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What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
He wrote the New Testament
He brought gifts to Jesus
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
He was one of the apostles
2
In this religion, the cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for temporary pleasures
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
3
What are these five things: Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage?
The Five Pillars of Christianity
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Judaism
The Five Pillars of Hinduism
4
In this religion, Brahman has three personalities of these gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
5
This religion was not founded by an individual person but it developed over time.
Christianity
Judaism
Hindusim
Islam
6
What religion is represented by this symbol?
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
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What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament -gospels
Qur'an
Tipitaka
Old Testament
8
Christians and Jews disagree about the history of this figure.
Jesus
Siddhartha
Moses
Muhammad
9
This is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims should make during their lifetime.
salah
jihad
hajj
sharia
10
Hinduism originated at this location.
Mesopotamia
Han China
Indus River Valley
Nile River Valley
11
Muslims are monotheistic. What is god called in Arabic?
Buddha
Jesus
Allah
Yahweh
12
At the age of 29, Siddhartha went outside the palace and saw all of the following except...
An old man
A sick man
A corpse being carried to the cremation grounds
A wandering holy man who seemed miserable
13
Solomon completed all of the following tasks except...
Built a home for the Ark of the Covenant
Built a temple in Jerusalem
Built a powerful trading empire
Built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
14
How did the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, react to Jesus’ popularity?
He appointed Jesus to serve in the government
He exiled Jesus to Greece
Jesus was arrested, put on trial & sentenced to be crucified
He poisoned Jesus.
15
Ancient Romans were polytheistic. What does this mean?
They believed in two gods.
They believed in one god.
They believed in many gods.
They did not believe in god.
16
This is the sacred text in Hinduism-- a collection of hymns written in Sanskrit.
Torah
Vedas
Qu'ran
Bible
17
After the angel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad, Muhammad realized all of the following except...
All other Gods must be abandoned
Allah was the one and only God
More idols must be worshipped
Muhammad was convinced that he was the last of the prophets
18
Kosher food laws in this religion indicate that milk and meat should not be consumed together.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
19
Which religion spread throughout the Roman empire?
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
20
In Islam this body of a law regulates family life, moral conduct, business, and community
Shahadah
Jihad
Shari’a
Hajj
21
This is the sacred text in Judaism. It focuses mainly on the Old Testament.
Torah
Qu'ran
Bible
Vedas
22
These are individuals chosen as messengers to reveal God’s will to his people.
missionaries
followers
monks
prophets
23
Who was chosen to be the “father” of the Hebrew people?
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
Abraham
24
The Hebrews asked God for protection & Abraham promised to obey God. This is an example of a...
nirvana
mecca
Ten Commandments
covenant
25
The map shows how this religion spread.
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
26
This is one way that Ashoka spread Buddhism
He carved the teachings down on pillars.
He created the Law of the Twelve Tables.
He developed Hammurabi's code of laws.
He forced people to convert.
27
These two religions believe in reincarnation.
Christianity and Judaism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Hinduism and Islam
Islam and Judaism
28
The map shows how this religion spread
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
29
In this religion, the sacred writings (
Tipitaka)
were on palm leaves and collected in baskets.
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
30
Who are the teachers of the faith in Judaism?
rabbis
imam
pope
priests
31
The map shows how this religion spread
Judaism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
32
What is the holy book for Muslims?
Qur’an
Torah
Bible
Vedas
33
This is the release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
hajj
apostles
moksha
Eightfold Path
34
This person was kept isolated in a palace as a young child.
Moses
Siddhartha Gautama
Muhammad
Jesus
35
While seeking enlightenment, what did Siddhartha do over the course of six years?
Spoke to Muhammad daily
Ate pork and shellfish
Stayed awake for 24 hours
Meditated, fasted, and debated
36
These guidelines were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Vedas
Ten Commandments
The Quran
Law of the Twelve Tables
37
The apostle Paul helped the development of Christianity by doing all of the following except...
By having discussions with Jesus
Said that Christianity should welcome all converts
Spreading and interpreting Christ’s teachings
Wrote letters called Epistles to groups of believers
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How did Buddhism spread in Asia?
Trade and warfare
It did not spread in Asia
missionaries and moksha
Trade and missionaries
39
In this religion, the Ganges River may bring a person closer to moksha after passing away.
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
40
After seeing four things outside the palace, what did Siddhartha do next?
Begin writing the vedas under the bodhi tree
Search for religious truth and an end to suffering
Swim in the Ganges River
Return to the palace for five years
41
The Hebrews united under 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. What was the name of this kingdom?
puja
Bethelem
Israel
Mecca
42
In Hinduism, this is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
vedas
samsara
nirvana
moksha
43
This Muslim group believes that the caliph needed to be a relative of the Prophet (Muhammad)
Sunni
Shi’a
44
This Muslim group followed the Umayyads; viewed Abu Bakr as the rightful ruler.
Shi’a
Sunni
45
To Muslims, this term means "struggle" or "exerted effort"
zakah
sharia
jihad
hajj
46
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament
Qur'an
Old Testament
Tipitaka
47
This religion has sharia restrictions on eating pork and drinking alcohol. Meat must be halal.
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
