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Which Bible figure is most closely associated with leading the Exodus from Egypt?
Which Bible figure is most closely associated with killing an enemy by slinging a stone?
According to the Christian Gospels, who delivered the Sermon on the Mount?
What is an atheist?
What is an agnostic?
Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments:
Which of the following best describes the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana?
In the Muslim tradition, believers have a religious obligation to make a pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest city at least once during their lifetime, if they are able. Which city is that?
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Thailand
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Indonesia
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Ethiopia
In the Christian tradition, which of the following is commemorated on Easter Sunday?
Which Bible figure is most closely associated with willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God?
Which Biblical figure is most closely associated with saving Jews from murder by appealing to the king?
Which of the following best describes Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion? The bread and wine…
According to the Catholic tradition, what is purgatory?
Which religious tradition is most closely associated with…Yoga?
Which religious tradition is most closely associated with… Kabbalah?
Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s four “noble truths”?
What was the religion of each person? Joseph Smith
What was the religion of each person? Maimonides
In which religious tradition are men generally required to wear a turban, like the one pictured below, in public and to carry a ceremonial sword or small dagger?
Which of the following texts is most closely associated with the Hindu tradition?
When did the Holocaust happen? Between…
In total, about how many Jews were killed in the Holocaust?
What were Nazi-created ghettos?
Which of the following statements best describes how Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany?
Which of the following best describes the Christian doctrine of the Trinity?
According to the Bible, where did Jesus live during much of his childhood and young adulthood?
Which of these religious groups traditionally teaches that salvation comes through faith alone?
What does the Constitution of the United States say about religion as it relates to federal officeholders?
How many adults in the U.S. are…Jewish?
How many adults in the U.S. are…Muslim?
What is Ramadan?
Which of the following best describes the teaching of the prosperity gospel?
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- Daniel
- Elijah
- Moses
- Joseph
Which Bible figure is most closely associated with killing an enemy by slinging a stone?
- David
- Isaiah
- Joshua
- Solomon
According to the Christian Gospels, who delivered the Sermon on the Mount?
- Peter
- Paul
- Jesus
- John
What is an atheist?
- Someone who believes in God
- Someone who does NOT believe in God
- Someone who is unsure whether God exists
- Someone who believes in multiple gods
What is an agnostic?
- Someone who believes in God
- Someone who does NOT believe in God
- Someone who is unsure whether God exists
- Someone who believes in multiple gods
Which of the following is NOT one of the Ten Commandments:
- Do not commit adultery
- Keep the Sabbath holy
- Do not steal
- Do unto others as you would have them do unto you
Which of the following best describes the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana?
- Day of Atonement for one’s sins
- New Year
- Festival during which candles are lit for eight nights
- Celebration of the end of the Torah reading cycle
In the Muslim tradition, believers have a religious obligation to make a pilgrimage to Islam’s holiest city at least once during their lifetime, if they are able. Which city is that?
- Jerusalem
- Medina
- Cairo
- Mecca
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Thailand
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity
- Sikhism
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Indonesia
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity
- Sikhism
What is the religion of MOST people in each of the following countries? Ethiopia
- Buddhism
- Hinduism
- Islam
- Christianity
- Sikhism
In the Christian tradition, which of the following is commemorated on Easter Sunday?
- Resurrection of Jesus
- Ascension of Jesus into heaven
- Crucifixion of Jesus
- Last Supper of Jesus and his apostles
Which Bible figure is most closely associated with willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God?
- Jacob
- Cain
- Levi
- Abraham
Which Biblical figure is most closely associated with saving Jews from murder by appealing to the king?
- Ruth
- Esther
- Sarah
- Rebecca
Which of the following best describes Catholic teaching about the bread and wine used for Communion? The bread and wine…
- Actually become the body and blood of Jesus Christ
- Are symbols of the body and blood of Jesus Christ
According to the Catholic tradition, what is purgatory?
- An offering that Catholics make during the sacrament of confession
- The purification process Catholics undertake during seasons of self-reflection, such as Advent and Lent
- Where the souls of those who have died undergo purification before they enter heaven
- Where the souls of evildoers go for eternal punishment after they die
Which religious tradition is most closely associated with…Yoga?
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Islam
- Zoroastrianism
Which religious tradition is most closely associated with… Kabbalah?
- Hinduism
- Judaism
- Islam
- Zoroastrianism
Which of the following is one of Buddhism’s four “noble truths”?
- The truth that every living being has an immortal soul
- The truth that the Buddha was perfect and free from sin
- The truth of monotheism
- The truth of suffering
What was the religion of each person? Joseph Smith
- Catholic
- Jewish
- Buddhist
- Mormon
- Hindu
What was the religion of each person? Maimonides
- Catholic
- Jewish
- Buddhist
- Mormon
- Hindu
In which religious tradition are men generally required to wear a turban, like the one pictured below, in public and to carry a ceremonial sword or small dagger?
- Islam
- Sikhism
- Hinduism
- Buddhism
Which of the following texts is most closely associated with the Hindu tradition?
- Tao Te Ching
- Vedas
- Quran
- Mahayana sutras
When did the Holocaust happen? Between…
- 1890 and 1910
- 1910 and 1930
- 1930 and 1950
- 1950 and 1970
In total, about how many Jews were killed in the Holocaust?
- Less than 1 million
- Approximately 3 million
- Approximately 6 million
- More than 12 million
What were Nazi-created ghettos?
- Places where Jews were killed in gas chambers
- Factories where Nazis forced their political opponents to work
- Parts of a city or a town where Jews were forced to live
- Housing developments for poor Nazis
Which of the following statements best describes how Adolf Hitler became chancellor of Germany?
- By violently overthrowing the German government
- By hereditary succession
- By agreements with neighboring countries
- By a democratic political process
Which of the following best describes the Christian doctrine of the Trinity?
- There are three patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac and Jacob)
- There is one God in three persons (Father, Son and Holy Spirit)
- The coming of Christ was foretold by three prophets (Elijah, Ezekiel and Zechariah)
- There are three Gods (Father, Mother and Son)
According to the Bible, where did Jesus live during much of his childhood and young adulthood?
- Bethlehem
- Jerusalem
- Nazareth
- Jericho
Which of these religious groups traditionally teaches that salvation comes through faith alone?
- Protestantism
- Catholicism
- Both Protestantism and Catholicism
- Neither
What does the Constitution of the United States say about religion as it relates to federal officeholders?
- No religious test or requirement to adhere to any particular religion shall be necessary for holding office
- They shall be sworn in using the Holy Bible
- They shall affirm that all men are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights
- The Constitution does not say anything one way or the other about this
How many adults in the U.S. are…Jewish?
- Less than 5% (fewer than one-in-twenty U.S. adults)
- About one-in-ten
- About one-in-four
- Half or more
How many adults in the U.S. are…Muslim?
- Less than 5% (fewer than one-in-twenty U.S. adults)
- About one-in-ten
- About one-in-four
- Half or more
What is Ramadan?
- A Hindu festival of lights
- A Jewish prayer for the dead
- An Islamic holy month
- A festival celebrating Buddha’s birth
Which of the following best describes the teaching of the prosperity gospel?
- Those of strong faith will be blessed by God with financial success and good health
- It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God
- To whom much is given, much is expected
- God’s blessing is given to the poor in spirit, who shall store up treasures in Heaven
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