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1
As a Jewish individual, Jesus supported actions in accordance with the Ten Commandments
True
False
2
The religious terms Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, and nirvana are most closely associated with
Buddhism
Confucianism
Islam
Judaism
3
Which of the following is not associated with Islam?
The five pillars
The Eightfold Path
Mohammad
The Qur'an (Koran)
4
Christianity and Islam are similar in that both
are polytheistic religions
have roots in Judaism
have practiced a strict code of nonviolence
have the same religious holidays
5
This image is most representative of which belief system?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
6
An idolator is someone who worships or admires an idol.
True
False
7
A major result of the development of Judaism was
the spawning of other monotheistic faiths like Christianity and Islam.
It signified the first time that multiple religions coexisted in Babylonia.
religious tolerance in the Roman Empire.
the spreading of religion and culture to China, Japan, and Southeast Asia.
8
Jesus agreed with Hammurabi's strict law code, which included the premise of "an eye for an eye."
False
True
9
According to Buddhist principles, believers can end personal suffering by
engaging in fasting and prayer
eliminating selfish desires
making pilgrimages to Mecca
relying on divine help
10
The statue below represents the founder of which belief system?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confusianism
Islam
11
Which values are most closely associated with the fundamental principles of Buddhism?
maintaining the caste system and providing education for all people
practicing nonviolence and giving up worldly desires
self-determination and democracy
competition and financial success
12
Monotheism, in its efforts to bring together a wide variety of beliefs, both incorporated and condemned polytheism.
False
True
13
Which is a valid statement about the role of religion in modern India?
Buddhism has replaced Hinduism as the major religion.
Religious beliefs and social structure are closely related.
Religion and politics are rigidly separated.
Religion has lost most of its influence and importance.
14
While we may know them as Genies, Jinn are semi-spiritual beings who serve as intermediaries in which belief system?
Islam
Judaism
Hinduism
Buddhism
15
Which belief system is most likely to be ACTIVELY supportive of vegetarian lifestyle?
Judaism
Confucianism
Hinduism
Buddhism
16
The sacred texts of Hinduism are the Vedas, Upanishads and the Mahabarata
False
True
17
As a member of the warrior class in India, Arjuna had the primary sacred duty of fighting righteous battles.
True
False
18
Judaism, Islam and Christianity share a belief in Muhammad as a prophet.
False
True
19
The sacred text of Christianity is
The Rig-Veda
The Torah
The Bible
The Bhagavad-Gita
20
The name of the founder of Judaism
Abraham
Jesus Christ
Muhammad
Siddhartha Gautama
21
In Jewish religious tradition, a Golem may be animated by speaking God's name to it.
True
False
22
Select the term for a follower of Islam
Christian
Hindu
Muslim
Jew
23
In ancient India, a person's caste determined their occupation.
True
False
24
This image is most representative of which belief system?
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
Confucianism
25
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both:
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
provide a guide to proper ethical and moral behavior
promote learning as a means to salvation
support a belief in reincarnation
26
Judiasm, Islam and Christianity all have origins in the Middle East
True
False
27
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with Buddhism.
False
True
28
Modern Dalit women in India still face systemic impacts in relation to which faith-based code of conduct?
The caste system
The Eightfold Path
The Four Noble Truths
The five relationships
29
Which belief is most closely associated with the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
People are born into a specific caste.
Believers must follow the Ten Commandments.
People can overcome their desires by following the Eight-Fold Path.
Followers must fast during Ramadan.
30
This image is most representative of which world belief system?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
31
Muslims pray five times a day facing which holy city?
Bethlehem
Jerusalem
Mecca
Medina
32
Which is NOT central to the Five Pillars of Islam
Paying alms to the poor
Ritual prayer
Meditation
Fasting
33
This holy city was located at a crossroads; it was an established center of trade between Africa, Europe and Asia.
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
Medina
Mecca
34
Jews, Christians and Muslims worship the same God.
False
True
35
Which belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists?
People should pray five times a day.
Everyone should have the same social status.
Material wealth is a sign of the blessing of the gods.
The soul can be reincarnated.