World Religions Pretest

Question 1

What term means the the union with the universe and the end of the cycle of rebirth?

Accepted Answer

Nirvanna

Question 2

Stained-glass windows depicted stories from the bible to teach people who were mostly...

Accepted Answer

Illiterate

Question 3

Which of these Hindu divine beings is most often depicted as female?

Accepted Answer

Shiva

Question 4

Siddhartha Gautama was the founder of this religion.

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 5

The clergy for Judaism are called _________________.

Accepted Answer

Rabbis

Question 6

Which if the following are monotheistic religions?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

Question 7

Which type of art is common in mosques?

Accepted Answer

Mosaics

Question 8

Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for which religion?

Accepted Answer

Islam

Question 9

Hinduism and Buddhism both developed in this area.

Accepted Answer

India

Question 10

What term means the scattering of Jewish people from their homeland?

Accepted Answer

Diaspora

Question 11

In Hinduism the rebirth of the soul in another bodily form is known as....

Accepted Answer

Reincarnation

Question 12

The Western Wailing Wall in Jerusalem, Israel is a place of prayer for people of this faith...

Accepted Answer

Judism

Question 13

The idea that suffering is a part of life is important to which of the following religions?

Accepted Answer

Buddhism

Question 14

Which two groups fought in the crusades?

Accepted Answer

Muslims, Christians

Question 15

Which of the following is not one of the five pillars of Islam?

Accepted Answer

Temples

Question 16

Is the study of comparative religion allowed in public schools today?

Accepted Answer

Yes if it is objective

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT one of the noble truths of Buddhism?

Accepted Answer

Wealth and riches bring lasting happiness

Questions 17