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    This document provides instructions for a Modern Belief Systems exam. It includes multiple choice, short answer, fill in the blank, and essay questions testing knowledge of the world's major religions. The exam covers topics like the origins and founders of religions like Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It also addresses their sacred texts, beliefs, practices, and how they have spread and influenced the modern world. Students are instructed to answer questions legibly on a separate sheet of paper and may use the back or another sheet if more space is needed for essay responses. The exam is designed to evaluate understanding of the key people, places, events, beliefs and texts associated with the world's major religious traditions.

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    Modern Belief Systems Exam

    Read First
    You will have entire class period to finish the exam. Answer each
    question to the best of your ability. Read and follow instructions
    for each section. Use a separate sheet of paper to mark your
    answers; make certain answers a clear and legible with question
    numbers as well as your response. If you complete the exam early,
    you may read quietly or work on homework. Be respectful of
    classmates who may still be working on the exam. Good luck and have
    fun!!!
    Multiple Choice: 25 Questions 2 Points Each
    Write in the best answer of the four options provided. Use capital
    letters to answer each question. You know this stuff!
    1. What is the oldest major religion in the world?
    A. Judaism
    B. Buddhism
    C. Hinduism
    D. Islam
    2. What is the Sacred Text of Judaism?
    A. The Prophets
    B. Quran
    C. Koran
    D. Torah
    3. In which belief system do Christianity and Islam find their origins?
    A. Judaism
    B. Polytheism
    C. Sikhism
    D. Confucianism
    4. Who is considered the son of God in Christianity?
    A. Jesus
    B. Paul
    C. Abraham
    D. Muhammad
    5. What is the building called in which Muslims pray?
    A. Temple
    B. Veda
    C. Mosque
    D. Church

    6. What is the sacred text of Islam?


    A. Quran
    B. Bible
    C. Torah
    D. Vedas
    7. Which belief system has the most followers?
    A. Islam
    B. Christianity
    C. Hinduism
    D. Sikhism
    8. Which religion do we find the origins of yoga?
    A. Buddhism
    B. Hinduism
    C. Islam
    D. Judaism
    9. Who is the founder of Islam?
    A. Siddhartha Gautama
    B. Ismael
    C. Abraham
    D. Muhammad
    10. Which faith does not have a noted founder?
    A. Islam
    B. Buddhism
    C. Hinduism
    D. Judaism
    11. What is the sacred text of Hinduism known as?
    A. Vedas
    B. Torah
    C. Koran
    D. The Work
    12. Which prophet is chiefly credited with the spread of Christianity?
    A. Peter
    B. Paul
    C. Mathew
    D. John

    13. What is the worlds first monotheistic religion?


    A. Islam
    B. Christianity
    C. Buddhism
    D. Judaism
    14. Which major belief system does not have a god?
    A. Hinduism
    B. Judaism
    C. Islam
    D. Buddhism
    15. Which belief system is polytheistic?
    A. Buddhism
    B. Hinduism
    C. Judaism
    D. Islam
    16. Who is rich prince that founded Buddhism?
    A. Veda
    B. Abraham
    C. Siddhartha Gautama
    D. Remus
    17. What is the sacred text of Christianity?
    A. Bible
    B. Torah
    C. Koran
    D. Quran
    18. Which belief system started in modern-day Nepal?
    A. Judaism
    B. Hinduism
    C. Buddhism
    D. Islam
    19. Which city is most highly revered for Muslims?
    A. Kabaa
    B. Bedouin
    C. Bethlehem
    D. Mecca

    20. What does samsara mean?


    A. Liberation
    B. Karma
    C. Reincarnation
    D. Soul
    21. The interpretation of which Arabic word is responsible for many
    deaths?
    A. Sharia
    B. Jihad
    C. Mosque
    D. Medina
    22. Which faith is represented by the symbol of the cross?
    A. Christianity
    B. Islam
    C. Judaism
    D. Buddhism
    23. Which major belief system has the fewest number of followers?
    A. Christianity
    B. Islam
    C. Hinduism
    D. Judaism
    24. Abraham is the founder of which religion?
    A. Judaism
    B. Buddhism
    C. Hinduism
    D. Islam
    25. Which belief system practiced Mosaic Law?
    A. Christianity
    B. Islam
    C. Judaism
    D. Muslim

    Short Answer: 5 Questions 3 Points Each


    Read each question carefully and answer to your best ability. Answers
    must be thorough and in complete sentences. Responses should be 12 sentences. Write as legibly as possible, if I cant read it you will lose
    points! Go get em!
    26. Name 3 of the 5 Pillars of Faith in Islam?
    27. Which city is highly revered by the Jewish, Christian, and Muslim
    people?
    28. Which belief system believes in the idea of Nirvana?
    29. Which belief systems are monotheistic?
    30. Name the five most popular religions in the world.
    Fill in the Blank: 10 Blanks 1 Point Each
    Fill in the blanks of the following paragraph with the appropriate words
    from the word bank. Answers should coincide with numbers 26- 35 on
    your answer sheet. Not all words will be used.
    Hinduism Word Bank:
    Brahman
    India
    Siddhartha
    Ohm
    The Vedas

    Nirvana
    Samsara
    Nepal
    Moksha
    Atman

    Caste System
    Buddhism
    Enlightenment
    Karma
    Dharma

    The belief system of Hinduism was founded in the


    modern-day nation of _____31______. A collection of writings
    became the sacred text of this faith, they came to be known as
    _____32_____. Hindus believe that each person has an ____33____,
    or soul. This soul goes through a continuous birth, death, and
    rebirth cycle, known as ______34_____. They believe that a
    persons status and position in the next life is based on their
    ______35____. If a person achieves their personal ____36_____ in a
    life they can reach ______37_____, or liberation from the rebirth
    cycle. If this liberation is achieved ones soul can fully be
    unified or joined with ____38____. These ideas helped to
    promote and strengthen the ____39____, a means of social

    control and categorization. Similar of these same ideas of


    Hinduism are shared in the faith of _____40_____.

    Essay: 3 Questions 10 Points Each


    Answer each of the following questions to the best of your ability.
    Answer each portion of the question. Answers must be 3-8 full
    sentences. Follow the rubric for grading criteria. You may use a
    separate sheet of paper or the back of the exam if you need more
    room for your responses. Utilize critical and analytical thinking skills.
    Show how much youve learned!
    41. Write about the spread of each of the five major belief systems we
    have discussed in this unit. Make sure to touch on each aspect of the
    spread of each belief system.
    42. How do these belief systems affect our world today?
    43. Why is religion important?

    Bonus Questions:
    44. What is the name of the black box in the middle of the temple in
    Mecca?
    45. Which religious leader practiced a religion other than the one they
    are most associated with?
    46. Describe the Caste system of Hindu culture.

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