Religions History Test

Question 1

Organize the Caste System…

Answer 1

1. Gods
2. Bhramin
3. Kshatryia
4. Vaishya
5. Sudra
6. Untouchable

Question 2

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?

Answer 2

The goal of hinduism is to achieve Moksha which you do by doing good deeds which brings good Karma. You also achieve it by following the Dharma. Once Moksha is achieved your Atman will be released from the Samsara.

Question 3

Explain reincarnation?

Answer 3

It is the belief that your soul lives on forever and that it just goes to different bodies to continue the cycle of suffering and that your goal is to achieve Moksha to end it.

Question 4

Name 2 festivals in Hindusim?

Answer 4

Diwali- Festival of Lights
Holi- Festival of colors

Question 5

What is a place of worship in Hinduism?

Answer 5

Mandir

Question 6

Where was Hinduism founded?

Answer 6

Northern India near the Indus River

Question 7

What is the holy text in Hinduism?

Answer 7

The Vedas

Question 8

Who is the main god in Hinduism?

Answer 8

Brahma

Question 9

What are the 5 Precepts?

Answer 9

No killing, no stealing, no lying, no drugs or alcohol, and no misuse of sex.

Question 10

What is the purpose of the 8-fold path?

Answer 10

It is the path to enlightenment and the way to end suffering.

Question 11

What is the name for the “Enlightened one?”

Answer 11

Buddha

Question 12

What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?

Answer 12

To achieve nirvana to end suffering,

Question 13

Definition of Dharma?

Answer 13

The teachings of the Buddha

Question 14

Definition of Karma?

Answer 14

The idea that the soul carries the effects of past deeds.

Question 15

What country is is the most prominent place for Buddhism?

Answer 15

China

Question 16

What is the name of the Buddhists holy text?

Answer 16

Tripitaka

Question 17

Who is the founder of Buddhism?

Answer 17

Buddha

Question 18

What is the name for the Jewish house of Worship?

Answer 18

Synagogue

Question 19

What is another word for covenant?

Answer 19

Agreement

Question 20

What country is Judaism most prominent?

Answer 20

Israel

Question 21

Do Christians, Jews and Muslims all pray to the same God?

Answer 21

Yes but they have different beliefs about that God.

Question 22

What is the primary difference in beliefs between Jews and Christians?

Answer 22

THey differ on whether there is a messiah or not.

Question 23

What is the most holy city in Judaism?

Answer 23

Jerusalem

Question 24

What is the holy book of Judaism?

Answer 24

Torah or Tanakh

Question 25

Who is considered the founder of Judaism?

Answer 25

Abraham

Question 26

What are the 5 pillars?

Answer 26

Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Haji

Question 27

What is the name of the Islamic place of worship?

Answer 27

Mosque

Question 28

What is the name of the holy book in Islam?

Answer 28

Quran

Question 29

What argument separates their beliefs?

Answer 29

Who should be Mohammads successor.

Question 30

What are the main two sects of Islam?

Answer 30

Sunni and Shia

Question 31

What city is most holy in Islam?

Answer 31

Mecca

Question 32

What name is given to the Islamic God?

Answer 32

Allah

Question 33

What region is Islam most prominent?

Answer 33

Middle East and North Africa

Question 34

Who is the prophet of Islam?

Answer 34

Mohammad

Question 35

True or False. Christianity is part of the Abrahamic Religions?

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What is the name of the Christian place of worship?

Answer 36

Church

Question 37

What is the most holy city in Christianity? Why?

Answer 37

Jerusalem because that where Jesus died and was resurrected

Question 38

Who is the messiah in Christianity?

Answer 38

Jesus

Question 39

Who is the Christian God?

Answer 39

God

Question 40

What is the Christian holy book?

Answer 40

Bible

Question 41

Which country has the largest Christian population?

Answer 41

United States