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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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This religion has the 2nd largest amount of followers
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
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The founder of Christianity was?
Sidhartha Guatama
Abraham
Jesus
Mohammad
3
The founder of Judaism was?
Abraham
Jesus
Sidhartha Guatama
Mohammad
4
What you do in this life will determine the outcome of your next life is what
karma
dharma
reincarnation
samsara
5
Most holy place for Jews?
Mecca
Lumbini
Israel
Medina
6
The disbelief in the existence of god or gods.
monotheism
polytheism
nontheism
atheism
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In Hinduism, the caste system is most closely related to what term?
educational system
social pyramid
world religion
population
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Which of these holidays is important for Hindus, celebrating their New Year?
Divali
Eid al-fitr
Vesak
Passover
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The part of the bible that tells the story of Jesus's birth, life, teachings, death, and resurrection
Hadiths
Old Testament
New Testament/Gospels
Torah
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According to the Torah, what collection of statements did God give to Moses?
The Qur'an
The Ten Commandments
The Tanakh
The Sutras
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Religion that believes in the 5 Pillars?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
12
This holiday celebrates the end of Ramadan
Eid al-Adha
Passover
Vesak
Eid al-Fitr
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Escape of the Israelites from Egyptian slavery to freedom is what
Tzedakah
Baptism
Nirvana
Exodus
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Special holiday for Islam?
Wesak
Ramadan
Diwali
Rosh Hashana
15
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all have their origins in which region?
Southeast Asia
Europe
North Africa
Southwest Asia/middle east
16
Ideal state of happiness and peace is what
Nirvana
Dharma
Four Noble Truths
Hajj
17
Which of the following is NOT a pillar of Islam?
do not lie or gossip
fasting
pray 5 times a day
Pilgrimage to Mecca
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Holy book for Islam?
Talmud
Bible
Torah
Koran
19
Holiday for Christians...
Rosh Hashana
Ramadan
Christmas
Wesak
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What are the two main holy books for Islam?
Vedas and the Ramayana
Qur'an and Hadiths
Torah and Tanakh
Gospel and Old Testament
21
The Tanakh and Torah are holy books for which religion?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
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This holiday celebrates the Resurrection of Jesus
Divali
Easter
Passover
Christmas
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The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is called what
dharma
pilgrimage
karma
samsara
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A system of beliefs and practices that guides everyday life, usually includes worshiping a god or gods
Polytheism
Religion
Dharma
Hajj
25
The belief in, or worship of, only ONE god
monotheism
nontheism
Atheism
polytheism
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Place of worship of Hindu?
Temple or Mandir
Pagoda
Church
Mosque
27
A religion that doesn't include the belief or worship in a god or gods
polytheism
atheism
monotheism
nontheism
28
An important holiday for Buddhists, celebrating the birth of their founder is what?
Vesak
Christmas
Divali
Hannukah
29
This man is considered the founder of Judaism
Abraham
Jesus
Siddartha
Muhammad
30
The founder of Hinduism?
Unknown
Confcius
Jesus
Mohammad
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This holiday is important for Jews, celebrating the Exodus (escape of slavery)
Easter
Hannakuh
Ramadan
Passover
32
The founder of Buddhism was?
Mohammad
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
Abraham
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All Muslims must make a holy pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime is called what?
Baptism
Hajj
Zakat
Shahada
34
Special holiday for Islam?
Rosh Hashana
Ramadan
Wesak
Diwali
35
A Christian sacrament that washes away sin and makes a person member of the church
Shahada
Barmitzvah
Baptism
Holy Communion
36
The Buddha believed you can reach enlightenment by following what?
Nirvana
Ten Commandments
Eightfold Path
Five Pillars
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What is considered the supreme being or power for Hindus?
Brahma
Krishna
Allah
Brahman
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During the daylight hours of Ramadan, Muslims must what?
Meditate
Fast
Study
Eat and sleep
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Place of worship for Islam?
mandir
church
Mosque
synagogue
40
2 of Hinduism's holy books are what?
The Torah and Tanakh
Vedas and Ramayana
Old and New Testaments
Qur'an and Hadiths
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The holy book for Judaism?
Bible
Koran
Tripitaka
Torah
42
Which two religions began in India?
Hinduism and Judaism
Hinduism and Islam
Christianity and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
43
Place of worship for a Buddhist?
masque
pagoda
synagogue
church
44
In the end, all of the religions basically teach what idea?
live in constant fear
be a good person
make as much money as possible
be selfish and greedy
45
The founder of Islam was?
Confucius
Mohammad
Jesus
Sidhartha Guatama
46
Suffering is caused by cravings (desires and wants). This idea comes from where?
Four Noble Truths
Qur'an
The Gospels
Enlightenment
47
According to Buddhists, to achieve nirvana and reach enlightenment people must practice what
Prayer
Meditation
Fasting
Dancing
48
What was NOT a type of suffering Prince Siddhartha experienced when he left the palace?
aging
death
sickness
material posessions
49
This is the Jewish place of worship
Shrine
Church
Mosque
Synagogue
50
According to Christians, how was Jesus executed by the Romans?
crucifixion
lethal injection
hanging
burned alive
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The Qur'an is full of beautiful verses. Since Muhammad was a ____, they believed he was speaking the word of God
Teacher
Merchant
Prince
Carpenter