Major World Religions

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1. What is the primary reason Buddhism is considered a non-theistic or atheistic religion?

• It lacks a belief in a creator god
• Buddhists only focus on achieving enlightenment
• Buddhists do not gather in temples or monasteries
• Buddhism does not have any holy books

2. Where did Buddhism originate?

• Northern India
• The Middle East
• Ancient Greece
• China

3. Who is considered the founder of Buddhism?

• Confucius
• Jesus Christ
• Siddhartha Gautama
• Muhammad

4. Which location is considered most significant in Buddhism?

• Mecca
• Jerusalem
• Bodh Gaya
• Rome

5. What are the three 'baskets' that make up the Tripitaka, the primary scripture of Buddhism?

• Sutras, Vinayas, Tantras
• Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
• Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma Pitaka
• Torah, Talmud, Midrash

6. What is the most recognizable symbol in Buddhism?

• The Cross
• The Star of David
• The Dharma Wheel
• The Crescent Moon

7. Which major Buddhist holiday celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha?

• Vesak/Wesak
• Eid al-Fitr
• Hanukkah
• Christmas

8. What is the primary belief about God in Christianity?

• Christianity is polytheistic
• Christianity has no concept of God
• Christianity believes in multiple gods
• Christianity believes in one God as the creator