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In this religion, Brahman has three personalities of these gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
2
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
Tipitaka
Old Testament
New Testament -gospels
Qur'an
3
This religion was not founded by an individual person but it developed over time.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hindusim
4
While seeking enlightenment, what did Siddhartha do over the course of six years?
Spoke to Muhammad daily
Meditated, fasted, and debated
Ate pork and shellfish
Stayed awake for 24 hours
5
Ancient Romans were polytheistic. What does this mean?
They believed in one god.
They did not believe in god.
They believed in two gods.
They believed in many gods.
6
What is the holy book for Muslims?
Bible
Qur’an
Torah
Vedas
7
Kosher food laws in this religion indicate that milk and meat should not be consumed together.
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
8
The Hebrews united under 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. What was the name of this kingdom?
Bethelem
Mecca
Israel
puja
9
What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
He brought gifts to Jesus
He was one of the apostles
He wrote the New Testament
10
This Muslim group believes that the caliph needed to be a relative of the Prophet (Muhammad)
Shi’a
Sunni
11
Muslims are monotheistic. What is god called in Arabic?
Allah
Yahweh
Buddha
Jesus
12
These guidelines were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Law of the Twelve Tables
Ten Commandments
Vedas
The Quran
13
How did Buddhism spread in Asia?
Trade and warfare
It did not spread in Asia
missionaries and moksha
Trade and missionaries
14
This is one way that Ashoka spread Buddhism
He forced people to convert.
He created the Law of the Twelve Tables.
He developed Hammurabi's code of laws.
He carved the teachings down on pillars.
15
Christians and Jews disagree about the history of this figure.
Muhammad
Jesus
Moses
Siddhartha
16
In this religion, the cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for temporary pleasures
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
17
At the age of 29, Siddhartha went outside the palace and saw all of the following except...
An old man
A wandering holy man who seemed miserable
A corpse being carried to the cremation grounds
A sick man
18
The map shows how this religion spread
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
19
In Hinduism, this is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
nirvana
vedas
samsara
moksha
20
This is the sacred text in Judaism. It focuses mainly on the Old Testament.
Qu'ran
Vedas
Bible
Torah
21
The apostle Paul helped the development of Christianity by doing all of the following except...
Spreading and interpreting Christ’s teachings
Said that Christianity should welcome all converts
Wrote letters called Epistles to groups of believers
By having discussions with Jesus
22
This is the release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
apostles
Eightfold Path
moksha
hajj
23
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
Qur'an
Old Testament
Tipitaka
New Testament
24
This person was kept isolated in a palace as a young child.
Moses
Muhammad
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
25
Which religion spread throughout the Roman empire?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
26
After seeing four things outside the palace, what did Siddhartha do next?
Begin writing the vedas under the bodhi tree
Swim in the Ganges River
Search for religious truth and an end to suffering
Return to the palace for five years
27
In Islam this body of a law regulates family life, moral conduct, business, and community
Jihad
Shari’a
Hajj
Shahadah
28
In this religion, the sacred writings (
Tipitaka)
were on palm leaves and collected in baskets.
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
29
These two religions believe in reincarnation.
Hinduism and Islam
Islam and Judaism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Christianity and Judaism
30
These are individuals chosen as messengers to reveal God’s will to his people.
prophets
followers
monks
missionaries
31
Solomon completed all of the following tasks except...
Built a home for the Ark of the Covenant
Built a powerful trading empire
Built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
Built a temple in Jerusalem
32
Who are the teachers of the faith in Judaism?
rabbis
priests
imam
pope
33
What religion is represented by this symbol?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
34
To Muslims, this term means "struggle" or "exerted effort"
sharia
hajj
jihad
zakah
35
This is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims should make during their lifetime.
sharia
hajj
salah
jihad
36
In this religion, the Ganges River may bring a person closer to moksha after passing away.
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
37
The Hebrews asked God for protection & Abraham promised to obey God. This is an example of a...
mecca
Ten Commandments
covenant
nirvana
38
This is the sacred text in Hinduism-- a collection of hymns written in Sanskrit.
Torah
Qu'ran
Bible
Vedas
39
What are these five things: Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage?
The Five Pillars of Hinduism
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Christianity
The Five Pillars of Judaism
40
The map shows how this religion spread.
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Islam
41
How did the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, react to Jesus’ popularity?
He exiled Jesus to Greece
He appointed Jesus to serve in the government
Jesus was arrested, put on trial & sentenced to be crucified
He poisoned Jesus.
42
Who was chosen to be the “father” of the Hebrew people?
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
43
After the angel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad, Muhammad realized all of the following except...
Muhammad was convinced that he was the last of the prophets
All other Gods must be abandoned
More idols must be worshipped
Allah was the one and only God
44
This religion has sharia restrictions on eating pork and drinking alcohol. Meat must be halal.
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
45
This Muslim group followed the Umayyads; viewed Abu Bakr as the rightful ruler.
Sunni
Shi’a
46
Hinduism originated at this location.
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
Han China
Indus River Valley
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The map shows how this religion spread
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
