7th Grade History World Religion Mega Test

Monotheism is the belief that

• the gods control every part of life.
• God made a covenant with Abraham.
• there is only one God.
• the Bible is the word of God.

The Torah is another name for the

• first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
• writings of the Prophets.
• collection of commentaries on the Bible.
• Ten Commandments.

Who was the first king of Israel?

• David
• Saul
• Abraham
• Solomon

Who performed religious rituals in early Hinduism?

• gurus
• Indians of all castes
• only priests
• mokshas

Who was Siddhartha Gautama before he became the Buddha?

• a guru
• an ascetic
• a Hindu prince
• a Brahmin

Which best describes the Jewish response to Roman rule?

• Most Jews supported a violent resistance to Rome.
• Most Jews accepted Roman rule.
• Jews were divided on a response to Roman rule.

Which best describes the role of the New Testament in Christianity?

• It is the part of the Christian scripture that repeats Jewish teachings.
• It is the term for the Christian Bible.
• It is the part of the Christian scriptures that tells about the life of Jesus.
• It is the only scripture important to Christians.

The earliest settlements on the Arabian peninsula grew up

• between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
• along the shores of the Indian Ocean.
• in the Arabian desert.
• near oases in the Hijaz.

Which is Islam’s most sacred text?

• the Sunnah
• the Quran
• the Hadith
• the Sharia

What do Muslims do on a hajj?

• They travel to the holy city of Mecca.
• They give wealth to the poor and needy.
• They fast during the day for a month.
• They pray five times each day.