World Religions Mega-Quiz!!

Ganesha has an elephant head and is the wise patron of success.

The scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah is called the __________.

Sikhs have three duties: to pray, to work, and to give.

Early on, the bishop of Rome, or the _____, came to be viewed as the head of the whole Christian Church.

The New Testament says that Jesus appeared to his parables after the Resurrection.

Hinduism is a single religion.

The _______________________ divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation.

In Hinduism, everything is one.

According to Christianity, Jesus taught people to _________________.

In Hinduism, Shiva is the _______.

What three continents meet near Arabia?

The second most widely practiced religion is Islam, with an estimated 1.8 billion followers worldwide. 

According to the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion. This event is known as the _____.

Muhammed taught that there was only one God, _______, which means “the God” in Arabic.

There are different denominations within Judaism.

The most sacred text of the Hebrews, the ______________, is made up of five books of the Bible.

Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is _________.

Paul never actually met Jesus and, at first, opposed the Christians.

________ is a Sanskrit title for “teacher.”

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: karma, Brahman, Moksha, Vedas, dharma

Ancient Jews predicted that the ______ would come to restore the greatness of Israel and bring peace to the world.

Hinduism is the ____ largest religion in the world, with about 1 billion people.

A Jewish religious teacher is referred to as a ____________.

In Hinduism, Durga is the _______.

Sikhs believe that there is one God, in the cycle of life, death, and reincarnation, and in karma.

One of the most important people involved in spreading early Christianity was ______ of Tarsus.

Confucius taught mainly about ____________.

In Hinduism, all life follows _________.

In Hinduism, there is only one god in the Brahman.

Some Israelites, back in the day, moved to Egypt because there was a famine in ___________.

The religion of the United Kingdom is, officially, Christianity... the Church of England.

A follower of Islam is called a ______.

In Hinduism, the wheel of rebirth is called _________.

Belief systems and religions are based on sets of mutually held values.

Which one of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

In Hinduism, living an amazingly good life and escaping the wheel of rebirth is called _________.

In Hinduism, karma is the law of _______.

Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca.

Sikh means “learner” in the language of the Punjab.

In Hinduism, when one dies, one is reincarnated into a new body.

The basic values that are common to all religions are _______.

What troubled Muhammed early on?

What was Siddhartha Gautama called after he attained wisdom and enlightenment?

The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Bhagavad Gita are some of the sacred texts of which religion?

In Hinduism, Brahma is the _______.

What is the holiest day of the year for Jewish people?

Hinduism means "the religions of __________."

What did Siddhartha Gautama do to free his mind from daily concerns?

Word Association Time! What do these names all have in common? Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Muhammed, Confucius

Word Association Time! What do these names all have in common? Qur'an, Vedas, Bible, Torah, Tripitaka

What was the name of the man who the Bible says is the first Hebrew?

Religions have an intuition that there is something out there that is ________ than ourselves.

The Sunnah explains five acts of worship required of all Muslims, which are called _________.

Christianity is currently the world’s largest religion with over 2 billion followers.

Conversion to Judaism is quick and easy.

As an adult, Muhammad managed a caravan business owned by his wife Khadijah.

The religion of the United States is, officially, Christianity.

In Hinduism, Vishnu is the ________.

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Bible, Pope, disciples, parables, Church

Hinduism is based on four major principles: injure no life, tell the truth, do not steal, and own no property.

There are different denominations within Islam.

Buddhism is the majority religion in South East Asia and Japan.

The five major world religions of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, & Islam all have this in common.

The Apostles wrote accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings. These accounts are called the _______.

His work attracted so many people that Christianity began to break from its Jewish roots, becoming a separate religion.

Hinduism is a ____________ religion.

Muhammad was born in the city of _____ around 570 CE.

Early Hinduism has also been called _________.

Belief systems and religions often are used to unify groups of people, and may affect social order and gender roles.

Sikhs keep God in mind by wearing special articles that signify their faith. These articles include ...

Word Association Time: Which religion is associated with these words: Torah, Talmud, Haggadah, Mitzvah, kippah

In Hinduism, the universe is a transcendent reality called _________.

What are the central teachings of Buddhism called?

Muslims believe that the __________ is the exact word of God as it was told to Muhammad.

After Roman Emperor Constantine converted, Christianity spread more freely throughout the Roman empire.

The 12 disciples who knew Jesus best were called the ________.

If Buddhist people can overcome their desire and ignorance, they can reach ________, which is a state of perfect peace.

The _______ refers to the way Muhammad lived, which is a model for how Muslims should behave.

Systems of belief that have developed and have evolved over time are called _______.

Religion suggests that there is a higher power we must answer to or some source we spring from and must return.

Religions are driven by the feeling that some questions can only be answered by ________.

Word Association Time! What do these words all have in common? Synagogue, Temple, Mosque, Church, Monastery

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Nirvana, meditation, fasting, Siddhartha

Throughout human history, what big questions have we always wondered?

Jesus also taught about _____________ , or the rescue of people from sin.

There are different denominations within Christianity.

Who were the kings who saved Israel and made it wealthy?

In Hinduism, dharma is ________.

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Imam, Mecca, Mosque, Hajj, hadith

Having Five Pillars helps Muslims remember and practice their most important duties.

___________ means “to make an effort” or “to struggle.”

The journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina is called the ________, or journey.