Duplicate of Introduction to World Religions

Question 1

Judaism traces its earliest origins back to which founder?

Accepted Answer

Abraham

Question 2

Members of this faith practice what is known as the Five Pillars.

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 3

The Tripitaka, known as the three baskets, is a collection of early scriptures from what faith?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 4

The Star of David is an important symbol for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 5

Muslims refer to God as...

Accepted Answer

Allah

Question 6

The Torah refers to the Law of Moses as well as the rest of the Scriptures and the entire belief system of which faith?

Accepted Answer

Judaism

Question 7

The star and crescent moon is often associated with what faith?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 8

This historical figure founded Buddhism approximately 2500 years ago in India.

Accepted Answer

Siddhartha Gautama

Question 9

What gospels are considered the synoptic gospels?

Accepted Answer

Matthew, Mark, Luke

Question 10

Inside an Islamic mosque, prayers are led by person called by this title.

Accepted Answer

Imam

Question 11

How many gospels are contained in the New Testament?

Accepted Answer

4

Question 12

The communal place of worship for Jews is known as what?

Accepted Answer

Synagogue

Question 13

A spiritual leader in the Jewish faith is generally referred to by what title?

Accepted Answer

Rabbi

Question 14

St. Peter's Basilica is an important place of worship for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 15

What is the holiest book in Islam is called?

Accepted Answer

Qur'an

Question 16

The God Shiva is a deity worshipped in which faith?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 17

The crucifix is an important symbol for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 18

Muslims believe the central figure in the emergence of the religion of Islam was this person.

Accepted Answer

Muhammad

Question 19

The four Vedas, composed around 1500 BCE, are considered the oldest and most authoritative scriptures of which faith?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 20

Christianity traces its roots back to this person.

Accepted Answer

Jesus of Nazareth

Question 21

Chi Rho is an important symbol for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Christianity

Question 22

The Kaaba is an important pilgrimage site for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 23

Who is the current leader of Tibetan Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Dalai Lama

Question 24

The Om symbol is an important symbol for what faith?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Duplicate of Introduction to World Religions

Questions 24

Duplicate of Introduction to World Religions

Questions 24