World Religions

Question 1

What are the most famous of God's laws?

Accepted Answer

Ten Commandments

Question 2

The sacred writings of Islam are found in the_______

Accepted Answer

Koran

Question 3

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

Accepted Answer

No founder

Question 4

According to Confucianism how many important relationships deal with controlling social actions

Accepted Answer

5

Question 5

God created a covenant with the "Father of the Hebrews". Who did God create a covenant with?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 6

What does the word "polytheistic" mean?

Accepted Answer

belief in more than one god

Question 7

The important beliefs of Islam are found in 5 pillars. Which of the following is NOT a pillar?

Accepted Answer

Mandir

Question 8

In which country did Hinduism develop?

Accepted Answer

India

Question 9

Dao/Tao means "_____ _____"

Accepted Answer

The Way

Question 10

Who is the founder of Taoism?

Accepted Answer

Lao-Tse

Question 11

Hinduism is the world's largest ___________ religion

Accepted Answer

polytheistic

Question 12

Which of the following is the founder of Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

Kung Fu-Tzu

Question 13

Who prophesied the majority of the Islamic beliefs?

Accepted Answer

Muhammed

Question 14

All of the following are primary goals of Confucianism except?

Accepted Answer

freedom

Question 15

The symbol most associated with Taoism is what? It reflects harmony and balance

Accepted Answer

Yin/Yang

Question 16

The sacred writings of Christianity are found in what book?

Accepted Answer

the Bible

Question 17

The Sacred writings of Hinduism are found in the_______

Accepted Answer

The Vedas

Question 18

What is the core of Buddhism based on?

Accepted Answer

Four Noble Truths

Question 19

Taoism places a great emphasis on ______ as an example of balance and how to live

Accepted Answer

nature

Question 20

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Gautama

Question 21

What religion is Christianity an extension of?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 22

What is a Jewish place of worship commonly called?

Accepted Answer

synagogue

Question 23

What do Buddhist followers believe that suffering is caused by?

Accepted Answer

desire

Question 24

The sacred writings of Judaism are found in the______

Accepted Answer

Torah

Question 25

The sacred writings of Buddhism are found in the______

Accepted Answer

The Sutras (Tripitaka)

Question 26

Judaism was the world's first major _______ religion.

Accepted Answer

monotheistic

Question 27

What are followers of the Islamic faith referred to as?

Accepted Answer

Muslims

Question 28

Who is the founder of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Mohammed

Question 29

Who is the founder of Judaism?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 30

Siddhartha Guatama was an Indian ______ who was raised in a lifestyle of luxury and comforts.

Accepted Answer

prince

Question 31

Which holy city did the Islamic faith originate, or begin, in?

Accepted Answer

Mecca

Question 32

What is an Islamic place of worship commonly called?

Accepted Answer

mosque

Question 33

Which of the following is NOT an important relationship in Confucianism?

Accepted Answer

principle-student

Question 34

What is renincarnation?

Accepted Answer

a cycle of life, death, and rebirth that is repeated

Question 35

Jesus Christ was nailed to a wooden cross. What is this known as?

Accepted Answer

crucifixion

Question 36

What Jewish holiday commemorates when the ancient Israelites were freed from slavery?

Accepted Answer

Passover

Question 37

What is the name of the Mulim holiday in which Muslims celebrate by fasting during the day?

Accepted Answer

Ramadan

Question 38

The sacred writings of Christianity are found in the_______

Accepted Answer

Bible

Question 39

Guatama left his city and wandered through the land. He became known as________.

Accepted Answer

Buddha

Question 40

Upon encountering the misery and suffering of the poor, Guatama questioned the meaning of ___.

Accepted Answer

life

Question 41

Confucianism began in which of the following countries?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 42

This person was the law-giver because God's law was revealed through him.

Accepted Answer

Moses

Question 43

The holiest day of the year for Christians is Easter. This holiday celebrates the___ of Christ.

Accepted Answer

resurrection

Question 44

The soul reaches nirvana after reincarnation. Nirvana means_________ __________.

Accepted Answer

eternal bliss

Question 45

What is the belief in one god known as?

Accepted Answer

monotheism

Question 46

Which concept is a cause and effect nature of what happens in life?

Accepted Answer

karma

Question 47

The Buddhist faith began in India and incorporated many ______ beliefs.

Accepted Answer

Hindu

Question 48

Taoism grew from which of the following ancient philosophies?

Accepted Answer

Chinese

Question 49

Who is the originator of Christianity?

Accepted Answer

Jesus Christ

Question 50

The most significant text in Taoism is called what?

Accepted Answer

Tao Te Ching

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