World Religions Review Test
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Questions and Answers
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What did Moses bring from Mount Sinai?
- A.
Hebrew Bible
- B.
Ten Commandments
- C.
God
- D.
Descendants
Correct Answer
B. Ten CommandmentsExplanation
Moses brought the Ten Commandments from Mount Sinai. The Ten Commandments are a set of moral and religious laws given by God to the Israelites through Moses. They are considered a fundamental part of the Hebrew Bible and have had a significant influence on religious and ethical beliefs and practices.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Jewish people belive that Babylon was the promise land
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement is incorrect. Jewish people believe that the promised land is Israel, not Babylon. Babylon is historically significant for the Jewish people as it was the place where they were exiled to, but it is not considered the promised land. The promised land, according to Jewish belief, is the land of Canaan, which encompasses modern-day Israel and Palestine.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The name Buddha means one who was
- A.
Awakened
- B.
Everlasting
- C.
All-powerful
- D.
Sorrowful
Correct Answer
A. AwakenedExplanation
The name Buddha means "awakened." This refers to Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism, who achieved enlightenment and awakened to the true nature of reality. He attained a state of complete awareness and understanding, transcending suffering and ignorance. The name Buddha symbolizes the awakening of one's consciousness and the path to enlightenment in Buddhism.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Name all of the religions
- 5.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama
- A.
A teacher
- B.
The prince who became Buddha
- C.
A leader of the Buddha followers
- D.
An enemy to the Buddha people
Correct Answer
B. The prince who became BuddhaExplanation
Siddhartha Gautama was a prince who eventually became the Buddha. He was born into a royal family but renounced his luxurious life in search of enlightenment. After years of meditation and self-discovery, he attained enlightenment and became known as the Buddha, meaning "the awakened one." As the founder of Buddhism, he taught his followers the path to liberation from suffering and the attainment of nirvana.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The Untochables lived in seperate communites
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The correct answer is true because the Untouchables, also known as Dalits, were historically segregated from the rest of society in India. They were considered to be at the bottom of the caste system and faced discrimination and social exclusion. They were often forced to live in separate communities and were not allowed to interact or socialize with people from higher castes. This segregation was a result of deep-rooted social and religious beliefs that considered Dalits to be impure and untouchable.Rate this question:
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What is Karma?
- A.
The Belief that nothing ever dies
- B.
Belief found in Hinduism A that the good or evil done in one life affects the next life
- C.
A set of moral values or principals
- D.
The state gaining spiritual insight and finding truth
Correct Answer
B. Belief found in Hinduism A that the good or evil done in one life affects the next lifeExplanation
Karma is a belief found in Hinduism that states that the good or evil actions performed in one's current life will have consequences in the next life. This concept suggests that one's actions have a direct impact on their future experiences and outcomes. It emphasizes the importance of leading a moral and virtuous life in order to attain a positive future existence.Rate this question:
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- 8.
In Christianity The unity of Father,Son and the holy spirit is Trinity
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that in Christianity, the concept of the Trinity refers to the belief in the unity of God as three distinct persons - the Father, the Son (Jesus Christ), and the Holy Spirit. This belief is based on biblical teachings and is a central doctrine in Christianity. It emphasizes the unity and coexistence of these three persons as one Godhead.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What did Siddhartha Gautama Teach about ?
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