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1
What is the process of choosing what is included/excluded from the Bible called?
Pseudepigrapha
Coronation
Canonization
Colonization
2
The Mayan religion is a _________ religion. (Select all that apply)
Monotheistic (Belief in 1 God)
Ancient
Polytheistic (Belief in multiple Gods)
Indigenous
3
What is the primary purpose of observing Shabbat in Judaism?
To remember the giving of the Torah
To celebrate the Jewish New Year
To honor the day of rest and creation
To commemorate the Exodus from Egypt
4
Often, differences in Christian denominations are caused by:
Disagreements about rituals and practices
Differences in political orientation among the believers
Disagreements about the meaning of the scripture
All of the above
5
After the conversion of Mayans in the 14th century, what are the results we see today?
Most Hondurans practice the Mayan religion
Most Hondurans are atheists
82% of Hondurans are Christian
The birth of indigenous religions
6
What are some rules that Mormons have to follow? (Select all that apply)
Practice Shabbat every Friday
Pay a full tithing
Give money you would have spent while fasting to the Church for the poor
Refer to yourself as a member of the Church
7
In Judaism, the idea of the "covenant" primarily refers to:
The set of prayers recited daily in the synagogue
The dietary laws that prohibit the consumption of certain foods
The sacred agreement between God and the Israelites, starting with Abraham
The festival is celebrated during the harvest season
8
Which 4 followers of Jesus wrote about his life and teachings?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John
Luke, John, Paul, Peter
Mark, Luke, Matthew, Joseph
Luke, John, Mary, Joseph
9
Why was the Mayan calendar in the news in 2012?
The calendar displayed an accurate image of the Sun God, Kinich Ahua
Doomsday theories: The calendar ended on December 12th, 2012
According to Mayan theology, 2/3 civilizations were destroyed
The intricate shapes and symbols used in the calendar were handcrafted
10
The yarmalka, challah, prayer shawl, and shofar are all examples of Jewish _______________.
Words
Artifacts
Scriptures
Institutions
11
Major differences among the Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform Jewish denominations are:
All of these
Differences in interpretation of "rest" on Shabbat
The role of women in religious leadership
Beliefs about whether the Torah was written by God or by humans
12
One of the most important teachings of Judaism is:
To learn Hebrew
To say blessings over all things
To tell the story of Passover every year
Monotheism - the belief in one all-powerful god
13
The 3 largest denominations of Christianity are:
Methodism, Lutheranism, Evangelicalism
Roman Catholicism, Orthodox Christianity, Protestantism
Roman Catholicism, Evangelicalism, and Protestantism
Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism, Mormonism
14
Why was The Book of Enoch excluded? (Select all that apply)
Descriptions of angels were viewed as speculative
Doubts over authorship
Lack of widespread acceptance by Jewish and Christian communities
Conflicted with later Christian scriptures
15
Where is the largest Mormon temple and LDS Church headquarters located?
Rock Springs, Wyoming
Salt Lake City, Utah
Brigham City, Utah
Rexburg, Idaho
16
One of the main differences between Jews and Christians is
Christians do not observe the Sabbath
The location of their holy places
Christians see Jesus as the Messiah promised in the Jewish scriptures
Jews speak Hebrew and Christians speak English
17
Which of these Books was excluded from the Bible?
The Book of Revelations
The Book of Enoch
The Book of Job
The Book of Genesis
18
In Exodus, the "Passover" story is about:
The giving of the Ten Commandments to Moses
The liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
God's covenant with Abraham
The creation of the world in six days.
19
Christianity began as a sect of which religion?
Paganism
Orthodoxy
Catholicism
Judaism
20
The Church of Scientology strongly encourages ________ to reach the state of "Clear" or enlightenment.
All of the above
Praying
Volunteer work
Donations
21
What was the significance of the Apostle Paul in the history of Christianity?
He wrote one of the 4 Gospels
His missionary journeys spread Christianity in Europe & the Middle East
He was crucified with Jesus
He was the first Jew to convert to Christianity
22
How does Jesus expand on the Torah's teaching to "love thy neighbor"?
Jesus says that Christians, as well as Jews, can be considered neighbors
Jesus says that you should love your enemies
Jesus says you should never use violence against your enemies
Jesus says you should give your neighbors your possessions
23
The Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, ordered Jesus' crucifixion for what crime?
He was a sorcerer who performed miracles
He destroyed Jewish temples
He didn't respect the Jewish priests and Roman rulers
He was agitator who claimed to be the Son of God
24
What was the response of some Honduran Mayans when forced to convert to Christianity?
The Mayans moved to Guatemala
The Mayans converted without hesitation
The Mayans refused
The Mayans added aspects of the Mayan religion to Christianity (syncretism)
25
What is the significance of Israel to the Jewish people:
Central to the covenant between God and the Israelites
It is a haven for Jews where they can practice their religion
All of the above
It is considered the land promised by God
26
Freebie: Which religion did you enjoy learning about the most?
Bahai Faith/Other
Mormonism/Christianity
Scientology
Hinduism
Judaism
The Mayan religion
