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What is definition of monotheism?
a) Belief in one god
b) Belief in more than one god
c) a subdivision within a religion that has its own distinctive beliefs and practices
d) church officials

What is the definition of polytheism?
a) Belief in one god
b) Belief in more than one god
c) a subdivision within a religion that has its own distinctive beliefs and practices
d) church officials

What is the definition of secularism?
a) church officials
b) belief that life's questions can answered apart from religious belief
c) a subdivision within a religion that has its own distinctive beliefs and practices
d) the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering for Buddhists

What is the definition of sect?
a) belief that life's questions can answered apart from religious belief
b) belief in one god
c) In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be followed, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors
d) a subdivision within a religion that has its own distinctive beliefs and practices

What is the definition of reincarnation?
a) In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be followed, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors
b) in Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding
c) the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering for Buddhists
d) church officials

What is the definition of nirvana?
a) the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering for Buddhists
b) in Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding
c) In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be followed, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors
d) belief in more than one god

What is the definition of filial piety?
a) in Hinduism and Buddhism, the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding
b) In Confucian thought, one of the virtues to be followed, a love and respect for one's parents and ancestors
c) the state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering for Buddhists
d) belief that life's questions can answered apart from religious belief

What is the definition of clergy?
a) belief in more than one god
b) a subdivision within a religion that has its own distinctive beliefs and practices
c) belief in one god
d) church officials

Which of the following religions is not monotheistic?
a) Christianity
b) Hinduism
c) Judaism
d) Islam

Which religion focuses on the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold path as a way to reach nirvana?
a) Buddhism
b) Hinduism
c) Islam
d) Confucianism

Which religion believes people are of different ranks and those in the higher rank should take care of those in the lower, while those in the lower should respect and follow those in the higher?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Confucianism
d) Judaism

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars?
a) Pilgrimage to Mekkah
b) Donation to charity
c) Group Prayer
d) Filial Piety

Which religion is based on the Five Pillars?
a) Judaism
b) Islam
c) Christianity
d) Hinduism

What is the Jewish belief called that says Jews have a pact with God and should pursue ethical lives?
a) The Covenant
b) The Five Pillars
c) Dharma
d) Four Noble Truths

What is the term to refer to Buddha's teachings?
a) Dharma
b) Karma
c) Nirvana
d) Sunni

Which of the following religions is based in the idea of rebirth and karma?
a) Christianity
b) Islam
c) Confucianism
d) Hinduism

Why do Christians believe Jesus died?
a) He died for the sins of humankind
b) He died so that he could reborn into a new life
c) He died so that he could reach the holy land
d) He died because Christians are God's chosen people

How do Christians believe a person can achieve eternal life?
a) Following the 10 Commandments
b) Following the Eightfold Path
c) Following the teachings of Jesus
d) Following the Five Pillars

What is the difference between the Sunni and Shia sects of Islam?
a) There is no difference
b) Sunni believe rulers must be descendants of Muhammad, Shia believe rulers must only be followers
c) Shia believe rulers must be descendants of Muhammad, Sunni believe rulers must only be followers
d) The Shia follow the Quran and the Sunni do not

Who do the Christians believe Jesus is?
a) The son of Moses
b) The son of God
c) The son of Abraham
d) The son of Vishnu

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