Religious Ethics and Moral Values

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Which of the following is NOT a core value of Hinduism?

  1. Ahimsa (non-violence)

  2. Satya (truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Aparigraha is a core value of Jainism, not Hinduism.

What is the central teaching of Buddhism?

  1. The Four Noble Truths

  2. The Noble Eightfold Path

  3. Nirvana

  4. Karma


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Four Noble Truths are the foundation of Buddhism and explain the nature of suffering and the path to liberation from it.

In Christianity, what is the name of the sacrament that symbolizes the forgiveness of sins?

  1. Baptism

  2. Confirmation

  3. Eucharist

  4. Penance


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Penance is the sacrament in which a person confesses their sins to a priest and receives absolution.

Which of the following is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam?

  1. Shahada (declaration of faith)

  2. Salat (prayer)

  3. Zakat (charity)

  4. Sawm (fasting)

  5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Hajj is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, but it is only required for those who are able to make the journey to Mecca.

What is the central concept in Sikhism?

  1. Naam (the name of God)

  2. Guru (the spiritual teacher)

  3. Dharma (righteousness)

  4. Karma (action and its consequences)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naam is the central concept in Sikhism and refers to the name of God, which is believed to be the source of all creation.

In Judaism, what is the name of the sacred text that contains the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim?

  1. Tanakh

  2. Midrash

  3. Talmud

  4. Zohar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tanakh is the sacred text of Judaism and contains the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.

What is the central teaching of Confucianism?

  1. Ren (benevolence)

  2. Yi (righteousness)

  3. Li (ritual propriety)

  4. Zhi (wisdom)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ren is the central teaching of Confucianism and refers to the virtue of benevolence or love for others.

In Taoism, what is the name of the concept that refers to the balance of opposing forces?

  1. Yin and yang

  2. Wuji

  3. Taiji

  4. Qi


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Yin and yang is the concept in Taoism that refers to the balance of opposing forces, such as light and dark, male and female, and good and evil.

What is the central teaching of Shintoism?

  1. Kami (deities)

  2. Matsuri (rituals)

  3. Harae (purification)

  4. Makoto (sincerity)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kami is the central teaching of Shintoism and refers to the deities that are believed to inhabit the world.

In Zoroastrianism, what is the name of the prophet who is believed to have received the Avesta from Ahura Mazda?

  1. Zoroaster

  2. Mithra

  3. Ahura Mazda

  4. Angra Mainyu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoroaster is the prophet who is believed to have received the Avesta from Ahura Mazda.

What is the central teaching of Baha'i Faith?

  1. Unity of God

  2. Unity of humanity

  3. Progressive revelation

  4. Independent investigation of truth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Unity of God is the central teaching of Baha'i Faith and refers to the belief that there is only one God who is the creator of all things.

In Jainism, what is the name of the principle that teaches non-violence towards all living beings?

  1. Ahimsa

  2. Satya (truthfulness)

  3. Asteya (non-stealing)

  4. Aparigraha (non-possessiveness)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Ahimsa is the principle in Jainism that teaches non-violence towards all living beings.

What is the central teaching of Sikhism?

  1. Naam (the name of God)

  2. Guru (the spiritual teacher)

  3. Dharma (righteousness)

  4. Karma (action and its consequences)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naam is the central teaching of Sikhism and refers to the name of God, which is believed to be the source of all creation.

In Judaism, what is the name of the sacred text that contains the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim?

  1. Tanakh

  2. Midrash

  3. Talmud

  4. Zohar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Tanakh is the sacred text of Judaism and contains the Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim.

What is the central concept in Sikhism?

  1. Naam (the name of God)

  2. Guru (the spiritual teacher)

  3. Dharma (righteousness)

  4. Karma (action and its consequences)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Naam is the central concept in Sikhism and refers to the name of God, which is believed to be the source of all creation.

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