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#5majorreligions Test practice for the 5 Major Religions Ms. Seman SS 108
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Christianity, Judaism and Islam are similar in that each...
worships many gods
allows eating pork
has the same religious holidays
first began in the Middle East
2
Islam is most closely associated with the
Sutras
Koran
Gospel
Bible
3
Who was the founding leader of Hinduism?
Northern Invaders or Aryans
Abraham
Mohammad
Siddhartha Gautama
4
“Suffering can only end by following the Eight Fold Path” This is part of what religion?
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
5
This religion uses the Bible; however they use
BOTH
the Old Testament and the
New
Testament.
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
6
The the third great religion to arise in the Middle East(Mecca). Followers are called Muslims.
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
7
A belief in a single God is called
Koran
Apostles
Nirvana
Monotheism
8
Belief that one can be reborn
Nirvana
Monotheism
Religion
Reincarnation
9
Buddhism believe in the Four Noble Truths; which is
NOT
one of those truths?
an end to suffering is possible
suffering is good for the soul
suffering is caused by desire
life brings suffering
10
Jesus and Buddha were similar in that both
were followers of Judaism
believe in prayer five times a day
were born in the same year
were major religious teachers
11
Which idea is shared by Judaism, Christianity and Islam?
the worship of many gods
belief in one God
a religious "law" against eating pork
belief in reincarnation
12
This religion developed from Judaism about 2,000 years ago. Taught brotherhood, peace, charity
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
13
Name the holy book of Islam
Sutras
Old Testament
Bible
Koran
14
Beliefs, nature of the universe, existence of one God. Each has its own customs and practices.
Reincarnation
Nirvana
Monotheism
Religion
15
Under the Hindu caste system, the caste to which a person belonged was determined by
membership in a political group
birth
the region in which a person lived
education and ability
16
Which is a major practice of the Islamic religion?
There are many different gods
The cow is a sacred animal
One should make a religious trip to Mecca
A person should give up all riches
17
Muslims celebrate the Sabbath on what day?
Saturday
Wednesday
Sunday
Friday
18
Who was the founding leader of Islam?
Jesus
Abraham
Northern Invaders brought the religion with them
Mohammad
19
What is the Geographic Origin of Hinduism and Buddhism?
Japan
Middle East
China
India/Nepal
20
An important belief of Hinduism is that
all people are equal
one should give up wealth
a person’s soul is reincarnated
there is only one God, Allah
21
Which of the following do Judaism, Christianity and Islam have in common?
They began at the same time
They believe in reincarnation
They teach the values of charity and justice
They require followers to make a trip to Mecca
22
This religion uses the Bible (Holy Book): however they only use the Torah and Old Testament.
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Hinduism
23
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Mohammed
Aryans
Siddhartha Gautama
Jesus
24
Who was the founding leader of Judaism?
Abraham
Jesus
Northern Invaders brought the religion with them
Mohammed
25
Buddhists believe that
the Koran must be read
people should pray in a church
suffering is caused by desire
there is only one god
26
Which statement expresses a major belief of Hinduism?
All Hindus must make a trip to Mecca.
A person’s actions in life have effects in the next life.
Only women can become religious leaders.
Untouchables are directly related to God
27
A magazine article describes the caste system, reincarnation, the Bhagavad-Gita. This is about
Buddhism
Judaism
Hinduism
Christianity
28
Which religion believes the cow is holy and bathing in the Ganges River will wash away sins?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
29
Monotheism, reincarnation and nirvana are terms related to
geographic features
ethnic groups
world religions
political parties
30
The Jewish people celebrate the Sabbath on what day?
Sunday
Friday
Wednesday
Saturday
31
This religion believes in reincarnation, but
rejects
the caste system.
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
32
Which religion is associated with Mohammed, a trip to Mecca and mosques?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
33
This religion developed in the Middle East/Israel about 6,000 yrs ago. Abraham was it's founder
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
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Five duties that all Muslims must do; confession of faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
Bhagavad-Gita
Eight Fold Path
OM
Five Pillars of Faith
