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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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1
According to the Torah, what collection of statements did God give to Moses?
The Ten Commandments
The Sutras
The Qur'an
The Tanakh
2
Mr. Piche believes and follows which religion?
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
3
During the daylight hours of Ramadan, Muslims must what?
Eat and sleep
Meditate
Fast
Study
4
The Buddha believed you can reach enlightenment by following what?
Ten Commandments
Five Pillars
Eightfold Path
Nirvana
5
This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha
Vesak
Eid al-Fitr
Passover
6
This holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus
Easter
Christmas
Divali
Passover
7
What is considered the supreme being or power for Hindus?
Allah
Krishna
Brahman
Brahma
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An important holiday for Buddhists, celebrating the birth of their founder is what?
Hannukah
Vesak
Christmas
Divali
9
Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants). This idea comes from where?
Qur'an
The Gospels
Four Noble Truths
Enlightenment
10
Which of these holidays is important for Hindus, celebrating their New Year?
Divali
Vesak
Passover
Eid al-fitr
11
The belief in, or worship of, only ONE god
polytheism
nontheism
Atheism
monotheism
12
This man is considered the founder of Judaism
Siddartha
Abraham
Jesus
Muhammad
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This holiday is important for Jews, celebrating the Exodus (escape of slavery)
Hannakuh
Passover
Ramadan
Easter
14
2 of Hinduism's holy books are what?
The Torah and Tanakh
Vedas and Ramayana
Qur'an and Hadiths
Old and New Testaments
15
In Hinduism, the caste system is most closely related to what term?
world religion
population
social pyramid
educational system
16
All Muslims must make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime is called what?
Baptism
Shahada
Hajj
Zakat
17
In the end, all of the religions basically teach what idea?
make as much money as possible
be a good person
live in constant fear
be selfish and greedy
18
This is the Jewish place of worship
Church
Mosque
Shrine
Synagogue
19
The part of the bible that tells the story of Jesus's birth, life, teachings, death, and resurrection
Torah
New Testament/Gospels
Hadiths
Old Testament
20
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
pray 5 times a day
do not lie or gossip
Pilgrimage to Mecca
fasting
21
What are the two main holy books for Islam?
Vedas and the Ramayana
Qur'an and Hadiths
Torah and Tanakh
Gospel and Old Testament
22
The Qur'an is full of beautiful verses. Since Muhammad was a ____, they believed he was speaking the word of God
Teacher
Merchant
Carpenter
Prince
23
What was NOT a type of suffering Prince Siddhartha experienced when he left the palace?
aging
sickness
material posessions
death
24
What you do in this life will determine the outcome of your next life is what
reincarnation
karma
dharma
samsara
25
A system of beliefs and practices that guides everyday life, usually includes worshiping a god or gods
Dharma
Hajj
Polytheism
Religion
26
The Tanakh and Torah are holy books for which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
27
Escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom is what
Nirvana
Exodus
Baptism
Tzedakah
28
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have their origins in which region?
Southeast Asia
North Africa
Europe
Southwest Asia/middle east
29
A religion that doesn't include the belief or worship in a god or gods
polytheism
atheism
nontheism
monotheism
30
This religion has the 2nd largest amount of followers
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
31
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called what
dharma
pilgrimage
karma
samsara
32
The disbelief in the existence of god or gods.
nontheism
atheism
monotheism
polytheism
33
Which two religions began in India?
Christianity and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Hinduism and Judaism
Hinduism and Islam
34
According to Christians, how was Jesus executed by the Romans?
crucifixion
lethal injection
burned alive
hanging
35
A Christian sacrament that washes away sin and makes a person member of the church
Shahada
Barmitzvah
Baptism
Holy Communion
36
Ideal state of happiness and peace is what
Nirvana
Hajj
Four Noble Truths
Dharma
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According to Buddhists, to achieve nirvana and reach enlightenment people must practice what
Fasting
Meditation
Prayer
Dancing