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The name means “teaching” and consists of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
Vedas
Tripitaka
The Torah
Kojiki
2
Which is not a branch of Judaism?
Orthodox
Conservative
Reformed
Protestant
3
What is the symbol of Christianity?
Star Of David
The Cross
Dharma Wheel
Torii Gate
4
The ancient Hindu scriptures written down over a thousand years
Tripitaka
The Bible
Kojiki
Vedas
5
Which one does NOT best describe Siddhartha?
Buddha
A person who became enlightened
Founder of Buddhism
God’s Messenger
6
During this festival the local kami are carried round the town or village. Is celebratory includes dancer and musicians
Ramadan
Diwali
Matsuri/Rey
Vesak
7
This is the five-day festival of lights honoring the god Rama.
Diwali
Vesak
Matsuri
Ramadan
8
In Buddhism, freedom from all suffering is called what?
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Moksha
Good Karma
9
Which of the following is NOT a regular part of Christian Sunday services?
Praying as a congregation
Declarations of Faith
Listening to an Imam's service
Singing Hymns
10
Which of the following is NOT an example of the 4 Noble Truths?
The cure for suffering is to achieve Moksha
There is suffering in the world
Suffering is caused by greed and desire
The Eightfold Path is the course of action that leads to enlightenment
11
Muslims gather here for prayer on Fridays
Synagogue
Mosque
Bodh Gaya
Mandir
12
During the month of Ramadan, what is a Muslim most likely to do?
Gather with family for a large midday meal
Make the annual pilgrimage to Jerusalem
Participate in a naming ceremony at the nearest mosque
Fast from daybreak to sunset
13
What does the Cross symbolize in Christianity?
The two main branches of Christianity
The Resurrection of Jesus
Reincarnation
Easter
14
Which of the following in NOT one of the 5 pillars of Islam?
Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Declaration of Faith (Creed)
Hijab (Wearing a head covering for females)
Daily Prayer (5 times/day)
15
Which is the holy city of Shintoism?
Varanasi
Mecca
No holy city
Sarath
16
What is the continuous cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth called in Hinduism?
Moksha
Reincarnation
Karma
Nirvana
17
What is the symbol of Islam?
The Crescent Moon and Star
Dharma Wheel
The Cross
Aum/Om
18
The belief that God does not exist
Polytheism
Atheism
Deity
Agnosticism
19
What are the two branches of Islam?
Catholic and Protestant
Orthodox and Reformed
Sunni and Shia
Quran and Kaaba
20
Skepticism that there is a God and that it is impossible to know if God exists
Polytheism
Deity
Agnosticism
Atheism
21
The sacred text of Buddhism
The Bible
Tripitaka
Kojiki
Vedas
22
What is the symbol of Judaism?
Torii Gate
Dharma Wheel
Star Of David
The Cross
23
This is a month of fasting and purifying for Muslims
Diwali
Yom Kippur
Vesak
Ramadan
24
Which is NOT a rite of passage for Shinto's?
A coming of age festival at age 20
A baby's first visit to the shrine
A marriage ceremony
A death ceremony
25
What core belief of Hinduism states a person’s actions in this life will determine his or her position in the next life
The Eightfold Path
Karma
Dharma
Moksha
26
The sacred book of Christianity
Vedas
Tripitaka
Kojiki
The Bible
27
This is known as a Day of Atonement when Jews fast, pray, and ask for forgiveness
Vesak
Diwali
Ramadan
Matsuri
28
Historical text of the Shinto followers
Vedas
The Bible
Kojiki
Tripitaka
29
The Buddhist leader Dalai Lama would be worshipping in this building
Mosque
Shrine
Temple
Mandir
30
Which ritual uses water to mark a person's entry into the Christian Church?
Passover
Communion
Baptism
Fasting
31
In Hinduism, what do you call the “state of being free from suffering?”
Dharma
Reincarnation
Karma
Moksha
32
What is the symbol of Shintoism?
Torii Gate
The Cross
Star Of David
Aum/Om
33
Which is NOT a cultural hearth of the 6 major religions?
India
Vietnam
Japan
Israel
34
What is the symbol of Hinduism?
Dharma Wheel
Star Of David
The Cross
Aum/Om
35
Which term is used to describe the different Hindu personal obligations they must follow?
Karma
Samsara
Dharma
Moksha
36
What is the holy spirit of Shintoism?
Swami
Kojiki
Kami
Torii
37
What is the symbol of Buddhism?
The Crescent Moon and Star
Dharma Wheel
Star Of David
The Cross
38
The Jewish place of worship
Temple
Mandir
Kaaba
Synagogue
39
Which of the following terms refers to Jewish girls who gain the religious responsibility of an adult?
Bar Mitzvah
Bat Mitzvah
Rabbis
Rosh Hashanah
40
This holiday remembers the Buddha’s birth, enlightenment and passing into nirvana.
Ramadan
Diwali
Matsuri
Vesak
41
This is where Buddha received enlightenment
Kaaba
Bodh Gaya
Temple
Shrine
42
A term that describes any kind of god/goddess or Supreme Being; a “higher power.”
Atheism
Polytheism
Deity
Agnosticism
43
This is an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship God or a group of gods.
Polytheism
Atheism
Agnosticism
Religion
44
This means cube in Arabic and is the center piece of the pilgrimage to Mecca
Synagogue
Kabba
Mandir
Bodh Gaya
45
A term that describes any kind of god/goddess or Supreme Being; a “higher power.”
Atheism
Agnosticism
Deity
Polytheism
46
The Shinto followers would hold ceremonies in this place
Bodh Gaya
Temple
Shrine
Mandir
47
Provides general commands about how to perform the Five Pillars or duties of a Muslim.
Tripitaka
Qur’an
Vedas
Kojiki
48
Which rite of passage marks a Hindu boy’s promise to respect the knowledge, the parents, and the society?
Communion Ceremony
The First Haircut Ceremony
The Ear-piercing Ceremony
Sacred Thread Ceremony
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Moral guidelines taught by Buddha that explains how one should live his or her life in order to end suffering/enlighten
Eightfold Path
Ten Commandments
The Three Jewels
Nirvana
