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Major World Religions
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A review quiz for a test on major world religions.
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1
One of Jesus’ main teachings was
the Roman soldiers were in Israel to protect the Jews
the Jews should go to war against Rome
people must repent for their sins and change how they act.
everyone must think for himself/herself
2
The Quran is so important in Islam that a ritual cleansing with water must occur before what?
a Muslim touches a copy of the Qur'an.
a Muslim recites memorized verses from the Qur'an.
a non-Muslim reads from the Qur'an.
a new translation of the Qur'an can be written.
3
Which of these religions has branches called Theravada and Mahayana?
Buddhism
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
4
The ancient Hebrews' laws of God are called
orthodoxy.
the Ten Commandments.
catechism.
the Twelve Tables.
5
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Buddhism
Islam
Christianity
Judaism
6
Which religion does not have a single founder or a central religious organization?
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
7
This symbol is associated with which religion?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
8
Siva, Vishnu, and Brahma are the three main entities in which religion?
Buddhism
Islam
Hinduism
Christianity
9
Christianity began in the Jewish religion by followers of which of these people?
Jesus of Nazareth
St. Peter
Saul of Tarsus
Abraham
10
Which Indian based religion is the third-largest religion in the world.
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
11
Which of these statements is true regarding the Buddha?
The Buddha was born a prince in what is now Nepal.
Buddha thought people could be enlightened without help.
The Buddha declared that he is a god.
The Buddha is believed to be reborn once every 10,000 years.
12
Which of these is an example of Ashoka's beliefs?
He believed in harsh punishment of criminals.
He believed in attacking non-Buddhist empires.
He believed in dividing his empire's wealth equally.
He believed in nonviolence and vegetarianism.
13
Which religion is associated with Nirvana?
Judaism
Islam
Christianity
Buddhism
14
Which of the following is one of the Five Pillars of Islam?
make a pilgrimage to Mecca at least once
take a vow of poverty and give all money to the poor
believe in karma and reincarnation
believe that Muhammad was the first prophet sent by God
15
In which religion is Jesus not an important prophet?
Islam
Judaism
Christianity
Hinduism
16
Which religion best fits in this diagram?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
17
In which religion is Abraham not an important prophet?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
18
Which of these types of beliefs made Judaism unique?
monotheism (belief in one god)
polytheism (belief in multiple gods)
pantheism (belief that everything is a god)
henotheism (devotion to one god but believing in others)
19
Jainism is a branch of which religion?
Hinduism
Islam
Buddhism
Judaism
20
Monotheism can be traced back to which of the following prophets?
Adam
Moses
Abraham
Noah
21
What effect did Emperor Ashoka have on Buddhism?
He led a reformation of the Buddhist religion.
He outlawed every religion except Buddhism.
He spread Buddhism to areas outside of India.
He arrested and attacked Buddhists in his empire.
22
Which of these statements is true according to both Hindu and Buddhist philosophies?
All people have suffering because they were evil
The Vedas contain teachings inside them that cannot be wrong
Events are not random but happen due to someone's actions.
Knowing the Four Noble Truths is necessary to go to heaven.
23
Islamis based upon the teachings of which of the following prophets?
Muhammad
Jesus
Abraham
Moses
