Exam Review - T09 Religions

Which of the following is not part of the Hebrew Bible?

Siddhartha Gautama was the leader and founder of Islam. 

Which of the following helped Hinduism spread?

1.     According to the Hebrew Bible, the Ten Commandments were

The Kaaba is an Islamic holy shrine that is located in Mecca

What event showed the disciples that Jesus was truly the Messiah?

The Hindu holy scriptures that are hymns and poems are called the Upanishads. 

The effect of a person’s actions in this and in previous lives is called ____, & Hindus believe that it impacts rebirth

Believers in this religion are required to face in the direction of Mecca and pray 5 times a day:

One of the main beliefs of Hinduism is the belief in ___ after death, or the rebirth of a soul in a new body.

What was the result of the Diaspora?

For Hindus, the purpose of life is to achieve moksha, or liberation from reincarnation where the soul is free from pain

The first four books of the New Testament are called the Epistles

The idea of a weekly day of rest, or Sabbath, began in Judaism. 

A nomad is a person who tries to achieve spiritual purity through self-denial.

The forefathers of the Jews were known as

How did Buddha achieve enlightenment?

What is the difference between the Torah and the Talmud?

God exists in three forms (the Trinity), is a key belief in Christianity

“There is only one God, and Muhammad is his prophet” is a statement from which religion?

What is Islam's most sacred text?

What do Muslims believe that Sharia describes?

According to Hinduism, which of the following is the supreme spiritual force in the universe?

Siddhartha Gautama sat under a tree to _____, to calm and clear his mind by focusing on a single subject.

What does the Eightfold Path lead to?

Muslim places of worship are called monasteries

Making a pilgrimage to Mecca is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. 

What is ethical monotheism?

Believers in this religion commit to studying and praying from the Torah:

What is the major contribution of the apostle Paul to Christianity?