Religions of the World: Polytheism and Monotheism - Day 5

What is a polytheistic religion?

• A polytheistic religion is the belief of multiple Gods.

• A polytheistic religion is the belief in one God.

• A polytheistic religion is the rejection of all Gods.

• A polytheistic religion is the worship of nature only.

Which is the oldest religion in the world practiced today?

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Islam

• Buddhism

Who developed Hinduism?

• The Vedic people who lived in northern India along the Indus River.

• The ancient Greeks who lived in Athens.

• The Chinese dynasties along the Yellow River.

• The Romans who lived in Italy.

What is the name of the universal god or supreme spirit in Hinduism?

• Brahman

• Vishnu

• Shiva

• Indra

Who founded Buddhism?

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Ashoka the Great

• Confucius

• Laozi

Buddhism originated 2,500 years ago in which country?

• India

• China

• Japan

• Thailand

According to Buddhism, what are the ways to achieve enlightenment?

• Meditation, spiritual and physical labor, and good behavior.

• Worshipping multiple gods and goddesses.

• Accumulating wealth and power.

• Following strict dietary restrictions only.

Who was the teacher and philosopher behind Confucianism?

• Confucius

• Laozi

• Socrates

• Buddha

Confucianism believes in ancestor worship and is based on which values?

• Kindness, love, and respect.

• Wealth, power, and fame.

• Isolation, secrecy, and silence.

• Aggression, dominance, and fear.

Confucianism believed in the importance of what?

• Education

• Wealth

• Physical strength

• Entertainment