Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?

Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca

A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that

Buddhist focus on enlightenment through meditation

What is recorded in the Gospels?

The life and teachings of Jesus

According to Muslim belief, Muhammad became the prophet of Islam after he

Heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him

Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?

Individuals can only perform work assigned to their caste

Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is

Achieving Moksha, or union with Brahman

Which of the following is on of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?

All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.

What important change did the Roman emperor make in 313 AD?

He granted religious toleration to Christians.

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World Religions Review

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This covers the development and key concepts of Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity and Islam.

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1
The Ten Commandments are a set of laws that the Jews believe God gave to them through
Moses
David
Isaiah
Abraham
2
Which of the following is a key belief, or duty, of Islam?
A priest should mediate between the people and God
Sins should be washed away through baptism
The Qur'an may be read by Muslims in any language
Each Muslim should make a pilgrimage to Mecca
3
Muslims believe the sacred word of God as revealed to Muhammad is contained in the
Qur'an
Dawah
Jannah
Qiyamah
4
A key difference between Buddhism and Hinduism is that
Hindu's don't believe in reincarnation
Buddhists believe only the highest caste can reach nirvana
Hindu's reject priests, formal rituals, and the caste system
Buddhist focus on enlightenment through meditation
5
In Hinduism, religious and moral duties of an individual to be in harmony with the universe are
Atman
Karma
Dharma
Shiva
6
Mecca became the holiest city in Islam because that is where Mohammad
Rededicated the Kaaba to Allah
Wrote the original Sharia
Organized the first community of Muslims
Died and was buried in a splendid tomb
7
What is recorded in the Gospels?
The story of Emperor Constantine's conversion
The persecution of the early church
The life and teachings of Jesus
The journeys of the apostle Paul
8
The Tripitaka is the text for
Janism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
9
Enlightenment in Buddhism is known as
Collective Soul
Depeche Mode
Nirvana
Green Day
10
According to Muslim belief, Muhammad became the prophet of Islam after he
Saw a mysterious bush burning
Was blinded by a heavenly light as he traveled to Mecca
Heard the voice of the angel Gabriel calling him
Had a vision about bringing peace to Arab clans
11
What religion was Jesus born into?
Islam
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
12
What is the name of the Jewish afterlife for the righteous?
Paradise
Nirvana
Olma Ha-ba
Heaven
13
What is a Jewish place of worship called?
Mosque
Church
Stuppah
Synagogue
14
Muslims are expected to follow the dietary laws of halal, forbidding them to consume...
pork
alcohol
all of these
shellfish
15
Which of the following statements was true about the caste system in India?
Individuals can only perform work assigned to their caste
Marrying outside of one's caste created good karma
People in higher classes had stricter rules
Social castes had little to do with Hindu beliefs
16
The sacred Hebrew scriptures are known as
Qu'ran
Torah
Vedas
Psalms
17
Buddhism is
Pantheistic
Polytheistic
Nontheistic
Monotheistic
18
How did the beliefs of the Israelites differ from those of most nearby peoples?
pantheistic
polytheistic
nontheistic
monotheistic
19
Hindus believe that the ultimate goal of existence is
Achieving Moksha, or union with Brahman
Practicing Ahimsa, or nonviolence
Achieving the meditative state of Janism
Following dharma, or life's duties
20
Where do Muslims believe true followers of Allah go?
Nirvana
Jannah
Omla Ha-ba
Heaven
21
Jesus taught to love the lord and to
Meditate daily
Please the gods
Pray five times a day
Love your neighbor as yourself
22
Which of the following is on of Buddhism's Four Noble Truths?
Before all, honor your mother and father.
All life is full of suffering, pain, and sorrow.
Superior men and women understand righteousness.
Nirvana may be reached through harsh self-denial.
23
What are the oldest texts that describe the many gods of Hinduism?
Qu'ran
Torah
Vedas
Bhagavad Gita
24
What important change did the Roman emperor make in 313 AD?
He granted religious toleration to Christians.
He divided the empire into two parts, eastern and western.
He moved the capital of the empire to Vienna.
He brought back the republic to help end political violence.
25
Made the best contribution toward setting Christianity on the road to becoming a world religion
Peter
Paul
Augustin
Clement
26
What is the Jewish holy day for rest called?
Sabbath
Chanukkah
Yom Kippur
Rosh Hashanah

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