World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game

1. Q- When was Judaism founded? A - About 2000 years BCE

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 2.Q -Which religion follows the 4 Vedas? A -Hinduism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 3. Q – What is the meaning of the word Taoism? A – The Way…

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 4.Q – Jerusalem is important to which three religions? A – Judaism, Christianity, and Islam

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 5.Q –In Hinduism, who is the God Vishnu ? A- the preserver

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 6.Q – The Qur’an (Koran) is the sacred writing of which religion? A - Islam

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 7.Q- The Analects teach the principles of what religion? A- Confucianism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 8.Q-What is Atheism? A- the belief that God does not exist

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 9.Q- In what country did Taoism originate? A- China

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 10. Q- In what religion are the Sunni and Shi’a? A- Islam

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 2 points, and extra – time, for this question 11.Q – What are four characteristics of Western Religions? A-A- Monotheistic Life is linear (definite beginning and end) One life, then judgment All people are equal before God God is heard but not seen (through texts) Strict moral code Distinction between God, man & nature Abraham is considered to be the father of the religions

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 12.Q- Who believes in living in passive harmony with nature? A – Taoists

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 13.- Q - Which are considered Eastern Religions? List them A – Hinduism, Buddhism, Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 14. Q-What present day country has the highest concentration of Jewish people? A – Israel

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 2 points, and extra time, for this question 15. Q – What are four characteristics of Eastern Religions? Polytheistic or Non-theistic Life is cyclical (goes in a cycle) Can have many lives & reincarnate Some people are closer to God than others Gods are seen (images) “Right” way of thinking or behavior Nature, God and man are tied together.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 16. Q- The Torah is a sacred text for which religion? A- Judaism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 17.Q – In what region and country do most Sikhs live? A- In the Punjab region of India

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 18.Q- What mountain range divides the East from the West, when considering religion? A- Ural mountains

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 19.Q- What is a mosque, and what religion is it associated with? A – A house of worship for Muslims, for followers of Islam.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 20.Q- Who was Lao Tzu? A- He is considered the founder of Taoism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 21.Q – Who was Guru Nanak? A- The founder of Sikhism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 22.Q- Who prays to Allah? A- Muslims

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 23.Q- What ideal do all eight religions teach? A- the Ethic of Reciprocity

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 24. Q- Of the monotheistic religions of the West, which was founded first, second, then third? A – Judaism, Christianity, Islam

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 25.Q – When was Christianity founded? A- around 30 CE (or AD)

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 26.Q – When (approximately) was Islam founded? A- in the 7 th century AD (early 600s AD or CE)

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 27.Q – Which religion has features of both Eastern and Western religions? A – Sikhism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 28.Q – About when did both Confucius and Siddhartha Gautama live? A- about 500 years BCE

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 29.Q- What religion did Siddhartha Gautama found, and where? A- Buddhism, in India

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 30. Q - According to Siddhartha Gautama, why do people suffer? A -Because of their attachments

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 31. Q - How do Eastern and Western religions differ in their views toward nature? A – In Eastern religions nature and man closely coexist; in Western religions man is distinct from nature and man must dominate and control nature.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 32. Q – Those who devote their lives to the teachings of Buddha are called______? A – Buddhist monks

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 33. Q – How many times each day does a Muslim pray, and in which direction? A – 5 times each day, and in the direction of Mecca.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 34.Q – According to Confucius, which relationship is most important and must be honored? A – respect of parents and elders

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 35.Q – Which religion advocates “non-action”? A - Daoism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 36.Q – In Hinduism, what is the name of the creator? A - Brahma

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 37. Q –Which religion believes in the Four Noble Truths? A – Buddhism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 38. Q -During what holiday are Muslims expected to fast? A - Ramadan

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 39. Q -Which two religions use this symbol, and what is the symbol called? A – Daoism, and Confucianism. It’s called Yin and Yang

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 40. Q – What are two characteristics shared by Judaism, Christianity, and Islam? A – They share: Western Monotheistic Jerusalem is important founded in the Middle East consider Abraham to be the father

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 41. Q -Which two religions have the most followers, and why? A – Christianity and Islam, because both religions believe in converting people and to their religion, and spreading their influence.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 42. Q – What is the definition of filial piety, and who emphasized it? A – Children owe their parents respect, as taught by Confucius.

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 43.Q – What is the definition of reincarnation? A – life is a continual cycle of rebirth

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game – Q - Of the eight religions/ethical systems we studied, which was founded most recently and when? –A – Sikhism, about 500 years ago

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 45. Q – Muslims must try to achieve a pilgrimage to…? A - Mecca

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 46. Q – Which religion valued equality for all people, even at its founding? A - Sikhism

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 3 points, and extra – time for this one 47.Q – What are the Five Pillars of Islam? A – these are required: faith (in Allah) Prayer charitable giving fasting (during Ramadan) pilgrimage to Mecca

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 48. Q – Who is the destroyer God in Hinduism? A - Shiva

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 49. Q – When and why did Christianity begin to rapidly spread? A – It spread immediately after Jesus Christ’s death, during Pax Romana (a time of peace) in the Roman Empire (100 years AD)

World Religions and Ethical Systems Review Game 50. Q – What’s the definition of the Ethic of Reciprocity? A – treat others as you want to be treated.