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Who was the Jewish convert who spread Christianity from Mesopotamia to Rome?
Peter
Paul
Burt Block
Mary
2
What is the Shariah?
a form of Muslim law
a religious school
a native dance
a style of calligraphy
3
What is the religious duty in Hinduism and Buddhism?
varna
ahimsa
hajj
moksha
4
What is the name for the ultimate release from the cycle of life?
atman
moksha
samsara
yoga
5
The Eightfold Path, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Judaism
6
Holy text(s) of Hindu
Tripitaka
Bible
Torah
Upanishads
7
Who led the Hebrews out of Egypt and gave them the Ten Commandments?
David
Abraham
Moses
Paul
8
What is the holy book of buddhism called?
Quran
Torah
Tripitaka
Bible
9
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Jesus
Moses
Shiva
Siddhartha Gautama
10
Which of the following beliefs are held by Muslims, Christians and Jews?
belief in Jesus as the Messiah
belief in reincarnation
belief in one God
belief in Mohammad
11
Who unified Israel and made it a great and powerful nation?
Paul
Abraham
Moses
David
12
What is the successor of Muhammad called?
caliph
Ramadan
hajj
Quran
13
A force caused by a person's good and bad acts affects future lives. What is this called?
Karma
Reincarnation
Dharma
edas
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What are the gospels?
the first half of the Christian Bible
written accounts of Buddha’s life and teachings
first four books of the New Testament
the third book of the Upanishads
15
Who was the Bishop of Rome, who claimed authority over all? (now leader of the Catholic Church)
Pope
Paul
Parish
David
16
What is the oldest monotheistic religion in the world?
Islam
Christianity
Dualism
Judaism
17
Most religions at the time of the development of Judaism were
persecuted more than Judaism
polytheistic
monotheistic
similar to the principles of Judaism
18
What does the term Buddha literally mean?
varna
one who believes in Moderation
one who is awake and has become enlightened
one who believes in Reincarnation
19
What is a person who suffers for their beliefs called?
martyr
messenger
messiah
prophet
20
What is the scattering of people to different parts of the world called?
Torah
ahimsa
covenant
diaspora
21
What was the split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims began with a disagreement over?
the required pilgrimage to Mecca
belief in one God
acceptance of the Quran
the choice of a caliph or leader
22
Who founded Christianity?
Jesus of Nazareth
Abraham
Siddhartha Gautama
Moses
23
Which is the highest, or priestly, caste in Indian society?
Vaisya
Pariah
Brahmin
Pope
24
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
learning to give up selfish desire
worshiping Allah as the one true god
following the Ten Commandments
being baptized and confirmed
25
What is the name of the laws given by God to Moses at Mount Sinai?
Code of Law
Ten Commandments
Dharma
Books of Knowledge
26
What is a Muslim place of worship?
shrine
mosque
synagogue
cathedral
27
All of the following are divisions of Christianity except
Orthodox
Catholic
Protestant
Sunni
28
What is rebirth of the soul in another bodily form called in Hinduism and Buddhism?
ahimsa
reincarnation
moksha
nirvana
29
What is/was a savior who would restore land to the Jews?
messiah
martyr
messenger
prophet
30
Who was the prophet of Islam?
Mohammad
Jesus of Nazareth
Siddhartha Guatama
Abraham
31
Where did all three major monotheistic religions developed?
Asia
Italy
Middle East
Europe
32
According to the Five Pillars of Islam, every Muslim must
read the Bible
obey official priests
believe in many gods
give alms
33
What city is most holy to Christians?
Israel
Jerusalem
Bethleham
Mecca
34
What is the religious script of Judaism?
Torah
Quran
Bible
Tripitaka
35
Who is the Hindu god known as the Creator?
Bramha
Shiva
Maheswara
Vishnu
36
What is becoming one with the universal spirit after death is called?
salvation
hajj
heaven
nirvana
37
What is the pilgrimage to Mecca required of all Muslims who are able?
caliph
dharma
mosque
hajj
38
What is the third most holy city to Islam?
Bethleham
Mecca
Israel
Jerusalem
39
What do Hindus believe about how their caste can be changed by?
karma
the emperor
moving
marriage
40
What city is the center of worship in Judaism?
Israel
Mecca
Bethleham
Jerusalem
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What is a binding agreement with God called?
Ramadan
diaspora
deal
covenant
42
What is the name for the Hindu soul?
yoga
moksha
atman
samsara
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Which of the following is NOT one of the Pillars of Islam?
Muslims are expected to go on a pilgrimage to Mecca
Muslims have to engage in prayer every day.
Muslims pray to Muhammad
Muslims are expected to fulfill their charitable duties.
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Which religion celebrates Ramadan?
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
