World Religions: Explore Major Beliefs and Practices

Question 1

Many religions believe that people can go to heaven. How do some of these religions say people can get to heaven?

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By following God's rules and teachings

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By being kind and helping others

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By believing in a special leader or prophet

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By sacrificing animals to the gods

Question 2

What did Jesus' story teach people about how to treat others?

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Jesus taught that we should be kind to everyone, even those who are unkind to us.

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Jesus said it's okay to forgive someone only if they say sorry.

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Jesus didn't talk about how to treat others.

Question 3

Which of these is a good rule that many religions teach people to follow?

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Always tell the truth

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Eat only fast food

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Wear bright colors to stand out

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Never help others

Question 4

How do religious teachings affect the way people in a group behave?

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They create rules for how people should treat each other.

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They decide what food people can eat.

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They tell people what clothes to wear.

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They don't change how people live their lives.

Question 5

Who started the religion of Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

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Muhammad

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Moses

Question 6

Which of these is NOT a religion?

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Philosophy

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Christianity

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a major world religion?

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Pastafarianism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 8

Which of these is different from the others?

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Science

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Christianity

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Buddhism

Question 9

Which special book do Christians read?

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The Bible

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The Torah

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The Quran

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The Vedas

Question 10

Which of these is not a religion?

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Science

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 11

Which holy book is important to Christians?

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The Bible

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The Quran

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The Torah

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The Vedas

Question 12

Who is the spiritual leader of Buddhism?

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Dalai Lama

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Pope

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Imam

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Guru

Question 13

We've learned about different religions. Which of these is NOT a religion?

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Philosophy

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Christianity

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 14

Which of these is NOT a religion?

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Science

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 15

Which religion believes in one God, called God the Father?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 16

What do Christians believe about God?

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There is only one God.

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God has three parts.

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God is just a part of nature.

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There is no God.

Question 17

Which of these is NOT a religion?

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Eating ice cream

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 18

Which of these is NOT a major world religion?

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Science

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 19

Which of these is NOT a major world religion?

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Pastafarianism

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Christianity

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Buddhism

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Islam

Question 20

What is a belief of Christianity?

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There is only one God.

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The Bible is the word of God.

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There are many gods.

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The sun is a god.

Question 21

Which religion believes that Jesus is the son of God?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

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Hinduism

Question 22

What do Christians believe about how the world was made?

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God made the world in seven days.

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The sun goes around the Earth.

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All animals came from monkeys.

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There are no gods.

Question 23

What is the holy book of Muslims called?

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The Quran

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The Bible

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The Torah

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The Vedas

Question 24

Who is the founder of Islam?

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Muhammad

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Jesus

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Moses

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Buddha

Question 25

What is the holy book of Islam?

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The Quran

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The Bible

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The Torah

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The Bhagavad Gita

Question 26

What is the name of the Muslim place of worship?

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Mosque

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Church

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Synagogue

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Temple

Question 27

Which religion's symbol is a cross?

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Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

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Hinduism

Question 28

What is the name of the Jewish holiday of lights?

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

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Diwali

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Eid

Question 29

Which religion believes in rebirth?

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Hinduism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Judaism

Question 30

What is the name of the Jewish place of worship?

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Synagogue

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Church

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Mosque

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Temple

Question 31

Which religion's sacred text is the Tripitaka?

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

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Hinduism

Question 32

What is the name of the Buddhist practice of sitting quietly and focusing on your breath?

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Meditation

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Prayer

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Yoga

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Pilgrimage

Question 33

Which of these is NOT a major world religion?

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Science

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 34

Which religions believe in one God?

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Both Christianity and Islam

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Christianity

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Islam

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Neither Christianity nor Islam

Question 35

What is the holy book of Islam called?

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Quran

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Bible

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Torah

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Vedas

Question 36

Which of these is a practice of Buddhism?

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Meditating

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Praying

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Sacrificing animals

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Pilgrimage

Question 37

What is the name of the place where Muslims pray?

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Mosque

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Church

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Synagogue

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Temple

Question 38

Which of these is a festival celebrated by Hindus?

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Diwali

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Christmas

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Eid

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Hanukkah

Question 39

Which of these is a symbol of Christianity?

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A cross

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A crescent moon

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A star and crescent

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A lotus flower

Question 40

What is the holy book of Islam?

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The Quran

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The Bible

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The Torah

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The Vedas

Question 41

What is the name of the Jewish holiday that celebrates light?

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Hanukkah

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Christmas

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Easter

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Diwali

Question 42

What is a Sikh place of worship called?

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A gurdwara

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A mosque

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A temple

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A church

Question 43

Sikhs believe that they should:

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To serve others

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To achieve salvation

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To worship God

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To gain enlightenment

Question 44

Who is a Hindu deity?

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Brahma

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Zeus

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Allah

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Buddha

Question 45

What is the name of the holy river in Hinduism?

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The Ganges

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The Nile

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The Thames

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The Amazon

Question 46

What does the word 'karma' mean in Buddhism?

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The law of cause and effect

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The cycle of rebirth

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The path to enlightenment

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The suffering of the world

Question 47

What is the name of the Muslim prayer?

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The Salat

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The Lord's Prayer

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The Shema

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The Hail Mary

Question 48

Which one is **not** a major world religion?

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Science

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 49

What is the name of the holy book in Islam?

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The Quran

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The Bible

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The Torah

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The Vedas

Question 50

What is the special building called where Jewish people go to worship?

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Synagogue

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Church

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Mosque

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Temple

Question 51

Which of these is a symbol of the Christian religion?

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The cross

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The crescent moon

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The Star of David

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The lotus flower

Question 52

Who is known as the founder of Buddhism?

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Siddhartha Gautama

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Jesus Christ

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Muhammad

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Moses

Question 53

What is the name of the Muslim festival that comes at the end of Ramadan?

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Eid al-Fitr

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Eid al-Adha

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Hajj

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Umrah

Question 54

Which of these is NOT a major world religion?

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Science

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Christianity

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Islam

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Buddhism

Question 55

Which of these is NOT a popular world religion?

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Science

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Buddhism

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Christianity

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Islam

Question 56

Muslims believe the most important person is:

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Allah

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Love

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Money

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Power

Question 57

Christians have a special book. What is it called?

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Bible

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Torah

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Quran

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Vedas

Question 58

Buddhists practice something to help their minds be peaceful. What is it?

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Meditation

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Yoga

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Prayer

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Dharma

Question 59

Many religions have a special sign that stands for peace. What is it?

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Dove

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Cross

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Star of David

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Crescent moon

Question 60

Why are cows special to Hindus?

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They are thought to be holy animals.

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They give us milk and other good things.

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They help us travel around.

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They are a sign of how rich you are.

Question 61

Jewish people have a special festival where they light candles. What is it называться?

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Hanukkah

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Rosh Hashanah

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Yom Kippur

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Sukkot

Question 62

Sikhs have some important ideas they follow. Which of these is NOT one of their ideas?

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It's okay to be lazy.

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Everyone is equal.

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There is only one God.

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Community service is important.

Question 63

Christians have a special festival to remember that Jesus came back to life. What is it called?

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Easter

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Christmas

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Good Friday

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Ascension Day

Question 64

What is a special belief that only Christians have?

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Jesus is God's son.

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God made the world.

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We should be kind.

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We can choose to do good or bad things.