Vocabulary
The belief in many different gods and goddesses.
polytheism
The founder of Christianity
Jesus
Many religions have special places of worship. Which of the following are NOT usually used for this purpose?
a. synagogues
b. temples
c. mosques
d. schools
d. schools
Which religion worships in church?
Christianity
Christianity's sacred text
the Bible
A special journey to a sacred place.
Pilgrimage
Though they differ in detail, all five religions emphasize the importance of:
a. Following strict dietary laws
b. Observing specific prayer rituals
c. Living ethically and treating others with respect
c. Living ethically and treating others with respect
Muslims travel to Mecca on a pilgrimage called the:
a. Hajj
b. Christmas
c. Yon Kippur
a. Hajj
Which religion worships in a mosque?
Islam
While each religion has its own unique story of creation, most share the belief in:
a. Ultimately, A single, all-powerful creator
b. Multiple deities working together
c. No specific explanation for the origin of the universe
a. Ultimately, A single, all-powerful creator
The practice of focusing the mind to achieve inner peace.
Meditation
The founder of Buddhism is known as the
Siddhartha Gautama Buddha
A similarity shared by most major religions is the belief in:
a. The importance of rituals and ceremonies.
b. Living a moral and ethical life.
c. Reaching an afterlife paradise.
d. Worshipping only one specific god.
b. Living a moral and ethical life.
Which religion worships in a synagogue?
Judaism
These Abrahamic religions teach different paths to salvation, but they all emphasize the importance of ethical living. What is a shared value that guides ethical behavior in all three?
a. Treating others with compassion and respect, regardless of their faith.
b. Obeying religious laws and performing acts of charity to please God.
c. Focusing on individual spiritual practices to achieve enlightenment.
a. Treating others with compassion and respect, regardless of their faith.
Strong conviction or trust in something.
Belief
What are the five major religions in the world?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity, and Judaism
The Torah, the Bible, and the Quran are all sacred texts in Abrahamic religions. Which religion shares Abrahamic roots?
a. Hinduism
b. Buddhism
c. Islam
c. Islam
Imagine you're a Stone Age hunter believing a powerful spirit controls the wind. How might this belief affect your actions?
a. You build a sturdy shelter to withstand strong winds.
b. You carry charms believed to appease the wind spirit.
c. You buy a windproof jacket.
b. You carry charms believed to appease the wind spirit.
What are the three Abrahamic religions?
Islam, Judaism, Christianity
Which word best describes the practice of connecting your mind and spirit with something greater than yourself?
Meditation
Most major religions offer some kind of idea about what happens after we die. How does this help people?
a. It promises a reward for good deeds in this life.
b. It gives them hope of seeing loved ones again.
c. It makes them less afraid of dying.
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
The three Stone Age reasons for believing in gods and religion include
a. Science, technology, and medicine.
b. Spirits, willpower, and magic.
c. Farming, trade, and writing.
b. Spirits, willpower, and magic.
Based on the belief in spirits' willpower influencing natural events, which situation would likely cause Stone Age people the MOST fear?
a. A sudden rainstorm while gathering berries.
b. A loud earthquake shaking their cave dwellings.
c. A fire unexpectedly burning out during a cold night.
b. A loud earthquake shaking their cave dwellings.
There are three religions share a common ancestor in the figure of Abraham. How is this reflected in their beliefs and practices? Which is the MOST true for all three?
a. They follow the same calendar and celebrate the same holidays.
b. They worship the same single God and share similar moral teachings.
c. They have identical sacred texts and prophets.
b. They worship the same single God and share similar moral teachings.