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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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What are the two main holy books for Islam?
Torah and Tanakh
Qur'an and Hadiths
Vedas and the Ramayana
Gospel and Old Testament
2
This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan
Passover
Vesak
Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Adha
3
What is considered the supreme being or power for Hindus?
Krishna
Brahma
Brahman
Allah
4
This is the Jewish place of worship
Synagogue
Mosque
Church
Shrine
5
A Christian sacrament that washes away sin and makes a person member of the church
Shahada
Baptism
Holy Communion
Barmitzvah
6
During the daylight hours of Ramadan, Muslims must what?
Meditate
Eat and sleep
Fast
Study
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A system of beliefs and practices that guides everyday life, usually includes worshiping a god or gods
Dharma
Polytheism
Hajj
Religion
8
2 of Hinduism's holy books are what?
Qur'an and Hadiths
Old and New Testaments
Vedas and Ramayana
The Torah and Tanakh
9
The Buddha believed you can reach enlightenment by following what?
Nirvana
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars
Ten Commandments
10
This man is considered the founder of Judaism
Jesus
Muhammad
Abraham
Siddartha
11
Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants). This idea comes from where?
Enlightenment
The Gospels
Four Noble Truths
Qur'an
12
According to the Torah, what collection of statements did God give to Moses?
The Ten Commandments
The Tanakh
The Qur'an
The Sutras
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A religion that doesn't include the belief or worship in a god or gods
nontheism
polytheism
atheism
monotheism
14
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
do not lie or gossip
Pilgrimage to Mecca
fasting
pray 5 times a day
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What was NOT a type of suffering Prince Siddhartha experienced when he left the palace?
material posessions
aging
death
sickness
16
The disbelief in the existence of god or gods.
monotheism
nontheism
atheism
polytheism
17
Which of these holidays is important for Hindus, celebrating their New Year?
Eid al-fitr
Vesak
Passover
Divali
18
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called what
dharma
pilgrimage
karma
samsara
19
Escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom is what
Tzedakah
Exodus
Nirvana
Baptism
20
The Tanakh and Torah are holy books for which religion?
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
21
Mr. Piche believes and follows which religion?
Christianity
Buddhism
NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!
Islam
22
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have their origins in which region?
Southwest Asia/middle east
Southeast Asia
North Africa
Europe
23
What you do in this life will determine the outcome of your next life is what
samsara
reincarnation
karma
dharma
24
This holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus
Passover
Divali
Christmas
Easter
25
In Hinduism, the caste system is most closely related to what term?
population
world religion
educational system
social pyramid
26
The Qur'an is full of beautiful verses. Since Muhammad was a ____, they believed he was speaking the word of God
Merchant
Carpenter
Prince
Teacher
27
This holiday is important for Jews, celebrating the Exodus (escape of slavery)
Hannakuh
Passover
Easter
Ramadan
28
According to Buddhists, to achieve nirvana and reach enlightenment people must practice what
Prayer
Meditation
Dancing
Fasting
29
Ideal state of happiness and peace is what
Nirvana
Dharma
Four Noble Truths
Hajj
30
The part of the bible that tells the story of Jesus's birth, life, teachings, death, and resurrection
New Testament/Gospels
Torah
Old Testament
Hadiths
31
All Muslims must make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime is called what?
Shahada
Zakat
Hajj
Baptism
32
The belief in, or worship of, only ONE god
polytheism
Atheism
nontheism
monotheism
33
According to Christians, how was Jesus executed by the Romans?
hanging
crucifixion
burned alive
lethal injection
34
An important holiday for Buddhists, celebrating the birth of their founder is what?
Christmas
Vesak
Hannukah
Divali
35
In the end, all of the religions basically teach what idea?
live in constant fear
be selfish and greedy
make as much money as possible
be a good person
36
This religion has the 2nd largest amount of followers
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
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Which two religions began in India?
Christianity and Islam
Hinduism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Hinduism and Judaism