A summary of the Eightfold Path

right attitudes and actions to end suffering and attain enlightenment

liberation from the cycle of rebirth

the core doctrines of Allah

Allah, Angels, Holy Books, Prophets, End Times, Predestination

How did Hinduism develop into the religion it is today?

over time, combining old traditions, nature worship, and religious ideas

There is no god but Allah, and Muhammed is his prophet.

Which of the following could be a Christian alternative to yoga?

Prayer and Scripture-based meditation

Judaistic customs and traditions (3)

kosher diet, circumcision, sabbath observance

What are the two main ways of thinking that have shaped how people understand life? (2)

Western thought = greek philosophy and Christianity, Eastern thought = asian religions and hinduism

The difference between Islam and Christianity, regarding salvation

earning salvation vs receiving it by grace

a god appearing on earth in human or animal form

How does Islam describe Allah?

All-powerful, impersonal, righteous judge

What do Hindus believe happens after death?

the soul is reborn, reincarnation

Buddhism summarized in one sentence

You yourself must make the effort

Jewishness could be defined as...

God's chosen people called to follow His law while waiting for the Messiah

Scripture in Judaism (3)

Tanakh (Old Testament), Talmud (rabbinic texts(, Torah (five Books of Moses(

The branches of Buddhism

Vajrayana (occult elements), Zen (meditation), Mahayana (liberal), Theravada (conservative)

From Friday at sunset to Saturday at sunset

How could one define "religion?"

beliefs, doctrines, moral codes, rituals and worship of a deity

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1
A summary of the Eightfold Path
a sequence of reincarnations to reach nirvana
rituals to earn favor from the gods
a collection of Buddhist holidays and festivals
right attitudes and actions to end suffering and attain enlightenment
2
A belief that doesn't focus on a god ("God doesn't matter")
Atheism
Pantheism
Non-theism
Monotheism
3
The Torah is handwritten on scrolls made of animal skin
True
False
4
Which place is considered the birthplace of Islam?
Medina
Mecca
Rome
Jerusalem
5
"Moksha" in Hinduism
liberation from the cycle of rebirth
obedience to temple laws
enlightenment under a tree
union with ancestors
6
the core doctrines of Allah
Allah, Angels, Holy Books, Prophets, End Times, Predestination
Righteous Duty, Cause and Effect, Cycle of Rebirth, Divine Incarnation
The Trinity, Reincarnation and Salvation through Jesus Christ
Nobody cares
7
The nation of Israel was formally established at Moriah, when God gave the Ten Commandments
False
True
8
Islam means: to submit, surrender or commit oneself
True
False
9
Who is believed to have delivered Allah’s revelations to Muhammad?
Michael
Shaitan
Qur'an
Gabriel
10
Mecca
the only city in which Muslims can pray
birthplace of Allah
the holy city
political capital of Islam
11
How did Hinduism develop into the religion it is today?
it was founded by a prophet who wrote the Hindu scriptures
in China, spreading to India through trade
over time, combining old traditions, nature worship, and religious ideas
It was created in modern times by blending Buddhism and Christianity.
12
Christianity = Jesus is the promised Messiah and the Son of God. Judaism = waiting for the Messiah to come.
False
True
13
Most conservative and traditional branch of Judaism
conservative
orthodox
reform
messianic
14
Muslims believe in the resurrection and judgment
True
False
15
Buddha claimed, "to die is to suffer"
True
False
16
What marks the great divide between Judaism and Christianity?
Jesus Christ
The Millenial
Jews and Gentiles
Paul's teachings
17
Zen leads to peace through meditation and inner awareness, according to Buddhism
False
True
18
Siddharta Gautama renounced wealth, became a monk, and pursued enlightenment
True
False
19
The Shahadah
There is no god but Allah, and Jesus is his prophet.
Allah is one, and Christ was just a prophet
There is no god but Allah, and Muhammed is his prophet.
There is no god but Muhammad, and Allah is his messenger.
20
Understanding the term 'polytheism' is also essential
the belief in multiple gods
lack of belief in the existence of God
the belief in one god
the belief in many gods working together as on
21
Karma = actions affect your future rebirths
False
True
22
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions recorded by history
True
False
23
Which of the following could be a Christian alternative to yoga?
Chanting Hindu mantras with new meaning
Doing yoga poses but calling it stretching
Prayer and Scripture-based meditation
Emptying the mind for spiritual openness
24
Judaistic customs and traditions (3)
lighting incense
fasting
kosher diet
circumcision
sabbath observance
baptism
25
What are the two main ways of thinking that have shaped how people understand life? (2)
Western thought = greek philosophy and Christianity
Northern thought = roman philosophy and Judaism
Eastern thought = asian religions and hinduism
Southern thought = sweet Carolina and barbecue sauce
26
Buddha taught that the only way to rid oneself of selfish desire was through self-effort
False
True
27
The difference between Islam and Christianity, regarding salvation
earning salvation vs receiving it by grace
there is no difference
doing good deeds vs proclaiming the gospel
buying salvation vs being spiritually dead
28
avatar
a symbol used in prayer rituals
a sacred Hindu temple
a spiritual leader or priest
a god appearing on earth in human or animal form
29
How does Islam describe Allah?
a god among many in Islam.
All-powerful, impersonal, righteous judge
a loving father
Allah is a weak and passive god
30
Christianity and Hinduism are fundamentally similar
False
True
31
What do Hindus believe happens after death?
the soul ceases to exist
judgment before God
the soul is reborn, reincarnation
the soul goes to eternal heaven
32
Buddhism summarized in one sentence
Wealth and success
We are all divine
Good behavior leads to heaven
You yourself must make the effort
33
The concept of "sin" is not found in Buddhism
False
True
34
The Qur'an is place above the Talmud, Psalms and Gospel
False
True
35
Sacred texts of Theravada Buddhism
Tripitaka
Upanishads
Holy Scripture
Buddhist Mythology
36
Buddhism was founded in the 6th century
False
True
37
Muhammed claimed to be divine
False
True
38
What is the Hindu term for moral duty and right living?
Bhakti
nirvana
karma
dharma
39
Islam is loving in the west, oppressive in the east
True
False
40
Judaistic view on sin
man is not born good or evil
man is born in sin
man is born good
man is sin
41
Jewishness could be defined as...
God’s chosen people, who believe in Jesus and follow his teachings
God's chosen people called to follow His law while waiting for the Messiah
A religion or a nationality
A religious group devoted to enlightenment through meditation and prayer
42
Hinduism explained in one sentence
Brahman is a personal god
Priests are divine
We are all divine,
We are in the spiritual realm
43
A key concept in religion to understand is 'monotheism' ...
the belief in many gods working together as one
the belief in one god
the belief in multiple gods
lack of belief in the existence of God
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Scripture in Judaism (3)
Tanakh (Old Testament)
HaBrit HaChadasha (New Testament(
Our'an
Talmud (rabbinic texts(
Torah (five Books of Moses(
Sefarim Chitzoniyim (Apokrypha)
45
Certain prophets that Islam holds in high regard
Peter, Paul, John, Luke
Abraham, Noah, David, Jesus
Zeus, Confucius, Socrates, Thor
Krishna, Buddha, Shiva, Rama
46
The branches of Buddhism
Nirvanayana (enlightened status)
Siddhayana (spiritual)
Vajrayana (occult elements)
Zen (meditation)
Mahayana (liberal)
Theravada (conservative)
47
Sabbath
Only during the daytime on Saturday
From Friday morning to Saturday morning
From Friday at sunset to Saturday at sunset
From Saturday morning to Sunday morning
48
How could one define "religion?"
set of traditions passed down through generations to maintain social order
the pursuit of inner peace and enlightenment through moral living
the belief in many gods and supernatural beings that control human destiny
beliefs, doctrines, moral codes, rituals and worship of a deity
49
Buddha claimed to be the way to salvation
False
True
50
What is yoga originally designed for in Hinduism?
stretching and stress relief
focusing on school work
preparing for war
uniting with Brahman
51
What does the name Buddha mean?
The Holy One
The Good Teacher
The Enlightened One
The One Who Meditates
52
Founder of Buddhism
Krishna
Siddartha Gautama
Dalai Lama
Guantanamo Bay
53
In Hinduism there are millions of gods, but ultimately all are part of Brahman
True
False
54
Infidels can be enslaved by Islamic rules
True
False
55
Muslims pray five times a day to please Muhammed
False
True
56
What is the Hindu view of God?
A single god named Allah
No gods, only nature
Many gods, all part of Brahman
One god who created the world
57
How do Hindus view Jesus?
as a teacher of western truth
as one of many avatars
as the only son of God
as a prophet of Allah
58
The worship of the one true God began at creation, long before Hinduism existed
True
False
59
Where did Muhammad probably learn about monotheism?
through divine revelation alone
in the caravan trade
in Medina, after founding Islam
in the Kaaba in Mecca
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nirvana
A meeting of the soul with God Almighty
A spiritual energy that controls the universe
A state of peace where desire and suffering end
A cycle of rebirth through many lifetimes
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The sacred texts of Hinduism
Tripitaka
Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
Qur'an
Torah and Psalms
62
The belief that everything is god, all living things are part of a divine force
Non-theism
Monotheism
Pantheism
Atheism
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A one-sentence explanation of Islam.
the worship of Muhammad as a god.
everyone is guaranteed entry into paradise by Allah
a peaceful religion that teaches love and forgiveness above all else
Allah is one, and Christ was just a prophet
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According to Buddhism, "The Middle Way" is...
living for Christ while still pursuing worldly desires
a balance between prayer and idol worship
a life between luxury and extreme self-denial
a path of strict fasting and isolation
65
What is the islamic statement of belief called?
Shema
Shahadah
Vedas
Nicene Creed
66
Which of the following best represents Western thought? (3)
the Bible shows God as a personal Creator
Hard work leads to salvation
Time is linear, progressing towards a final judgment
God is a divine force
The universe has a plan and a purpose
The world is an illusion
67
Siddharta Gautama escaped poverty, became a prince and pursued enlightenment
False
True
68
Pilgrimage to Mecca is required once in a Muslim's lifetime
False
True
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What, according to prophecy, would cause Siddhartha Gautama to seek salvation?
seeing sickness, old age, death, and a monk
losing his family and wealth
dreaming of a peaceful kingdom
meeting an old gypsy fortune teller, a dark-skinned boy and a snake
70
Branch in Judaism that believes in Yeshua as the Messiah
orthodox
reform
conservative
messianic
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What is the Hindu view of time?
time ends with final judgment
time moves forward once
time is a cycle that repeats forever
time has no meaning
72
Islam is an Abrahamic religion
False
True
73
Jewishness and Christianity are the same
True
False
74
According to Islam, there is no true free will
False
True
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Judaism
A tradition centered around worshiping through temple ceremonies
Foundation for the Christian faith but still waiting for the Messiah
Jesus is the spiritual Messiah, not the political one
Jesus will return a second time as the Messia
76
Islam's deity
Muhammed
Vishnu
Allah
Zeus
77
Judaism regarding salvation
penance
through commitment to the Law and moral living
by grace through faith
indulgences
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Heaven is a place of forbidden pleasures, according to Islam
False
True
79
According to Hinduism, what determines a person’s social class or caste?
Karma
Nobody knows
Age
Wealth
80
Which beliefs reflect the Eastern way of thinking? (3)
salvation is about escaping the cycle of reincarnation
Time moves in a straight line and will eventually reach an end
Influenced by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle
God is rational, loving and personal
God is a unifying force, present in everything
the world is temporary, ever-changing, an illusion
81
What are the Four Noble Truths described by Buddha as part of the Middle Way?
The Eightfold Path leads to the end of suffering
Life involves suffering
Desire leads to joy and purpose
Ending desire ends suffering
Suffering is caused by desire
Embrace godly desires to find true fulfillment
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The cow is specially sacred in Hinduism
True
False
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Why should Christians be cautious with yoga?
it's harmful to one's physical health
its spiritual roots do not align with biblical faith
there is no reason to be cautious
it replaces prayer and scripture readi
84
Why is Buddhism appealing to many people? Because ...
it requires no effort or discipline
it teaches that suffering is solved by avoiding desire, love and compassion
it clearly states the problem (suffering) and the solution (ending desire)
it promises a higher station in the next life
85
What is the goal of Hinduism?
to go to paradise with gods
to gain power through prayer
to please ancestors in the afterlife
to escape reincarnation and reach Moksha
86
Judaism and Christianity share the same root
False
True
87
The month, during which fasting is required for Muslims
Rabi' al-Awwal
Dhul-Hijjah
Ramadan
Muharram
88
Biblical faith predates all other religions and began with...
abstract gods
Nature gods
God Himself
the universe
89
Which core belief is shared by both Hinduism and Buddhism?
worship of millions of gods
being reborn as the same person until you reach heaven
salvation by faith in one true god
karma, reincarnation and meditation
90
What does the elephant symbolize in Hinduism?
wisdom and good fortune
war and power
silence and meditation
evil spirits
91
Jesus is an avatar of God
False
True
92
Jewish Holy Days and Festivals (3)
Passover
Yom Kuppur
Diwali
Eid al-Fitr
Rosh Hashanah
Christmas
93
What are the holy books in Islam besides the Qur’an?
The New Testament, The Vedas, and The Dead Sea Scrolls
The Talmud, The Book of Enoch, and The Upanishads
Torah, Psalms and Gospel
Old and New Testament
94
He leads the wicked (according to Islam)
Shaitan
Allah
Christ
Gabriel
95
Which quote reflects the core teaching of Zen Buddhism?
Look to Buddha, and hie will live within you
The Buddha lives only in those who follow the Eightfold Path.
Pray daily to Buddha for inner peace
Look within, you are the Budda
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Buddhism views wrongdoings in terms of...
Nobody cares
Rebellions against a Holy God
Ignorance, desire or actions that generate bad karma
Breaking sacred commandments and offending a god.
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Harsh punishments included in the Shariah Law (3)
amputation
burning at the stake
there are no harsh punishments
banishment to the desert
stoning
death penalty
98
Brahman
an impersonal force that connects all life in Hinduism
the founder of Hinduism
the Hindu word for heaven
a powerful Hindu god with human form
99
Judaism originated with God's call to Abraham
True
False
100
The goal of Buddhism is to achieve moksha
True
False
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Three ways to achieve Moksha, according to Hinduism
dharma = duty and works
Bhakti = devotion to a deity
trimurti = hindu trinity
jnana = knowledge and meditation
shiva = destroying and renewing
puja = worshiping gods
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What is the Eightfold Path in Buddhism?
A guide to right living that leads to the end of suffering
A list of Buddhist gods to pray to
A pilgrimage path to sacred temples
A set of eight reincarnation stages
103
What are some of the major world religions other than Christianity?
Judaism, Mormonism, and Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodoxy
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism
Atheism, Evolution, and Science.
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Who is Krishna in Hinduism?
a Hindu warrior god
the son of Brahma
the 8th avatar of Vishnu
the founder of Hinduism

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