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1
The Islamic concept of
Halal
refers to:
Prayers
Sacred places
Permissible actions
Forbidden actions
2
In Buddhism, suffering is explained through:
The Five Pillars
The Nicene Creed
The Four Noble Truths
The Ten Commandments
3
Which of the following is an ethical issue that religions address?
Organ Donation
Climate Change
Movie Ratings
Dress Standards
4
In Judaism, which text contains ethical teachings?
The Qur'an
The Torah
The Bhagavad Gita
The Vedas
5
What is the main difference between a religion and a cult?
Cults believe in multiple gods, religions have one
There is no difference between the two
Religions focus on worship, while cults focus on science
Religions are older and more accepted, cults are newer and controversial
6
Religion can be a source of:
Personal meaning
All of the above
Social division
Social unity
7
What is an example of an individual spiritual experience?
Reading a history book
Praying alone
Watching a religious documentary
Attending a weekly religious service
8
Which of the following is NOT a role of religion?
Providing rituals and ceremonies
Dictating scientific theories
Answering existential questions
Creating personal identity
9
What is a challenge religion faces in contemporary society?
Increased secularism
Growing membership
Fewer ethical issues
More government funding
10
What is the difference between religion and spirituality?
Religion is always peaceful
They mean the same thing
Spirituality requires a church
Religion is institutional, spirituality is personal
11
In Buddhism, what is the ultimate goal of life?
To follow the Ten Commandments
To perform daily sacrifices
To gain wealth and status
To achieve enlightenment (Nirvana)
12
What is one key function of religion in society?
promoting conflict
Selling products
Providing social cohesion
Entertainment
13
In Hinduism, what is the law of cause and effect known as?
Samsara
Karma
Moksha
Dharma
14
Which is an example of a religious ritual?
Choir performance
Baptism
Graduation
Watching a movie
15
What is a key feature of a polytheistic religion?
Belief in multiple gods
Following the Bible
Belief in one God
Belief in no gods
16
What is secularism?
The worship of nature
The belief in multiple gods
The blending of different faiths
The separation of religion from public life
17
In Hinduism, the cycle of rebirth is called:
Karma
Samsara
Moksha
Nirvana
18
The Five Pillars of Islam include:
Fasting, faith, reincarnation, prayer, and silence
Commandments, tithing, meditation, pilgrimage, and law
Diet, prayer, meditation, offerings, and faith
Prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage, and faith
19
Which of the following is a characteristic often associated with cults?
A long history and established traditions
Isolation from society and extreme devotion to a leader
Open and democratic leadership
Encouragement of questioning and critical thinking
20
Which aspect of religion refers to the rules that guide behaviour?
Social structure
Sacred stories
Rituals
Ethics
21
What is the belief in one God called?
Atheism
Pantheism
Polytheism
Monotheism
22
Which of the following is NOT one of the 9 aspects of religion?
Symbols
Rituals
Sacred texts
Economic system
23
A person who does not believe in any religion is called:
Monotheist
Theist
Atheist
Agnostic
24
The Buddhist ethical principle of
Ahimsa
means:
Meditation
Charity
Non-violence
Truthfulness
25
Which of the following is NOT one of the five major world religions?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Jainism
26
Which religion is the most followed in the world?
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
27
Which of the following is a principle of Catholic Social Teaching?
The rule of kings
The power of the state
The dignity of the human person
The importance of wealth
28
Which of the following best defines a belief system?
A structured set of principles that guide a person’s worldview and actions
A legal document defining religious rights
A set of financial rules
A book of sacred laws
29
How does religion influence ethical decision making?
By enforcing laws
By offering moral guidelines
By preventing freedom of thought
By controlling the government
30
In Christianity, what is the Golden Rule?
Treat others how you want to be treated
Two wrongs don't make a right
An eye for an eye
Survival of the fittest
31
Which of these is an example of how religion interacts with politics?
Praying before meals
Religious leaders voting
The Lord's Prayer recited in Parliament
Churches influencing laws
32
What is an example of interfaith dialogue?
A science experiment
A Muslim and a Christian discussing their beliefs
A political debate
A football game
33
Which of these is an example of a religious symbol?
The United Nations logo
The periodic table
The cross in Christianity
A national flag
34
What is the holiest city in Islam?
Jerusalem
Varanasi
Mecca
Rome
