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