A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that

Buddhist focus on enlightenment through meditation

Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?

Individuals can only perform work assigned to their caste

What important change did the Roman emperor make in 313 AD?

He granted religious toleration to Christians.

What is recorded in the Gospels?

The life and teachings of Jesus

According to Muslim belief, Muhammad became the prophet of Islam after he

Heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him

Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is

Achieving Moksha, or union with Brahman

Which of the following is on of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?

All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.

Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?

Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca

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World Religions Review

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This covers the development and key concepts of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam.

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1
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Hindu's don't believe in reincarnation
Buddhist focus on enlightenment through meditation
Hindu's reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana
2
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Individuals can only perform work assigned to their caste
Marrying outside of one's caste created good karma
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs
People in higher classes had stricter rules
3
What important change did the Roman emperor make in 313 AD?
He granted religious toleration to Christians.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
4
What is the Jewish holy day for rest called?
Rosh Hashanah
Yom Kippur
Sabbath
Chanukkah
5
Made the best contribution toward setting Christianity on the road to becoming a world religion
Clement
Paul
Augustin
Peter
6
Jesus taught to love the lord and to
Pray five times a day
Please the gods
Love your neighbor as yourself
Meditate daily
7
Muslims are expected to follow the dietary laws of halal, forbidding them to consume...
shellfish
alcohol
all of these
pork
8
What is recorded in the Gospels?
The story of Emperor Constantine's conversion
The persecution of the early church
The life and teachings of Jesus
The journeys of the apostle Paul
9
The Tripitaka is the text for
Islam
Janism
Buddhism
Hinduism
10
How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?
polytheistic
pantheistic
nontheistic
monotheistic
11
The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that the Jews believe God gave to them through
Abraham
Isaiah
Moses
David
12
According to Muslim belief, Muhammad became the prophet of Islam after he
Was blinded by a heavenly light as he traveled to Mecca
Heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him
Had a vision about bringing peace to Arab clans
Saw a mysterious bush burning
13
The sacred Hebrew scriptures are known as
Torah
Qu'ran
Psalms
Vedas
14
What religion was Jesus born into?
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
15
Muslims believe the sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad is contained in the
Jannah
Qiyamah
Qur'an
Dawah
16
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
Following dharma, or life's duties
Practicing Ahimsa, or nonviolence
Achieving the meditative state of Janism
Achieving Moksha, or union with Brahman
17
What are the oldest texts that describe the many gods of Hinduism?
Torah
Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
Qu'ran
18
Buddhism is
Polytheistic
Nontheistic
Pantheistic
Monotheistic
19
Which of the following is on of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Before all, honor your mother and father.
Superior men and women understand righteousness.
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial.
20
What is a Jewish place of worship called?
Mosque
Synagogue
Stuppah
Church
21
Enlightenment in Buddhism is known as
Nirvana
Green Day
Depeche Mode
Collective Soul
22
Where do Muslims believe true followers of Allah go?
Jannah
Heaven
Omla Ha-ba
Nirvana
23
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
The Qur'an may be read by Muslims in any language
A priest should mediate between the people and God
Sins should be washed away through baptism
Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca
24
In Hinduism, religious and moral duties of an individual to be in harmony with the universe are
Dharma
Shiva
Karma
Atman
25
Mecca became the holiest city in Islam because that is where Mohammad
Died and was buried in a splendid tomb
Organized the first community of Muslims
Wrote the original Sharia
Rededicated the Kaaba to Allah
26
What is the name of the Jewish afterlife for the righteous?
Nirvana
Olma Ha-ba
Paradise
Heaven

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