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Brush up on world religions through review questions on the Bible, Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and Hinduism in this comprehensive resource. Test your knowledge on key teachings, beliefs, and practices.
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WARM UP – SEPTEMBER 16 • Using your notes from yesterday, answer these review questions on a post it: • 1. What does the Old Testament of the Holy Bible contain? • 2. What are three teachings of Jesus? • 3. What are the stories of Genesis and Exodus in Judaism?
WORLD RELIGIONS REVIEW • 1. A follower of Islam is called: • A. Brahman • B. Missionary • C. Muslim • D. Hindu
2. The founder of Islam is: • A. Siddhartha Guatama • B. Abraham • C. Jesus • D. Muhammed
3. Which is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Faith associated with Islam? • A. Give to charity • B. Pray 5 x's per day facing Mecca • C. Travel to Mecca at least once in your lifetime • D. Become a missionary in a foreign land
4. The sacred text (holy book) for followers of Islam is _______________ • A. • Bible • B. • The Vedas • C. • Qu' ran or Koran • D. • The Torah
4. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all ____________________________. • A. Believe in many divine Gods • B. Worship only one God • C. Follow the teachings of the Qu'ran • D. Believe Jesus was the son of God
5. The belief that the soul never dies but is continually reborn or reincarnated is associated with which religion? • A. Islam • B. Christianity • C. Judaism • D. Hinduism and Buddhism
6. Following the Eightfold Path and the Four Noble Truths to achieve enlightenment is associated with which religion? • A. Buddhism • B. Hinduism • C. Islam • D. Christianity
7. This religion can be divided into Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox sects. • A. Judaism • B. Christianity • C. Islam • D. Buddhism
8. Ramadan is the holy month of fasting for which religion? • A. Christianity • B. Hinduism • C. Islam • D. Buddhism
9. This religion believes that the main god and creator, Brahman, takes the form of three deities. There are hundreds of other gods in this religion. What religion is this? • A. Judaism • B. Hinduism • C. Islam • D. Buddhism
10. The predominant religion in India is __________________. • A. Islam--Sunni • B. Buddhism • C. Judaism • D. Hinduism
11. What two religions make up more the 50% of the world's followers? • A. Hinduism and Buddhism • B. Christianity and Hinduism • C. Islam and Judaism • D. Christianity and Islam
12. Which of the following is NOT part of the Christian holy text? • A. Old Testament. • B. New Testament. • C. Qu'ran. • D. The Holy Bible
13. This religion is the oldest religion of the five major world religions. • A. Hinduism. • B. Buddhism. • C. Judaism. • D. Islam.
14. What is Karma? • A. The soul in Hinduism. • B. Meditation that leads to enlightenment. • C. A measurement of how good or bad a person has been. • D. The sacred text of Buddhism.
15. Which of the following religions believe in Karma? • A. Hinduism. • B. Buddhism. • C. All of the above. • D. None of the above.
16. Write the letters that correspond with the two main sects of Islam. • A. Sunni • B. Tibetan • C. Reformed • D. Shia
• Fasting during Ramadan • Praying five times each day • Giving charity to the poor 17. Followers of which religion engage in these practices? • (A) Christianity (C) Islam • (B) Buddhism (D) Judaism
18. Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana? • (A) Buddhism • (B) Judaism • (C) Hinduism • (D) Christianity
19. Some nontheistic religions assume the existence of divine beings while rejecting the notion that such beings can truly help humans find spiritual fulfillment; an example is: a. Buddhism b. Islam c. Judaism d. Zoroastrianism
20. Reading the following passage: “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” • This text is part of: • Christianity • Judaism • Islam • Buddhism
21. Islam has Five Pillars. What does the first pillar Shahada (faith), proclaim? (A) That a Muslim must complete a pilgrimage to Mecca. (B) Fasting must occur during Ramadan (C) Muhammad is God on earth. (D) There is one true God to submit to and Muhammad is his messenger.
22. Muslims consider the last great prophet to be: (A) Jesus. (B) Muhammad. (C) Moses. (D) Isaiah.
23. Which of the following is one of “The Four Noble Truths” of Buddhism? (A) Hajj (B) Ramadan (C) The cause of suffering is self-centered desire (D) Reincarnation
24. The denomination in Islam that believes that leadership should remain in Muhammed’s family is called: • Sunni • Shia • Muslims • Orthodox
25. The three major denominations of Judaism are Orthodox, conservative, and: • (A) Protestant • (B) Catholic • (C) Reform • (D) Methodist
WORLD RELIGIONS BINGO Names of the 5 Religions Prophecy Founders Four Noble Truths Gods Enlightenment Karma Nirvana Reincarnation Buddha Caste System What each religion worships in Each level of the Castes Ramadan Untouchables 5 pillars of Islam Siddhartha Teachings of Jesus Genesis Denominations Exodus Holy Texts of each religion