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The sacred writings of the Hindu religion are known as:
Sanskrit
The Bible
The Vedas
The Koran
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What do Muslims believe about Muhammad?
first and only prophet
combination of God and man
last and greatest prophet
the son of God
3
Which Indian system organized groups of people based on birth, wealth, & occupation (job)?
Hinduism
The Caste System
The Cats System
The Aryan System
4
In Buddhism, reaching a state of enlightenment is known as
Nirvana
World History Class
Meditation
Paradise
5
Political, Economic or Social: Issue dealing with gender inequality
Social
Political
Economic
6
True or False: Orthodox Jews follow dietary rules such as not eating meat and dairy together
False
True
7
True or False: Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
True
false
8
What is the reason for the different branches in Christianity?
disagreement about some of the practices of the Church
some are more strict than others
there is no difference between the three branches
disagreement about beliefs after Jesus died
9
The image below represents which idea?
The Eightfold Path
The Four Noble Truths
Reincarnation
Yoga
10
What do Christians believe about Jesus?
He was a prophet
He is the Son of God and Messiah (savior)
He was the founder of Judaism
He led the Israelites out of Egypt
11
This religion's followers may believe in one god or none.
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Polytheism
12
Muslims, Jews and Christians have a common belief in which of the following?
Fasting one month out of the year
pilgrimage to Mecca
gods and goddesses
One God
13
Political, Economic or Social: Supreme Court Ruling
Political
Economic
Social
14
What is a prophet?
Son of God
representative of God
gods and goddesses
messenger of God
15
What are the major division of Islam?
Sufi and Sunni
Sunni and Shi'a
Orthodox and Sufi
Shiite and Sufi
16
Which of the following defines synagogue?
Majority branch of Islam
Messenger of God
branch of Judaism that practices strictly
Place of worship for Jews
17
The religion in India with the most followers is:
Buddhism
The Vedas
Hinduism
None of these
18
What best describes the Christian New Testament?
Writings of Paul
Accounts of Jesus' life.
The story of Abraham and his descendants
many gospels
19
Which of these ideas is NOT found in Buddhism?
The Caste System
Reincarnation
Karma
The 4 Noble Truths
20
Which practice in Hinduism and Buddhism has a person focusing the mind on spiritual matters?
Meditation
The Eightfold Path
Reincarnation
Karma
21
Buddha believed that to eliminate suffering, you must eliminate your:
Ideas & opinions
Religion
Wants & desires
Happiness
22
Which of these ideas is part of Buddhism, but not a part of Hinduism?
Reincarnation
The Eightfold Path
Enlightenment
Karma
23
What best describes a covenant?
view into the future
law given by God
a box for storing religious documents
promise between God and the people
24
Political, Economic or Social: What you earn is direct deposited into your bank account.
Political
Social
Economic
25
Which of the following is an example of how Judaism, Christianity and Islam are similar?
all believe that Moses, Jesus and Muhammad are prophets
All believe Jesus was the Messiah
they believe in one God, prophets and a moral code.
All were enslaved by Egyptians
26
What is a holy writing for Judaism?
the Vedas
Torah
Qu'ran
New Testament of Bible
27
Which of the following is NOT considered a Pillar of Islam
Hajj (pilgrimage)
faith
Fasting
cleansing
28
What of the following describes how Islam spread so far and quick?
Ideas were spread along trade routes
They worked to control the Holy Land
It appealed to the rich and poor alike
sailing techniques allowed for travel to the new world
29
Political, Economic or Social: Trade of products
Social
Economic
Political
30
A major difference between Hinduism and Buddhism is that Hinduism is
Belief in incarnations (avatars) of god
More peaceful
Based on Buddhism
from China
31
Political, Economic or Social: Analysis of the impacts of higher education on family
Political
Economic
Social
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Political, Economic or Social: Congress passes a new law.
Social
Political
Economic
