Gr. 11 World Religion Exam Review

Question 1

"Submission to God" is the definition of this word:

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 2

Which of the following is the name of a central school of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

the Mahayana

Question 3

The Jewish Sabbath Day is celebrated:

Accepted Answer

From Friday sunset to Saturday sundown

Question 4

In Judaism, the leather straps and black boxes containing prayers are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Tefillin

Question 5

Which story makes reference to Earth on Turtle's back?

Accepted Answer

Iroquois / First Nations creation story

Question 6

A successor to Muhammad is referred to as a:

Accepted Answer

Caliph

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a creed?

Accepted Answer

Gerut

Question 8

Harijans are:

Accepted Answer

the Children of God

Question 9

Karma refers to:

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 10

An ayat is known as a chapter for which Holy Book?

Accepted Answer

Qur'an

Question 11

This is the soul of the universe, from which all existing things arise & return:

Accepted Answer

Brahman

Question 12

Ramadan fasting helps Muslims to:

Accepted Answer

Become more aware of mortality

Question 13

The Khalsa inspired which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The 5 Ks

Question 14

The Laws of Kashruth refers to:

Accepted Answer

Kosher Laws

Question 15

Mahatma Gandhi was:

Accepted Answer

A spiritual leader for Hindus

Question 16

In Hinduism, the illusion of this world is known as:

Accepted Answer

Maya

Question 17

In Buddhism, this visual symbol refers to:

Accepted Answer

The 8-fold Path

Question 18

Shiva is the Hindu Deity responsible for:

Accepted Answer

Destruction

Question 19

In Native Spirituality, its the ability to memorize, be fluent and convey stories:

Accepted Answer

Oracy

Question 20

This term, which means struggle, is often misunderstood, causing phobia towards this religion:

Accepted Answer

jihad

Question 21

The East-West Schism (in Christianity) occurred because:

Accepted Answer

Geography, language and doctrinal differences

Question 22

The central shrine of Islamic worship in Mecca is called:

Accepted Answer

the Ka'bah

Question 23

Which of the following is forbidden in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol

Question 24

In Buddhism, the belief is that there is no permanent self is:

Accepted Answer

Annata

Question 25

In Buddhism, Annica is the belief that:

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 26

The belief that all things (living and non-living) have souls, is referred to as:

Accepted Answer

Animism

Question 27

Which is NOT one of the Four Sights that Buddha saw that changed his life?

Accepted Answer

Jealousy

Question 28

They believe that it is His will to send a great leader to the world to bring harmony & peace.

Accepted Answer

YHWH

Question 29

A Bodhisattva is:

Accepted Answer

One who delays nirvana for the sake of helping others

Question 30

The cow is considered sacred to which Eastern Religion?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Gr. 11 World Religion Exam Review

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Gr. 11 World Religion Exam Review

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