The Five Major World Religions Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the five major world religions?
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
True or False: Hinduism is a monotheistic religion.
False.
Fill in the blank: The central text of Islam is the _______.
Quran.
Which religion follows the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama?
Buddhism.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sacred text of Judaism? A) Bible B) Torah C) Vedas D) Tripitaka
B) Torah.
What is the main belief in Christianity?
The belief in Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior.
True or False: The holy city of Mecca is significant to Christianity.
False.
Fill in the blank: The concept of Dharma is central to _______.
Hinduism.
Which religion has the concept of the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism.
Multiple Choice: What is the largest religion in the world by number of adherents? A) Islam B) Christianity C) Hinduism D) Buddhism
B) Christianity.
What is the significance of the Exodus in Judaism?
It represents the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
True or False: The Five Pillars are essential practices in Islam.
True.
Fill in the blank: The belief in karma is a key concept in _______.
Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is the name of the founder of Islam?
Muhammad.
Multiple Choice: Which religion celebrates Diwali? A) Buddhism B) Hinduism C) Islam D) Christianity
B) Hinduism.
What is the Christian holy book called?
The Bible.
True or False: The Buddha is considered a deity in Buddhism.
False.
Fill in the blank: The religious law of Islam is known as _______.
Sharia.
Which religion places a strong emphasis on the concept of Tikkun Olam?
Judaism.
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
Achieving Nirvana.
Multiple Choice: What is a common practice in Christianity? A) Meditation B) Prayer C) Fasting D) All of the above
D) All of the above.
True or False: The Vedas are sacred texts in Buddhism.
False.
Fill in the blank: The holy month of fasting in Islam is called _______.
Ramadan.
Which religion believes in the caste system?
Hinduism.