World Religions Mega-Quiz!!

In Hinduism, dharma is ________.

Throughout human history, what big questions have we always wondered?

Paul never actually met Jesus and, at first, opposed the Christians.

The Sunnah explains five acts of worship required of all Muslims, which are called _________.

In Hinduism, living an amazingly good life and escaping the wheel of rebirth is called _________.

Religions have an intuition that there is something out there that is ________ than ourselves.

There are different denominations within Christianity.

Hinduism is the ____ largest religion in the world, with about 1 billion people.

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: karma, Brahman, Moksha, Vedas, dharma

Religions are driven by the feeling that some questions can only be answered by ________.

The _______ refers to the way Muhammad lived, which is a model for how Muslims should behave.

What troubled Muhammed early on?

The scattering of Jews outside of Israel and Judah is called the __________.

Sikhs believe that there is one God, in the cycle of life, death, and reincarnation, and in karma.

The Apostles wrote accounts of Jesus’ life and teachings. These accounts are called the _______.

One of the most important people involved in spreading early Christianity was ______ of Tarsus.

In Hinduism, Brahma is the _______.

Jesus also taught about _____________ , or the rescue of people from sin.

There are different denominations within Judaism.

Religion suggests that there is a higher power we must answer to or some source we spring from and must return.

Ganesha has an elephant head and is the wise patron of success.

The five major world religions of Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, & Islam all have this in common.

Which one of these is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

In Hinduism, there is only one god in the Brahman.

In Hinduism, all life follows _________.

The religion of the United Kingdom is, officially, Christianity... the Church of England.

Buddhism is the majority religion in South East Asia and Japan.

Belief systems and religions often are used to unify groups of people, and may affect social order and gender roles.

Word Association Time! What do these names all have in common? Abraham, Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Muhammed, Confucius

Confucius taught mainly about ____________.

The most sacred text of the Hebrews, the ______________, is made up of five books of the Bible.

Hinduism is a single religion.

Hinduism is a ____________ religion.

Early Hinduism has also been called _________.

Muhammad was born in the city of _____ around 570 CE.

Hinduism is based on four major principles: injure no life, tell the truth, do not steal, and own no property.

Hinduism means "the religions of __________."

Word Association Time: Which religion is associated with these words: Torah, Talmud, Haggadah, Mitzvah, kippah

Word Association Time! What do these names all have in common? Qur'an, Vedas, Bible, Torah, Tripitaka

In Hinduism, the wheel of rebirth is called _________.

Like Judaism and Christianity, Islam is _________.

Muhammed taught that there was only one God, _______, which means “the God” in Arabic.

In Hinduism, the universe is a transcendent reality called _________.

What was Siddhartha Gautama called after he attained wisdom and enlightenment?

Belief systems and religions are based on sets of mutually held values.

The religion of the United States is, officially, Christianity.

Sikhs keep God in mind by wearing special articles that signify their faith. These articles include ...

A follower of Islam is called a ______.

Sikh means “learner” in the language of the Punjab.

The New Testament says that Jesus appeared to his parables after the Resurrection.

The journey Muhammad made from Mecca to Medina is called the ________, or journey.

The Vedas, Upanishads, Ramayana, and Bhagavad Gita are some of the sacred texts of which religion?

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Nirvana, meditation, fasting, Siddhartha

What three continents meet near Arabia?

The second most widely practiced religion is Islam, with an estimated 1.8 billion followers worldwide. 

Systems of belief that have developed and have evolved over time are called _______.

In Hinduism, when one dies, one is reincarnated into a new body.

A Jewish religious teacher is referred to as a ____________.

What are the central teachings of Buddhism called?

Who were the kings who saved Israel and made it wealthy?

What did Siddhartha Gautama do to free his mind from daily concerns?

Muslims believe that the __________ is the exact word of God as it was told to Muhammad.

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Imam, Mecca, Mosque, Hajj, hadith

His work attracted so many people that Christianity began to break from its Jewish roots, becoming a separate religion.

In Hinduism, Vishnu is the ________.

Some Israelites, back in the day, moved to Egypt because there was a famine in ___________.

Ancient Jews predicted that the ______ would come to restore the greatness of Israel and bring peace to the world.

Having Five Pillars helps Muslims remember and practice their most important duties.

Non-Muslims are not allowed to enter Mecca.

Conversion to Judaism is quick and easy.

The _______________________ divided Indian society into groups based on birth, wealth, or occupation.

Word Association Time! Which religion is associated with these words: Bible, Pope, disciples, parables, Church

After Roman Emperor Constantine converted, Christianity spread more freely throughout the Roman empire.

___________ means “to make an effort” or “to struggle.”

If Buddhist people can overcome their desire and ignorance, they can reach ________, which is a state of perfect peace.

In Hinduism, everything is one.

________ is a Sanskrit title for “teacher.”

Christianity is currently the world’s largest religion with over 2 billion followers.

What is the holiest day of the year for Jewish people?

The basic values that are common to all religions are _______.

According to Christianity, Jesus taught people to _________________.

There are different denominations within Islam.

Early on, the bishop of Rome, or the _____, came to be viewed as the head of the whole Christian Church.

What was the name of the man who the Bible says is the first Hebrew?

Word Association Time! What do these words all have in common? Synagogue, Temple, Mosque, Church, Monastery

Sikhs have three duties: to pray, to work, and to give.

According to the Bible, Jesus rose from the dead three days after his crucifixion. This event is known as the _____.

The 12 disciples who knew Jesus best were called the ________.

In Hinduism, Shiva is the _______.

In Hinduism, Durga is the _______.

As an adult, Muhammad managed a caravan business owned by his wife Khadijah.

In Hinduism, karma is the law of _______.