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Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

  • Charity (correct)
  • Shahadah
  • Salat
  • Hajj

    • The Om symbol is primarily associated with Buddhism.

    False

    What is the main scripture of Christianity?

    Bible

    In Judaism, the __________ includes the Torah, Nevi’im, and Ketuvim.

    <p>Tanakh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following religions with their associated symbols:

    <p>Judaism = Star of David Christianity = Cross Islam = Crescent moon and star Buddhism = Lotus flower</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of Nirvana in Buddhism?

    <p>Ultimate liberation from samsara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Right Livelihood emphasizes earning income through harmful practices.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three components of Right Speech?

    <p>Speaking truthfully, kindly, and harmoniously.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The founder of Buddhism is __________.

    <p>Siddhartha Gautama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following texts is associated with Hinduism?

    <p>Vedas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following religions with their corresponding founders:

    <p>Judaism = Moses Christianity = Jesus Christ Islam = Muhammad Buddhism = Siddhartha Gautama</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Buddhism is considered a polytheistic religion.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    List two key practices in Buddhism.

    <p>Meditation and following the Eightfold Path.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following defines the term 'Covenant' in Judaism?

    <p>An agreement with God to follow His laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tanakh includes the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the prayer shawl worn in Judaism?

    <p>Tallit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The central figure in Christianity, regarded as the Son of God, is _______.

    <p>Jesus Christ</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Jewish festivals with their meanings:

    <p>Rosh Hashanah = Jewish New Year Yom Kippur = Day of fasting and atonement Hanukkah = Festival celebrating the rededication of the Temple Passover = Celebration of liberation from Egyptian slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the term 'Messiah' in Judaism?

    <p>A descendant of King David expected to lead</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Easter is celebrated as the day of Jesus' birth.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the names of the four Gospels in Christianity?

    <p>Matthew, Mark, Luke, John</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a pilgrimage site in Christianity?

    <p>Vatican</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four main yogas in Hinduism?

    <p>Hatha Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hinduism has a single founder.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Arabic word for 'God' in Islam?

    <p>Allah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the final prophet in Islam?

    <p>Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ahimsa refers to the principle of promoting violence toward living beings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hijrah refers to the pilgrimage to Mecca that occurs during Ramadan.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the Shahadah in Islam?

    <p>The declaration of faith stating 'There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is His messenger.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sacred river in Hinduism that is believed to purify sins?

    <p>Ganges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Jewish festival of _______ is also known as the Day of Atonement.

    <p>Yom Kippur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The _____ is a sacred cube-shaped structure located in Mecca, serving as the central focus of Islamic prayer.

    <p>Ka’bah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Nirvana is a state of ultimate peace and liberation from ______.

    <p>desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following religions with their main place of worship:

    <p>Judaism = Temple Christianity = Church Islam = Mosque Buddhism = Vihara</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their definitions:

    <p>Puja = Worship rituals involving offerings to deities Avatar = Incarnation of a deity on Earth Dharma = One's moral duty or righteousness Mantra = Sacred chants used in meditation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sacred thread ceremony associated with?

    <p>Hinduism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Islamic practices with their descriptions:

    <p>Salat = Ritual prayer performed five times daily Zakat = Compulsory almsgiving of 2.5% of wealth Sawm = Fasting from dawn to sunset during Ramadan Hajj = Pilgrimage to Mecca required once in a lifetime</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival symbolizes the triumph of light over darkness?

    <p>Diwali</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is primarily contained within the Qur'an?

    <p>Literal word of Allah revealed to Muhammad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pilgrimage to Mecca is a major event in Buddhism.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hadith is considered the most important text in Islam.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one festival celebrated in Buddhism.

    <p>Vesak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Reincarnation refers to the belief in the rebirth of the soul into a new body.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the philosophical dialogue found in the Mahabharata?

    <p>Bhagavad Gita</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Angel Jibril and what role does he play in Islam?

    <p>Angel Jibril is the messenger who revealed Allah's messages to Prophet Muhammad and plays a central role in delivering the Qur'an.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Grade 11 World Religions Exam Review

    • Unit 1: Introduction to Religion

      • Key Terms
        • Monotheistic: Belief in one God (e.g., Judaism, Christianity, Islam)
        • Polytheistic: Belief in multiple gods (e.g., Hinduism)
        • Creed: Central set of beliefs defining a religion (e.g., Nicene Creed)
        • Code: Ethical rules or guidelines defining a religion (e.g., Ten Commandments, Sharia)
        • Cult: Rituals and practices in a religion (e.g., sacraments, meditation, prayer)
        • Community: People who share and practice a common faith.
      • Key Concepts
        • Four C's of Religion:
          • Creed: What is believed (e.g., Trinity, Shahadah)
          • Code: Ethical rules (e.g., Golden Rule, Dharma)
          • Cult: How faith is practiced (e.g., prayer, sacraments, rituals)
          • Community: The religious group (e.g., Church, Ummah)
        • Common Elements of Religions
          • Places of Worship: Synagogue, Church, Mosque, Temple
          • Sacred Places: Jerusalem, Mecca, Varanasi
          • Holy Days: Sabbath, Ramadan, Diwali
          • Founders: Abraham, Jesus, Muhammad, Siddhartha Gautama

    • Unit 2: Judaism

      • Key Terms
        • Abraham: Patriarch of Judaism, established the covenant with God.
        • Covenant: A sacred agreement between God and His people.
        • Shema: Central prayer affirming belief in one God.
        • Hanukkah: Festival of Lights, commemorating the rededication of the temple.
      • Key Concepts (More specifics on these will be provided from the OCR text.)
        • Torah/Tanakh
        • Talmud
        • Minyan
        • Bar/Bat Mitzvah
        • YHWH
        • Sabbath/Shabbat
        • Yom Kippur
        • Mitzvah
        • Kashruth/Kosher
        • Menorah
        • Passover
        • Star of David
        • Circumcision
        • Shiva
        • Tallit/Tefillin/Mezuzah
        • Kippah/Yarmulke
        • Rosh Hashanah
        • Rabbi
        • Moses
        • Synagogue

    • Unit 3: Christianity

      • Key Terms
        • Jesus Christ
        • Apostle
        • Gospels
        • Trinity
        • Nicene Creed
        • Sacraments
      • Key Concepts
        • Central Beliefs: Jesus is fully divine and human, salvation through death and resurrection, Holy Trinity.
        • Practices: Sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Prayer), Festivals (Christmas, Easter)
        • 4 Cs of Christianity: Creed, Code, Cult, Community

    • Unit 4: Islam

      • Key Terms
        • Allah
      • Key Concepts (From the provided OCR)
        • The Monotheistic belief in Allah
        • The central role of Muhammad
        • Key practices such as Hijrah and Ka'bah, along with Qur'an, Hadith, Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Hajj
        • Important places in Islam like Mecca and Medina.

    • Unit 5: Hinduism (From the OCR)

      • Key Terms (From the OCR)**
      • Brahman
      • Brahma
      • Brahmin
      • Karma
      • Moksha
      • Samsara
      • Yoga
      • Om
      • Nirvana
      • Maya
      • Ahimsa
      • Puja
      • Ganges

    • Unit 6: Buddhism (From the OCR)

      • Key Terms (From the OCR)**
      • Dharma
      • Karma
      • Mandala
      • Anatta
      • Wheel of Life
      • Nirvana
      • Bodhi Tree
      • Dukkha
      • Mantra
      • Buddha
      • Four Sights
      • Bodhisattva
      • Middle Path
      • Four Noble Truths
      • Lama
      • Noble Eightfold Path
      • Key Concepts (From the provided OCR)
      • Buddha's teachings, life, and path to enlightenment
      • The Four Noble Truths
      • The Eightfold Path

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