Unit 3 Vocab - World Religions

Question 1

What is the Hindu belief that all actions affect a person’s fate in next life?

Accepted Answer

Karma

Question 2

In Buddhism, what is union with the universe and release from the cycle of rebirth?

Accepted Answer

Nirvana

Question 3

What is a Muslim house of worship?

Accepted Answer

Masjid, Mosque

Question 4

What is the definition of the required religious and moral duties in Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

Dharma

Question 5

What are moral standards of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Ethics

Question 6

Who is the head of the Roman Catholic Church?

Accepted Answer

Pope

Question 7

What was Muhammad's flight from Mecca to Medina called?

Accepted Answer

Hijra

Question 8

What are holy days of rest in religions?

Accepted Answer

Sabbaths

Question 9

What is a religious belief contrary to the teachings of the Church?

Accepted Answer

Heresy

Question 10

What is the Hindu belief in the rebirth of the soul?

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

Question 11

Which of these is a binding agreement?

Accepted Answer

Covenant

Question 12

Who is a savior sent by God?

Accepted Answer

Messiah

Question 13

What is the district or region under the control of a bishop?

Accepted Answer

Diocese

Question 14

What is a small religious group called?

Accepted Answer

Sect

Question 15

What is respect for parents called?

Accepted Answer

Filial Piety

Question 16

What word describes the scattering of people?

Accepted Answer

Diaspora

Question 17

What is the belief in multiple gods?

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

Question 18

What is a person who suffers or dies for his/her beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Martyr

Question 19

What is the belief in one God?

Accepted Answer

Monotheism

Question 20

Which of these is a system of ideas?

Accepted Answer

Philosophy

Question 21

What is the Islamic term for an effort in God's service?

Accepted Answer

Jihad

Question 22

What is the required pilgrimage to Mecca each Muslim must make?

Accepted Answer

Hajj

Questions 22