Founders
Abraham was the founder of which monotheistic religion ?
Judaism
What religion has the bible as it's holy book ?
Christianity
Define the following words:
Monotheism
Polytheism
Monotheism- The belief in one God
Polytheism- The belief in multiple Gods
What does a "prophet " mean ?
a) Someone who performs sacrifices everyday
b) Someone who suffers everyday
c) Someone chosen by God to deliver messages
d) Someone that take care of animals
c) Someone chosen by God to deliver messages
Hinduism Believes in _______________
a) The Four Noble Truths
b) A Pilgrimage to Mecca
c) The Caste system of social classes
d) The Eightfold Path
c) The Caste system of social classes
Which Religion believes that Jesus is the son of God ?
The Torah is the holy book of which monotheistic religion ?
Judaism
What does Crucifixion mean ? (Crucified)
The nailing of Jesus to the Cross
What is the ultimate goal in Buddhism?
a) Wealth
b) Heaven
c) Power
d) Nirvana
d) Nirvana
Name 2 relgions that believe in the 10 commandments ?
a) Buddhism and Christianity
b) Hinduism and Islam
c) Islam and Christianity
d) Christianity and Judaism
d) Christianity and Judaism
Moses is a prophet that: (* more than one answer)
a) He was not a prophet
b) wrote the 10 commandments
c) Led the Israelites out of Egypt
d) All of the above
b & c
What is the holiest day in Islam ?
Eid al- Adha
What is a Covenant ?
an agreement or promise to God
What is considered the oldest religion in the world and how old is it ?
(* hint : it is monotheistic)
Judaism
Over 4,000 yrs. old
a) Respect your Mother and Father
b) Donate 2% of your wealth to those less fortunate
c) Do not give false testimony against your neighbor
d) Everyone suffers and suffering ends when you stop desire for things you can not have.
d) Everyone suffers and suffering ends when you stop desire for things you can not have.
In what order where the monotheistic religions founded?
a) Judaism Islam, Christianity
b) Judaism, Christianity, Islam
c) Islam, Christianity, Judaism
d) Christianity, Islma, Judaism
b) Judaism, Christianity, Islam
Name 1 Holiday in Judaism ?
Rosh Hashana
Hanukkah
Yon Kippur
Which vocabulary word describes the cycle of rebirth mentioned in the passage?
a) Enlightenment
b) Dharma
c) Samsara
d) Monotheism
c) Samsara
According to Hindu beliefs, following one’s dharma is important because it—
a) helps a person fulfill their duties responsibly
b) guarantees wealth and power
c) ends all suffering immediately
d) replaces the need for karmas.
a) helps a person fulfill their duties responsibly
One similarity between the 5 pillars of Islam and the 10 commandments are ?
a) They support a belief in reincarnation
b) They promote learning as a means to salvation
c) They provide a guide to ethical and moral behavior
d) Encourage the use of statues to symbolize God
c) They provide a guide to ethical and moral behavior.
Who is the founder of Buddhism ?
Siddartha Guatama
Name 1 holiday in Christianity ?
Easter
Christmas
What is the Caste System ? Create a list of the order (hint * social class)
(You can draw a picture)
Priests
Soldiers
Farmers/laborers
Slaves
What are of the world did the three monotheistic religions come from ? (Which continent)
Middle East
What is the difference between the belief systems of Hinduism and Buddhism ?
a) Hinduism believes in reincarnation and Buddhism does not
b) Buddhism believes in the Eightfold Path and Hinduism believes in the Caste system
c) Hinduism believes in Karma and Buddhism believes in Dharma
d) Buddhism believes that material possessions are the key to happiness and Hinduism believes that Karma will decide reincarnation.
b) Buddhism believes in the Eightfold Path and Hinduism believes in the Caste system