Islam he had been a
Prophet
Teacher
Sheikh
Trader
10
_____ is rebirth of the soul.
Karma
Reincarnation
Analects
Dharmas
11
What miracle did God/Moses perform to sae the Israelites?
Walked on water
Turn water to wine
Parting of the Red Sea
Kept the oil lamps on for eight
12
Shinto is a _____.
Monotheistic religion
Polytheistic religion
pilosophy
Braman
13
How many times per day are Muslims supposed to pray?
5
3
2
4
14
What was the last of the 10 plagues?
Death of first born Egyptian males
Locusts
Gnats
Frogs
15
A _____ is a Jewish house of worship.
Cantor
Temple
Mosque
Synagogue
16
_____ is celebrated by Jews and Christians in honor of Moses leading the Hebrews out of Egypt.
Good Friday
Easter
Passover
Ramadan
17
_____ means to be one with the universe.
Enlightment
Reincarnation
Middle Way
Nirvana
18
The Buddha believed that sufferinng is caused by
denying material reality
the Mandate of Heaven
the desire to satisfy oneself
violating the laws of God
19
_____ are spiritual teachers who help spread Hindu beliefs.
Brahmans
Pujas
Pariahs
Gurus
20
Shintoism is most closely associated with which country?
Europe
China
Italy
Japan
21
People who follow the religion of Islam are known as
Shintoists
Israelites
Islamists
Muslims
22
_____ was the normal method of execution of criminals by the Romans
Crucifixion
Firing Squard
Resurrection
Hanging
23
Muslims refer to Jews and Christians as _____.
People of Abraham
People of the Book
People of the Word
People of Allah
24
What is the aim of a Buddhist's life?
Enlightenment
Heaven
Peace
Happiness
25
A Muslim required journey to Mecca is known as a _____.
Hajj
Zakat
Hijab
Jahad
26
In what State was Confucius born?
Qi
Lu
Shiji
Li
27
Which animal should Jewish people not eat?
Deer
Cow
Sheep
Pig
28
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Hindu
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
29
Who is considered the first Jew?
Jesus
Moses
Muhammad
Abraham
30
Muslims consider Muhammad to be
an angel
a prophet
divine
immortal
31
How did Judaism differ from other religions of ancient time?
taught that reincarnatiuon led to the end of suffering
taught that there was one God for all people
taught that only the priests had access to divine will
taught that the HHebrew king was part god
32
___ was a philosopher whose ideas have influenced civilization in China until the 20th century.
Qin Shihuangdi
Siddhartha Gautama
Asoka
Confucius
33
The Islamic leader who was considered the "successor to the Prophet", had the title of
Imam
caliph
ayatollah
sultan
34
What is the name Muslims use for God?
Jesus
God
Allah
Brahman
35
Which of the following is the name of the Islamic Holy Book?
Torah
Bible (Old & New Testament)
Five Classics
Qur'an
36
The first year of the Muslim calendar marks the
Birth of Muhammad
Appearance of the Angel Gavriel
Death of Muhammad
Migration to Medina (Yathrib)
37
In Buddhism, _____ is the most common form of worship.
Prayers
Fasting
Rituals
Meditation
38
What is the name of the most important God in the Hindu religion?
Brahman
Vishnu
Ganesh
Shiva
39
"What is good for the group is of greater concern than what is good for the individual".
Inuit
China
Mexico
Japan
40
After Confucius' death, his followers collected his sayings into a book called
Five Cllassics
Sanskrit
Analects
Torah
41
A _____ is a formal agreement with God.
Covenant
Scapegoat
Synagogue
Cantor
42
Ramadan is observed by whom?
Jews
Muslims
Buddhist
Christians
43
Hinduism began in _____.
Japan
Hindu Kush
India
China
44
Which of the following is a religious holiday?
April Fool's Day
Columbus Day
Independence Day
Yom Kippur
45
The reason that Islam divided into two main branches was
a conflict over the meaning of the Qur'an
A dispute over who should be caliph or leader of the faith
Differences over the role of religious leaders in Islam
Controversy over the place of sin in Islamic teaching
46
What is the name of the place where Muslims worship?
Temple
Church
Stupa
Mosque
47
Followers of Jesus were called _____.
Mormons
Muslims
Jews
Christians
48
Which of these is NOT a Hindu God?
Muhammad
Ganesh
Vishnu
Shiva
49
Buddha believed if you followed the _____ you could end the cycle of suffering.
Seven Sacraments
Analects
Five Pillars
Eight Fold Path
50
Which of the following is a polytheistic religionn?
Islam
Buddhism
Atheism
Shinto
51
A organized system of beliefs ceremonies practices & worship that center around one or more god
Cantor
Religion
Dharma
Covenant
52
_____ was the founder of Judaism.
Hadrain
David
Soloman
Abraham