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In this religion, the cause of all suffering is people’s selfish desire for temporary pleasures
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
2
Which religion spread throughout the Roman empire?
Judaism
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
3
This is one way that Ashoka spread Buddhism
He carved the teachings down on pillars.
He developed Hammurabi's code of laws.
He forced people to convert.
He created the Law of the Twelve Tables.
4
This is the release from the cycle of rebirth and suffering.
apostles
hajj
moksha
Eightfold Path
5
This religion was not founded by an individual person but it developed over time.
Christianity
Islam
Judaism
Hindusim
6
This Muslim group followed the Umayyads; viewed Abu Bakr as the rightful ruler.
Sunni
Shi’a
7
These are individuals chosen as messengers to reveal God’s will to his people.
monks
followers
prophets
missionaries
8
This religion has sharia restrictions on eating pork and drinking alcohol. Meat must be halal.
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
9
After seeing four things outside the palace, what did Siddhartha do next?
Swim in the Ganges River
Return to the palace for five years
Search for religious truth and an end to suffering
Begin writing the vedas under the bodhi tree
10
To Muslims, this term means "struggle" or "exerted effort"
jihad
zakah
hajj
sharia
11
The map shows how this religion spread.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
12
The apostle Paul helped the development of Christianity by doing all of the following except...
Wrote letters called Epistles to groups of believers
Spreading and interpreting Christ’s teachings
Said that Christianity should welcome all converts
By having discussions with Jesus
13
Who are the teachers of the faith in Judaism?
imam
pope
rabbis
priests
14
These guidelines were given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai.
Law of the Twelve Tables
Vedas
Ten Commandments
The Quran
15
These two religions believe in reincarnation.
Hinduism and Islam
Buddhism and Hinduism
Christianity and Judaism
Islam and Judaism
16
Solomon completed all of the following tasks except...
Built a home for the Ark of the Covenant
Built the Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
Built a powerful trading empire
Built a temple in Jerusalem
17
In Hinduism, this is the cycle of life, death, and rebirth.
samsara
vedas
nirvana
moksha
18
The map shows how this religion spread
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
19
This is the sacred text in Judaism. It focuses mainly on the Old Testament.
Torah
Bible
Qu'ran
Vedas
20
The map shows how this religion spread
Buddhism
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
21
Kosher food laws in this religion indicate that milk and meat should not be consumed together.
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
22
How did the Roman governor, Pontius Pilate, react to Jesus’ popularity?
He poisoned Jesus.
Jesus was arrested, put on trial & sentenced to be crucified
He exiled Jesus to Greece
He appointed Jesus to serve in the government
23
Hinduism originated at this location.
Indus River Valley
Han China
Mesopotamia
Nile River Valley
24
In this religion, Brahman has three personalities of these gods: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva.
Hinduism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
25
Christians and Jews disagree about the history of this figure.
Siddhartha
Muhammad
Moses
Jesus
26
After the angel Gabriel spoke to Muhammad, Muhammad realized all of the following except...
Muhammad was convinced that he was the last of the prophets
Allah was the one and only God
More idols must be worshipped
All other Gods must be abandoned
27
What is the holy book for Muslims?
Qur’an
Bible
Torah
Vedas
28
How did Buddhism spread in Asia?
It did not spread in Asia
Trade and warfare
Trade and missionaries
missionaries and moksha
29
In this religion, the Ganges River may bring a person closer to moksha after passing away.
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
30
What are these five things: Faith, Prayer, Alms, Fasting, Pilgrimage?
The Five Pillars of Islam
The Five Pillars of Hinduism
The Five Pillars of Christianity
The Five Pillars of Judaism
31
What was Constantine’s influence on Christianity in Rome?
He was one of the apostles
He brought gifts to Jesus
He wrote the New Testament
In 313 CE, he ended the persecution of Christians.
32
The Hebrews united under 3 kings: Saul, David, and Solomon. What was the name of this kingdom?
Israel
Bethelem
Mecca
puja
33
Ancient Romans were polytheistic. What does this mean?
They believed in many gods.
They did not believe in god.
They believed in one god.
They believed in two gods.
34
This is the sacred text in Hinduism-- a collection of hymns written in Sanskrit.
Qu'ran
Torah
Bible
Vedas
35
While seeking enlightenment, what did Siddhartha do over the course of six years?
Meditated, fasted, and debated
Ate pork and shellfish
Spoke to Muhammad daily
Stayed awake for 24 hours
36
What religion is represented by this symbol?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
37
This person was kept isolated in a palace as a young child.
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
Muhammad
Moses
38
In Islam this body of a law regulates family life, moral conduct, business, and community
Shahadah
Shari’a
Jihad
Hajj
39
This is the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that all Muslims should make during their lifetime.
sharia
salah
jihad
hajj
40
Muslims are monotheistic. What is god called in Arabic?
Buddha
Yahweh
Allah
Jesus
41
This Muslim group believes that the caliph needed to be a relative of the Prophet (Muhammad)
Sunni
Shi’a
42
In this religion, the sacred writings (
Tipitaka)
were on palm leaves and collected in baskets.
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
43
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
Qur'an
Tipitaka
Old Testament
New Testament
44
Who was chosen to be the “father” of the Hebrew people?
Jesus
Muhammad
Moses
Abraham
45
The Hebrews asked God for protection & Abraham promised to obey God. This is an example of a...
nirvana
covenant
mecca
Ten Commandments
46
At the age of 29, Siddhartha went outside the palace and saw all of the following except...
A sick man
An old man
A wandering holy man who seemed miserable
A corpse being carried to the cremation grounds
47
What is the main source of information about the life and teachings of Jesus?
New Testament -gospels
Qur'an
Old Testament
Tipitaka
