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Religion Study Guide 2009
Information on the test: 25 points- matching religion and term
(25 points), 12 short answer (21 points), 9 chart (9 points),
Essay (5 points)= Total 60 points
*Able to use YOUR OWN study guide on the test for 10
minutes- turn in study guide after test!
Match each word with the proper religion- words can be used
more than once
Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism, and Hinduism
Torah J
Talmud J
Qur’an I
Bible C
Medina I
Messiah C, J
Middle Way B
Church C
Ramadan I
Imam I
Mecca I
Jerusalem J, C, I
Vedas H
Yahweh J
4 Noble Truths B
Moksha H
Enlightenment B, H Brahman H
God C
Upanishads H
Hajj I
Temple J, B
World’s largest religion C Abraham J, C, I
Mosque I
reincarnation H, B
Moses J, C, I
Muhammad I
Jesus C
Buddha B
Noble Eightfold Path B
Siddhartha Gautama B Pope C
Karma H, B
Nirvana B
Rabbi J
Caste System H
Dalai Lama B
Hanukah J
Polytheism H
Monotheism C, J, I Hebrew J
Samsara H
Arabic
I
Divali H
Dharma B
Bodhisattva
B
Sutras B
Essay- Be able to describe 2 things that all 5 of the religions have
in common. Be specific.
Short Answer
What is religion and why do people follow religion?
Islam:
Name and explain the 5 pillars of Islam
Faith- Belief in God
Alms-$ to poor
Prayer- 5 times a day
Fasting- during Ramadan
Pilgrimage- Go to Mecca
What language is the Qur’an written in and why is it
important?
Arabic- Language of Allah
What are the 2 sects of Islam and why are they different?
Sunni- Leader is elected, Majority
Shi’ite- Leader is the descendent of Muhammad, Minority
Hinduism:
How did Hinduism develop?
Mixture of local religions
Why is the Ganges River so important?
Holy water, washes away sins
Hinduism is one of the _oldest_ religions still practiced today.
Describe Samsara and Moksha.
Samsara is the cycle of life: Life-death-rebirth, Moksha is
when the person has broken the cycle and has achieved
oneness with Brahman
Christianity:
What are the 3 main branches of Christianity?
Greek Orthodox
Roman Catholic
Protestant
What religion has a lot in common with Christianity?
Judaism
Christianity is the _largest_ religion.
Buddhism:
What are the Four Noble Truths?
**Way to live your life, truth
Suffering is part of life
Suffering=desire
There is an end to suffering
Follow Eightfold Path
What are parts to the Noble Eightfold Path?
**Way to live your life and reach Nirvana
Right: understanding, thought, speech, action, livelihood,
effort, mindfulness, concentration
What is the difference between Theravada and Mahayana
Buddhists?
Theravada- Each person can reach Enlightenment
Mahayana- Need help reaching Enlightenment
What is the difference between a Bodhisattva and a Buddha?
Bodhisattva- Works to help others become Enlightened
Buddha- Fully Enlightened
Judaism:
Judaism was 1 of the first _monotheistic_ religions in the
world.
What is Anti-Semitism and what does it lead to?
Prejudice towards Jews- leads to violence
What language is important to Jews?
Hebrew
What are the 3 main branches of Judaism and what are the
differences?
Orthodox- Very strict, literal translation of Torah
Conservative- Middle, adapt to fit modern world
Reform- Most liberal, not very traditional