Unit 3: World Religions

The beliefs of Laozi established the ethical system of __________.

Which Hindu god is responsible for the creation of the universe?

In Buddhism, the release from pain and suffering is moksha.

The Jewish house of worship is referred to as a __________.

Which Hindu god is responsible for the preservation and protection of the universe?

The __________ is a large collection of essays used to explain the Vedas.

In Confucianism, the belief that respect should be given to parents and elders is called _____.

Which world religion was the first to practice Monotheism?

The bishop of Rome and the head of the Roman Catholic Church is the __________.

The dispersal of the Jews from their homeland.

The Hebrews were promised an important piece of land called Israel.

Which believed that a highly efficient and powerful government was the key to social order?

The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca is called the hajj.

__________ is the founder of Buddhism and known as the Buddha or "Enlightened One".

In Buddhism, the perfect understanding of basic truths about the universe is called _______.

Which individual was responsible for leading the Exodus and accepting the Ten Commandments?

The mutual promises made between God and the Hebrew people were called tributes.

A high-ranking Christian official who supervises a number of local churches is a __________.

__________ is an Arab prophet and the founder of Islam.

The followers of Islam are called Muslims.

All of the following are monotheistic religions EXCEPT:

The Islamic house of worship is referred to as a __________.

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn.

The Ten Commandments were given to Abraham, who then presented them to the Hebrew people.

The ultimate goal in Hinduism is _______, the liberation from the cycle of rebirth.

Which group observes a modern form of Buddhism and worships the Buddha as a god?

The collection of hymns and poems sacred to the Hindu faith are referred to as the __________.

The Roman Emperor __________ ended the persecution of Christians.

Karma refers to good or bad deeds.

__________ is a central figure of Christianity and considered the Messiah and Son of God.

__________ is a body of law governing the lives of Muslims.

According to the Torah, God chose Abraham as the "father" of the Hebrew people.

The highest political and religious leader in a Muslim government is called a __________.

The sacred text of Judaism is called the Bible.

The Arabic word for God (used in Islam) is __________.

Which group upholds the traditional beliefs of Buddhism and do not worship the Buddha?

Which of the following groups is credited with the founding of Hinduism?

The belief in one god is called polytheism.

The sacred text of Islam is called the __________.

The teachings of Confucius are included in the __________.