World Religions Semester Test Review

What does the word Islam mean in Arabic?

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of what?

What is the most important feasting day for Christians?

The teachings of Buddha leading to enlightenment are called this.

Which two Chinese governments did not accept Confucius’ teachings?

Which of the following is a sacred text of Bahai Faith?

A teacher of the will of God; believed to be in contact with a divine being & said to speak on their behalf

What is reincarnation?

What is the Arabic word for God?

Which of the following believes the leader should be an elected caliph? 

A compilation of ancient teachings regarded as sacred and normative by Jews.

What does the Lotus flower represent?

_________ is the holiest city of Islam; Muhammad's birthplace

What are humans called in Scientology?

The Third Noble Truth teaches that people can overcome suffering and ignorance and reach this state of perfect peace.

What major symbol is used during Baptism?

What is the name of the primary deity of the Quapaw Tribe?

Someone who worships one god is...

The word "Buddha" means

Out of the two kingdoms of Israel, which people became known as Jews? 

The Analects of Confucius were most likely compiled and written by who?

Who is the founder of Scientology?

What is salvation called in Hinduism?

In Hinduism, followers believe that ____________ is a larger soul, that brings together all individual souls.

According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?

How many books are in the New Testament?

True/False: Four days after the crucifixion, Jesus appears to several people & teaches them.

How many countries accept Scientology as a religion?

The birth of Jesus is celebrated on what day?

The promised land that was promised to Hebrews in the old testament was called…

A follower of Islam is called a(n)

True/False: To Catholics, faith in the Holy Trinity is the path to salvation.

What is the act of Jesus coming back to life called?

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Relationships of Confucius?

A social group into which a Hindu person is born is called a

What is considered the holy book for Scientology?

Who is the founder of the Bahai Faith?

Christians remember the death of Jesus on what day? What is the name of the day?

Who is the founder of Daoism?

What happened to the Hebrews during the Exodus? 

The founder of Daoism believed that people should do what?

The First Noble Truth states that this cannot be avoided.

The combination of the first 5 books of the Hebrew Bible

True/False: In the Hindu faith only humans are thought to have a soul.

Prince Siddhartha Gautama became known as this.

The concept of KARMA is best described as

Which of the following believes the leader of the Islamic faith should be a direct descendent of Muhammad?

What is the principal symbol of Christianity?

Prince Siddhartha's decision to leave the palace and live in the world is called the "Great"

The Arab prophet who founded Islam is 

The place of worship for Jews

Who invaded India and settled around the Ganges river around 2000 B.C.?

True/False: The Aum was a slow chant that calms the body.

What is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular? 

In relation to Daoism, what is the eternal force that permeates everything in nature?

What is the common language usually spoken by Muslims? 

According to Muslims, was an angel who told Muhammed he was a messenger/prophet of Allah.

What is the name of the primary deity of the Caddo Tribe?

On what day is the Sabbath observed in the New Testament? 

Commandments given to the Jews by God & they form the foundation of Jewish ethics, behavior and responsibility.

Who is the founder of Confucianism?

What is the name of the Hinduism Holy Book?

What is the holy book of Islam? 

The Eightfold Path of Buddhism is also called

What is the holy book of Daoism?

Which of the following is not a daily practice of members of the Bahai Faith?

Prince Siddhartha Gautama started this new religion in India around 563 B.C.