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Unit 1- World Religions
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1
Which statement best describes the
goals of Buddhism
?
Self-determination and democracy
Practicing non-violence and giving up on worldly desires
Competition and financial success
Maintaining the caste system & providing education for all
2
Tripitaka is the main book
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
3
Confucianism and Daoism
were the philosophies of the Qin and Han emperors
had little influence on China/Chinese society until the 900s C.E.
Emphasized the needs of the individual over the nation
offered answers to problems of society & nation during times of disruption
4
Which factor aided (helped) the
spread of Christianity
?
Jesus' beliefs didn't differ greatly from Roman religion
The unity of the Roman empire eased missionaries' work
All Christian documents were written in hieroglyphics
Emperor Constantine converted on his deathbed
5
One important Sikh ritual of the life cycle is amrit sanskar, the
commitment cermony
baptism of a Sikh baby
first pilgrimage of a young Sikh to Amritsar
ceremonial cremation of the dead
6
According to the Torah, Moses did all of the following except:
unify the people of Canaan into one kingdom, Israel
lead the Hebrews out of Egypt
reveal Yahweh's commandments to the Hebrews
grow to adulthood as the adopted son of a princess
7
What was the specific type of Christianity practiced by the Eastern half of the Roman Empire?
Greek Orthodoxy
Roman Catholicism
Calvinism
Protestantism
8
Followers believe Jesus was a prophet and not the son of God
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
9
The 5 Confucian relationships:
were based on universal love and forgiveness
establish a hierarchy and insisted on respect
promoted the use of material rewards for correct behavior
taught practitioners to seek inner harmony
10
Which is known as the
‘Father of the Israelites’
?
Abel
Noah
Adam
Abraham
11
In Sikhism, "guru" is used three ways; which of the following is NOT one of the ways?
a teacher in a religious school
the title of a religious text
a name for god
the title of Nanak and his followers
12
Which of the following has a belief in good deeds and reincarnation until attaining moksha?
Judaism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
13
Which King of Israel is
correctly paired
with his accomplishment?
David built the home of the Ark of the Covenant.
Abraham built a covenant temple in the desert.
Solomon built the great temple of Jerusalem
Jesus built the great temple of Jerusalem
14
Which of the following best describes
Jesus’ mission
?
Reject the Ten Commandments
Lead Jews out of Palestine
Bring salvation to his followers
Overthrow Roman rule
15
Neither the Christian Bible nor the Confucian Analects:
were directly written by the religious founders
have been used by rulers to establish legitimacy
have been translated beyond the original language
provide a code of ethics for their followers
16
Five Pillars of Faith
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
17
Three guiding principles of Sikh life are:
freedom, prosperity, and community
love, forgiveness, and charity
self-awareness, self-reliance, and selflessness
worship, work, and charity
18
Use Hadiths to help better understand the Quran
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
19
Which characteristic do Judaism, Islam and Christianity
share
?
Monotheism and ethical conduct.
A prohibition of pork.
The power and authority of the Pope.
Reincarnation & the Four Noble Truths.
20
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam share which of the following?
they share the Talmud and Gospels as sacred texts
they are polytheistic religions
they recognize the existence of Adam and Moses
they revere Mecca and Jerusalem as holy pilgrimage sites
21
Require the Hajj to Mecca
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
22
Believe Jesus is the Messiah
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
23
Which answer
is a similarity between
the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments?
Support in reincarnation.
Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God.
Promote learning as a means to salvation.
Provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior.
24
Believes nirvana is the end to reincarnation
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
25
Why did Hindus believe it was okay to treat someone in a
lower caste
badly?
They were afraid of being attacked by lower castes
The lower castes had diseases
This person may have acted very badly in their past life
They believed in ghosts
26
Which of the following religions uses
the Quran, jihad, and the hijra
?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Shinto
27
Any belief that disputes basic Christian teachings is called what?
sunna
heresy
moksha
covenant
28
What was the
priestly class
of the caste system?
The Kshatriyas
The Sudras
The Vaisyas
The Brahmins
29
The total population of Sikhs in the world today is about
25 million
30 million
10 million
40 million
30
Was founded by the Buddha
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
31
Which term
best describes
most ancient peoples’
belief in many gods
?
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
Democratic
Theocratic
32
How were the beliefs of the Israelites
different from
other people in the Middle East?
Believed in a fearful underworld
Believed in one all-powerful god.
Believed in an afterlife
Believed divine forces ruled this world
33
What are the
religious and moral duties of an individual
referred to in Hinduism?
Karma
Atman
Dharma
Ahisma
34
What three religions are monotheistic?
Judaism, Islam, Buddhism
Islam, Christianity, Buddhism
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism
35
Torah is main book
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
36
What belief is at the heart of
Confucianism
?
People must live in harmony with nature
China is the center of the world
People should respect their ancestors
Everyone has duties and responsibilities
37
Has the Four Noble Truths
Christianity
Hindusim
Buddhism
Judaism
38
Judaism is based on the belief in
nature as a life force in a just and orderly universe
eternal punishment for nonbelievers
a covenant between God and the Hebrew people
faith alone with few rituals or rules of behavior
39
Which of the following is an accurate comparison of Christianity and Buddhism by circa 500 CE?
both had one recognized earthly leader who defended the faith
no changes were made in either religions teachings as they spread
neither used violent force to add converts to the faith
both challenged the predominant religion in their place of origin
40
Which best describes a
contract between the Hebrews and their God
?
Mitzvah
Varmulke
Covenant
Mandate
41
What religious culture developed algebra and made advances in astronomy?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
42
Use the Hebrew Bible but call it Old Testament
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
43
Which answer best
describes the hadiths
?
Recollections people had of Muhammad's words and actions
Laws of nature supported by both Sunni and Shi'ite
The metaphorical sayings of Khadijah, Muhammad's wife
Rulings and laws created by Muhammad's successors
44
Which best describes the
most important belief of Daoism
?
Improve society
Live in harmony with nature
Worship one god
Meditate to find the truth
45
Which was a
true statement
about the caste system in India?
The Untouchables are not a caste
Individuals could only marry into different castes
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs
Marrying outside one's caste created good karma
46
Had a famous Diaspora (spreading out)
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
47
Use the Caste System
Judaism
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
48
How is Buddhism
different from
Hinduism?
Buddhists practice formal rituals
Buddhists reject the caste system
Hindus reject the caste system
Hindus believe in the Eightfold Path
49
Members fast during the holy month of Ramadan
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Christianity
50
Which of the following greatly
influenced Judaism
?
The New Testament and the Four Noble Truths
Ramadan and the concept of reincarnation
The Qur'an and the code of bushido
The Torah and the Diaspora
51
Believes in reincarnation until Moksha
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
