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The largest Christian group in Egypt and all of the Middle East-often persecuted/isolated
Coptic Christians
Roman Catholic
Baptists
Muslim
2
The Hindu Festival of Lights-probably the most famous of their celebrations-marking hope
Diwali
Dalai Lama
Ganesha
Bhutan
3
There are different versions of the 10 Commandments due to translations and no primary source
FALSE
TRUE
4
The Jewish skullcap worn out of respect for G-d
Synagogue
Shabbat
Yarmulke
Bar Mitzvah
5
December 25th coincided with a previous Roman holiday causing Pope Julius to declare it Xmas
TRUE
FALSE
6
Muslims believe in the Bible and Torah but believe they have been 'watered down'
TRUE
FALSE
7
Buddhism may be described as both a philosophy and a religion
TRUE
FALSE
8
The Jewish celebration into adulthood
Synagogue
Torah
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Menorah
9
According to Jews, what did God deliver to Moses on Mt Sinai?
Vedas
Torah
Qu'ran
10 Commandments
10
4 branches of Judaism--check those that apply
Conservative
Reform
Reconstructionist
Orthodox
11
Siddartha Guatama, who lived in Nepal 2,500 years ago, became ---?
Dalai Lama
Buddha
Mohammed
Jesus Christ
12
The holy scripture/text in the Islamic faith
Old Testament
King James Bible
Torah
Qu'ran
13
There are approximately 14 million jews in the world
TRUE
FALSE
14
In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam-visited by G-d and seen as the keeper of the Covenant
Jesus Christ
Moses
Mohommad
Abraham
15
The dot on the forehead worn by Hindus represents divine sight and, for women, a beauty mark
FALSE
TRUE
16
"The Struggle" for the faith-sometimes misinterpreted as Holy War
Sharia
Jihad
Hijab
Salat
17
Not all Buddhists are vegetarians but it is encouraged to value living things
TRUE
FALSE
18
Islamic law-means "the way" or "the path"-sometimes applied controversially
Hajj
Ka'bah
Sharia
Salat
19
Islam is the faith-Muslims are those who practice
TRUE
FALSE
20
The British colonialism effort to establish a Jewish homeland in Palestine
Balfour Declaration
Versailles Treaty
Arab Spring
Rothschild Agreement
21
The point non-Christians mark the difference between Jesus and Jesus Christ is resurrection
TRUE
FALSE
22
The Crusades were fought for control of the Holy Lands between 1096 to 1291
FALSE
TRUE
23
Jews believe Jesus was a preacher and doer of good deeds but not the son of God
FALSE
TRUE
24
Buddhists temples serve some ceremonial purposes similar to churches
TRUE
FALSE
25
A building in Mecca that is the most sacred site in Islam-Muslims expected to make pilgrimage
Sharia
Salat
Ka'bah
Hajj
26
Hindus-mostly in India and Nepal-number over 1 billion followers
TRUE
FALSE
27
Who is believed to have authored the Old Testament?
Moses
Mohammed
Buddha
Christ
28
Jews don't believe in sin in the same way Christian's believe-a difference in Jesus/Christ
FALSE
TRUE
29
Nation of Islam and religion of Islam-share some language/beliefs but NOT the same
FALSE
TRUE
30
There are roughly 350 million practicing Buddhists--mostly in Southeast Asia
TRUE
FALSE
31
Israel is seen as Jews by the land promised them by G-d
FALSE
TRUE
32
The role of the Pope is...
Head of the Protestant Church
Head of the Roman Catholic Church
Head of the Islamic faith
Head of the Anglican Church
33
The Supreme God of Hinduism
Jesus Christ
Mohammad
Dalai Lama
Vishnu
34
All Christians worship God, differences among denominations are process and culture
TRUE
FALSE
35
King Henry IIV split from the Catholic Church when the Pope refused an annullment, forming the
Buddhism
Methodist Church
Anglican Church
Protestant Church
36
The 10 Commandments (laws of God) were reportedly given to
WHO
at Mount Sinai?
Buddha
Moses
Mohammad
Abraham
37
Muslims do not want image of Mohammad to insure that God alone s worshipped
FALSE
TRUE
38
The Jewish sacred text, written by Moses
Torah
King James Bible
Qu'ran
Old Testament
39
Hindus hold the cow sacred as a gentle, peaceful animal
FALSE
TRUE
40
The Islamic 5 Pillars of Faith are the guiding principles
FALSE
TRUE
41
The daily call to prayer for Muslims
Sabbath
Tora
Salat
Qu'ran
42
The King James Bible was controversial because of its translations-mistakes/manipulation
TRUE
FALSE
43
Martin Luther, upset with corruption of the Roman Catholic Church, established Protestantism
TRUE
FALSE
44
Hindus are not required but encouraged to practice vergetarianism
TRUE
FALSE
45
The Jewish candles representing light and a gift from G-d
Menorah
Hannukah
Yarmulke
Torah
46
Buddhism teaches growth toward Enlightenment
FALSE
TRUE
47
Lucifer/Satan/Devil was an angel whose pride overtook him and he was cast out heaven
FALSE
TRUE
48
A Jewish scholar or teacher who studies and teaches Jewish law
preacher
rabbi
priest
monk
49
Select which of the following are the Buddhist 4 Noble Truths
The Truth of Suffering
The Truth of the End of Suffering
The truth of the Cause of Suffering
The Truth of the Path Leading to the End of Suffering
50
Probably the most famous symbol/God in Hinduism represents prosperity and good fortune
Vishnu
Ganesha
Dalai Lama
Mohammed
51
Muslim houses of worship are called---
Church
Synagogue
Mosque
Temple
52
The Arabic word for God-spoken in Islamic faith
Mohammed
Moses
Allah
Torah
53
Circumcision is important to Jews-seen as a agreement with G-d and identified Jews
TRUE
FALSE
54
Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that all followers of Islam are expected to make once in lifetime
Salat
Hajj
Ka'bah
Sharia
55
One of the foundational tenets of Hinduism is---
Reincarnation
Salvation
Vegetariansim
Eternal Sin
56
The Jewish holy day-sundown Friday through Saturday
Synagogue
Shabbat/Sabbath
Ganesha
Torah
57
Hindus believe strongly in the role of karma in their lives
TRUE
FALSE
58
The Hindu holy scripture or bible is known as the ---
Qu'ran
Torah
Sanskrit
Bhagavad Gita
59
Good Friday/Easter Sunday represent death and resurrection of Christ-combined with Pagan ritual
FALSE
TRUE
60
The 10 Vedic restraints or Yamas in Hinduism are similar to---
10 Commandments
Qu'ran
Shalat
Yarmulke
61
Buddhists do not believe in reincarnation in the way we think of it
FALSE
TRUE
62
The reincarnation of the ideal Buddhist--the 14th as a matter of fact
Buddha
Christ
Mohammad
Dalai Lama
63
Muslims respect and revere Jesus-a messenger but not the messiah
TRUE
FALSE
64
Catholics primarily in Greece and Russia that claim origins directly to Christ and apostles
Roman Catholic
Protestants
Eastern Orthodox
Coptic Christians
65
The headscarf or covering that Muslim women wear out of respect to their faith
Salat
Hijab
Sharia
Hajj
66
The Jewish temple of worship is known as a---
Church
Synagogue
Mosque
Temple
67
To many Jews their faith is matrilineal--passed through the mother
TRUE
FALSE
68
The prophet in Islamic faith
Jesus
Dalai Lama
Moses
Mohammad
69
Depictions of Christ as "whiter" coincided with European colonialism and imperialism
TRUE
FALSE
70
The sum of a person's actions deciding fates in future existences
Salvation
Grace
Enlightenment
Karma
