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- 1. Multiple Choice
Higher power in a religion. For example a God or god/goddess.
Deity
Christianity
Judaism
- 2. Multiple Choice
The belief in one god.
Polytheism
Deity
Monotheism
- 3. Multiple Choice
The belief in many gods.
Polytheism
Deity
Monotheism
- 4. Multiple Choice
Many forms of ONE Deity
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
- 5. Multiple ChoiceThe Hindu caste system is made up of how many different classes?3456
- 6. Multiple Choice
Caste system
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe 4 social classes of India are calledguruSanskritvarnasVedas
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False The Untouchables are NOT part of the varnastruefalse
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe highest varna of the caste system wasBrahminsKshatriyasVaisyasSudras
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe lowest class of the varna wasBrahminsKshatriyasVaisyasSudras
- 11. Multiple ChoiceBrahmins were also known aspriestsrulers, warriorscommon peopleunskilled laborers, servants
- 12. Multiple ChoiceKshatriyas were also known aspriestswarriors, rulerscommon peopleunskilled laborers, servants
- 13. Multiple ChoiceSudras were also known aspriestswarriors, rulerscommon peopleunskilled laborers, servants
- 14. Multiple ChoiceVaisyas were also known aspriestswarriors, rulerscommon peopleunskilled laborers, servants
- 15. Multiple ChoiceIn the varna system people do not have to remain in the same group for lifetruefalse
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe highest caste in the caste system are the _____________. They include the priests and the teachers.KshatriyasBrahminSudrasUntouchables
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThe lowest of the caste system isn't considered a part of the caste. They are garbage collectors, sweep the streets, and slaughter animals for their leather. They are the _____________________.BrahminSudrasUntouchablesVaisyas
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe third caste in the caste system are the ____________________. They include the skilled craftsmen, bankers, and merchants.KshatriyasSudrasVaisyasBrahmin
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true of the Hindu caste system:Castes are allowed to marry into other castes.Caste members may only work in certain occupations.The caste classes don't have to be followed and you can pick which one you want to be in.The lower the caste, the closer to Brahman they are.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceCaste that includes gardeners, potters, and clothes washers.KshatriyasBrahminsViasyaSudras
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThis caste was the most populatedKshatriyasBrahminsViasyaSudras
- 22. Multiple ChoiceTrue of False: Members of a caste rely on each other for supportTrueFalse
- 23. Multiple Choice
the idea that one's actions in life determines one's destiny and future
karma
dharma
reincarnation
mandate
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe Vedas are ____________________warriorsancient lawssheep herdersa collection of Hindu sacred texts
- 25. Multiple ChoiceThe idea of passing through many lives to reach the Brahman.reincarnationdharmakarmanirvana
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat does Buddha mean?SufferingEnlightened OneLife of ModerationAn awakening to the truth
- 27. Multiple ChoiceThe god or supreme deity for Buddhism isSiddartha GautamaThe Dalai LamaThere is no god or supreme deityThe Bodhisattvas
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Siddhartha Gautama
Hinduism
Buddhism
Jainism
Bahai
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the Middle Path?A life of moderationA state of no more sufferingRight thoughtRight concentration
- 30. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Buddha the cause of suffering wasNot achieving enlightenmentA life of moderationDesire or want
- 31. Multiple ChoiceTo end suffering one must follow theMiddle WayDharmaThe Eightfold Path
- 32. Multiple ChoiceThe many teachings of Buddha are known asKharmaDharmaThe Middle WayThe Eightfold Path
- 33. Multiple ChoiceThe cycle of birth, death, and rebirth is known asReincarnationKharmaNirvana
- 34. Multiple ChoiceThe goal of Buddhists is Nirvana. Nirvana isBecoming enlightenedA life of moderationA state of no more suffering
- 35. Multiple ChoiceA basic belief of Buddhists is that how one behaves in this life effects what will happen in the next life. This is known asKharmaDharmaReincarnation
- 36. Multiple ChoiceThe spiritual and political leader in Tibet for Buddhists isSiddartha GautamaThe BodhisattvasThe Dalai Lama
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe main belief of Buddhists is toFind the Middle WayAchieve NirvanaBecome enlightened
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe sacred text for Buddhists isSanskritTripitakaTorah
- 39. Multiple ChoiceHow is Buddhism different from other religions?People meditateIt is not centered on a relationship between humanity and GodPeople pray
- 40. Multiple ChoiceA Buddhist temple is called aMandirSynagogueStupa
- 41. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?Siddhartha's father wanted him to be a great religious leader so he encouraged him to leave.His father kicked him out and said he no longer wanted Siddhartha to be king someday.Siddhartha left the palace and saw all the joy in the world. He wanted to be a part of it.At age 29, he saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He left his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
- 42. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the basic teachings of Buddhism called?Ten CommandmentsShar'ia LawThe Four Noble TruthsThe Five Noble Truths
- 43. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?Follow the Ten CommandmentsFollow the Eightfold PathGet as many material possessions as possible.Follow the 12-step Program
- 44. Multiple Choice
Where did Buddhism originate and where did it spread?
China. Leading faith in the Americas and Middle East.
China. Spread to the rest of Asia
India. Leading religion in the Americas and the Middle East
Himalayan foothills of modern Nepal and India. Leading faith in Southeast Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan & Korea
- 45. Multiple ChoiceWhat did Siddhartha Guatama see in his travels that upset him?He saw too many people that were stealing from the poor and giving to the rich.He saw too many homes that needed to be repaired.He saw beggars, people who were ill, and people broken down by age with no home and no where to go.He saw too many people that needed to bathe.
- 46. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one reason the principles of Buddhism became popular?Buddha was a wise person.Buddha was an attractive personBuddhism did not accept the caste system.Buddhism was only for smart people.
- 47. Multiple ChoiceWho especially liked Buddha's message?BrahminsKshatriyasVaisyasUntouchables
- 48. Multiple Choice1. What is the Buddha's real name?Gangas KhanAsokaSiddartha GuatamaFinn
- 49. Multiple ChoiceWhat faith did Asoka adopt during his rule?HinduismBuddhismChristianityIslam
- 50. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Torah, where did Abraham and his family move to?Egypt, the pharaoh didn't want them to goCanaan, later called the land of Israel, a region of land along the eastern coast of the Mediterranean SeaMecca and then Medina, two cities in what is modern-day Saudi ArabiaThe Americas in order to escape the Roman Army
- 51. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the Jewish Diaspora?The spread of the Jewish people outside of their homeland, beginning about 596 B.C.E. when the Babylonians forced the Jews to leave Jerusalem.The holiest of Jewish holidays. Jews fast and ask for atonement of their sins.When God delivered the Ten Commandments to Moses.When Jews believe Jesus rose from the dead and became the savior.
- 52. Multiple ChoiceWhat are the Ten Commandments?They are a list of prayers all Jews are expected to do each night.They contain teachings Jews believe were handed down by God to MosesThey are the teachings that Jews believe were handed down by God to Abraham.They are a list of things Jews believe God commanded Jesus to do.
- 53. Multiple ChoiceHow did Jews find ways to maintain their traditions in foreign lands?Individuals isolated themselves and kept the practice of their traditions very secretive and individual.They actually were unable to maintain their traditions. Jewish traditions have died off.Jews attend church every Sunday in an attempt to maintain traditions.They build strong communities around the world that helped preserve their culture and religion.
- 54. Multiple ChoiceWhy did Jews adopt the practice of praying together in synagogues?They were lonely and this provided them with an opportunity to party.This became one way that Jews could maintain their tradions in foreign lands, after the Diaspora.They wanted to show-off to the rest of the community.They believe that God will hear their prayers more if they are in a synagogue and together.
- 55. Multiple Choice___________ is considered to be the founder of Judaism.AbrahamSaulDavidGoliath
- 56. Multiple Choice____________ leads the Israelites out of Egypt and parts the Red Sea.MosesSaulDavidMaccabees
- 57. Multiple Choice______ is the Jewish holy book.TorahSynagogueMonotheismEntire Christian Bible
- 58. Multiple Choicea binding agreementcompromiseTorahcovenantcommandment
- 59. Multiple ChoiceWhich statement is true about the early spread of Christianity?The Roman emperor Augustus became a Christian and required all people living in the Roman Empire to become Christians.Apostle Paul and other followers of Jesus traveled and taught about Jesus.When Jesus was born he was made the king of the Roman Empire.Christians were required to start a new church in a nearby city.
- 60. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following things did Jesus teach?His followers should love all people and care for the poor and sick.His followers should obey all of the Jewish religious ceremonies.His followers should overthrow the Roman emperor.His followers should only be from wealthy families.
- 61. Multiple ChoiceWhat is The Bible?A story about early Greek settlers in Italy.An epic poem about the wars between Rome and Carthage.A myth telling how Remus and Romulus founded Rome.A holy book containing the history and stories of the Christian religion.
- 62. Multiple ChoiceChristianity grew from which religion?Greek religionRoman religionJudaismBuddhiusm
- 63. Multiple ChoiceWhat did the Jews call their God?YahwehAllahMessiahVishnu
- 64. Multiple Choice
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Abraham
Jesus
Siddhartha Gautama
Muhammad
- 65. Multiple Choice
Where did the religion of Christianity begin?
the city of Rome on the Italian Peninsula
in a kingdom near the Himalayan Mountains in India
in Judea a province of Rome in present day Israel
in Mesopotamia
- 66. Multiple Choice
How was Jesus put to death?
killed in the Colosseum
crucifixion
beheaded
burned alive
- 67. Multiple Choice
The second half of the Bible that contains the Gospels and teaching of Jesus is the
Old Testament
Torah
New Testament
Vedas
- 68. Multiple ChoiceThis man brought a new religion to Arabia.PilgrimageJesusMuhammadMoses
- 69. Multiple ChoiceA follower of Islam is called a???ChristianJewJihadMuslim
- 70. Multiple ChoiceThe messages Muhammad received form the basis of the religion called??IslamChristianityJudaismBuddhism
- 71. Multiple ChoiceIn Arabic, Islam means??Leave me aloneA journey to a sacred placeSubmit to GodI'm going home
- 72. Multiple ChoiceThis is a building for Muslim prayer.MosqueChurchSynagogueTemple
- 73. Multiple ChoiceMuhammad was born in a city called??MedinaCharlestonMeccaCharlotte
- 74. Multiple ChoiceMuhammad moved to a city called??MeccaSavannahAtlantaMedina
- 75. Multiple ChoiceThis is the holy book of Islam.BibleTorahQur'anOasis
- 76. Multiple ChoiceThese are the five acts of worship required of all Muslims.SunniShiaFive Pillars of IslamSunnah
- 77. Multiple Choice
World's oldest religion dating back to ancient Harappan civilization
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 78. Multiple Choice
World's oldest monotheistic religion
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 79. Multiple Choice
World's largest religion by members
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 80. Multiple Choice
World's newest religion below
Confucianism
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 81. Multiple Choice
World's second largest religion by members
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 82. Multiple Choice
World's third largest religion by members
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Islam
- 83. Multiple Choice
World's fourth largest religion by members
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Islam
- 84. Multiple Choice
Which is the correct order on a timeline of religious development?
Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, Christianity
Jainism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism
Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
- 85. Multiple ChoiceTwo famous sacred texts that Indians today still like to read are the "Mahabharata" and _________.RamayanaBhagavad GitaPanchantantraTherevada
- 86. Multiple ChoiceThe __________ is the most famous of the passages from the MahabharataBhagavad GitaRigveda
- 87. Multiple ChoiceThe ___________________ is a long sacred Hindu text.VedasPanchantantraUpanishadsMahabharata
- 88. Multiple Choice
Right view, right speech, right effort, right mindfulness and others are part of which religion(s)
Hinduism
Christianity
Buddhism
Islam
- 89. Multiple Choice
Built a temple to the God of the Jews
Muhammad
Vishnu
Jesus
Solomon
- 90. Multiple Choice
In order to end the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism, one must reach ___________.
Moksha
Karma
Ahimsa
Shiva
- 91. Multiple Choice
a state of oneness with the universe and the end of the cycle of rebirth according to Buddhists
nirvana
varna
dharma
karma
- 92. Multiple ChoiceCollection of Confucius' teachingsMandate of HeavenAnalectsNirvanaTripitaka
- 93. Multiple Choice
The blending of multiple cultures and/or religious traditions and beliefs
Karma
Dharma
Martyr
Syncretism
- 94. Multiple ChoiceWhich Chinese philosophy taught that people are naturally wicked and must have strict rules and harsh punishments to force them to do the right thing?ConfucianismDaoismLegalism
- 95. Multiple ChoiceWhich Chinese philosophy teaches that people should live in harmony with nature?ConfucianismDaoismLegalism
- 96. Multiple Choice
Which religion best-appealed to the masses of poor and oppressed in the Roman Empire?
Judaism
Mithraism
Buddhism
Christianity
- 97. Multiple ChoiceWhat is one way that Christianity and Buddhism are similar?both religions were oppressed by other groupsboth religions were slow to growboth religions subjugugated womenboth religions allowed women a role in monastic life
- 98. Multiple ChoiceWhich religious text of the Hebrews contains an extensive list of rules and laws comparable to Hammurabi's Code?TorahBibleVedasAnalects
- 99. Multiple Choice
Ashoka's greatest long-term impact on India's history involved
his expansion into Pakistan
opening of trade with China
conversion to and support of Buddhism
preservation of Hindu temples
- 100. Multiple Choice
The spread of a religious influence from one place to another is an example of
syncretism
cultural diffusion
cultural osmosis
synthetic culturalism
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