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Unit I- Religions Quiz
1. True or False: Muslims, Jews, and Christians worship the same God.
a. True
b. False
2. Christianity is different from Islam and Judaism because
a. Muslims and Jews view Jesus as only a prophet; Christians view Jesus as the Messiah
b. Christians and Jews do not eat pork, or drink alcohol, while Muslims allow it
c. Muslims believe in keeping slaves, while Jews and Christians do not
d. Muslims believe in Allah, and Jews and Christians believe in God
3. Brahman is a spiritual force that resides in all things. According to Hindu beliefs, how does Brahman manifest
itself so that humans can comprehend?
a) By taking animal form
b) As a variety of gods
c) In the human intellect
d) In nature
4. How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
a)
b)
c)
d)
Both believe in reincarnation
Both believe in heaven, hell, and purgatory
Both believe in one God
Both believe in the Holy Trinity
5. What person’s life do Buddhists try to emulate?
a) Confucius
b) Siddhartha Gautama
c) Jesus
d) Mohammad
6. Buddhists believe that the only way to end suffering and sorrow in your life is by…
a) Creating a “happy place” in your mind
b) Following the Eight-Fold path
c) Praying to Buddha for support
d) Devoting one’s life to a Buddhist monastery
7. Judaism is the oldest monotheistic faith and may be the oldest religion still in practice today. How did Judaism
begin?
a) After the Jews escaped from Egypt, the 10 commandments were revealed to Moses on Mt. Olympus
b) Began when God and Abraham made a covenant (promise) 4000 years ago
c) Started with the teachings of King Solomon, and later Jesus
d) When the Angel Gabriel revealed to Mohammad that he would be the first prophet of the one true
God
8. Why do Jewish people not look for other people to convert to their faith?
a) They believe that one becomes Jewish only through good karma in a previous lifetime
b) They believe that, as Buddha taught, all religions are equally valid and should be respected
c) They believe they are God’s “chosen people”
d) They believe only a limited number of spaces exist in heaven and want to ensure they have a place
9-10: Read Passage. Respond to the Questions Listed.
Psalms 23
The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not want;
He makes me lie down in green pastures.
He leads me beside still waters;
He restores my soul.
He leads me in paths of righteousness
for His name’s sake.
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death,
I fear no evil;
for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff,
they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table for me
in the presence of my enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup overflows.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life;
9. Find Two Ways The Author Says The Lord Provides For His Followers in Psalms 23
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10. Which Religious Faith System Did this Passage Come From? Give Evidence For Your Answer
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