Religious Beliefs and Social Structure

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Which of the following is NOT a major world religion?

  1. Christianity

  2. Islam

  3. Hinduism

  4. Buddhism

  5. Animism


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Animism is a belief system that attributes a soul or spirit to all living things, rather than being a major world religion.

The caste system in India is primarily based on which religious beliefs?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Islam

  4. Sikhism

  5. Jainism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The caste system in India is a social stratification system based on religious beliefs and practices found in Hinduism.

In Islam, the five pillars of faith are:

  1. Shahada (declaration of faith)

  2. Salat (ritual prayer)

  3. Zakat (charity)

  4. Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)

  5. Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The five pillars of Islam are the core religious practices that every Muslim is expected to follow.

Which religious belief system emphasizes the concept of karma and reincarnation?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Christianity

  4. Islam

  5. Judaism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Both Hinduism and Buddhism emphasize the concept of karma and reincarnation, where actions in one's life determine their fate in the next.

The concept of 'ahimsa' (non-violence) is central to which religion?

  1. Hinduism

  2. Buddhism

  3. Jainism

  4. Sikhism

  5. Taoism


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Ahimsa, or non-violence, is a fundamental principle in Jainism, guiding ethical behavior and conduct.

Which religious text is considered the holy book of Judaism?

  1. Bible

  2. Quran

  3. Torah

  4. Vedas

  5. Tripitaka


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Torah is the central religious text of Judaism, containing the foundational laws and teachings of the Jewish faith.

The concept of 'dharma' in Hinduism refers to:

  1. Moral and ethical duties

  2. Spiritual obligations

  3. Social responsibilities

  4. Cosmic order and balance

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dharma in Hinduism encompasses moral, ethical, spiritual, and social responsibilities, as well as the cosmic order and balance.

Which religious belief system originated in ancient Persia and emphasizes the teachings of Zoroaster?

  1. Zoroastrianism

  2. Mithraism

  3. Manichaeism

  4. Gnosticism

  5. Hermeticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoroastrianism is an ancient religion originating in Persia, founded by the prophet Zoroaster.

The concept of 'nirvana' in Buddhism refers to:

  1. Enlightenment

  2. Liberation from suffering

  3. Union with the divine

  4. Eternal bliss

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Nirvana in Buddhism encompasses enlightenment, liberation from suffering, union with the divine, and eternal bliss.

Which religious belief system emphasizes the importance of personal experience and direct communion with the divine?

  1. Mysticism

  2. Pantheism

  3. Deism

  4. Atheism

  5. Agnosticism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mysticism emphasizes personal experience and direct communion with the divine, often through meditation or spiritual practices.

The concept of 'karma' in Hinduism and Buddhism refers to:

  1. The law of cause and effect

  2. Moral consequences of actions

  3. Reincarnation and rebirth

  4. Spiritual evolution

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Karma encompasses the law of cause and effect, moral consequences of actions, reincarnation and rebirth, and spiritual evolution.

Which religious belief system emphasizes the importance of ritual purity and cleanliness?

  1. Judaism

  2. Islam

  3. Hinduism

  4. Sikhism

  5. Shintoism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Shintoism all emphasize the importance of ritual purity and cleanliness.

The concept of 'jihad' in Islam refers to:

  1. Holy war

  2. Struggle against evil

  3. Inner spiritual struggle

  4. Effort and striving

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Jihad in Islam encompasses holy war, struggle against evil, inner spiritual struggle, and effort and striving.

Which religious belief system originated in ancient Greece and emphasizes the importance of reason and logic?

  1. Hellenism

  2. Stoicism

  3. Epicureanism

  4. Skepticism

  5. Cynicism


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Hellenism, Stoicism, Epicureanism, Skepticism, and Cynicism all originated in ancient Greece and emphasize reason and logic.

The concept of 'dharma' in Hinduism refers to:

  1. Moral and ethical duties

  2. Spiritual obligations

  3. Social responsibilities

  4. Cosmic order and balance

  5. All of the above


Correct Option: E
Explanation:

Dharma in Hinduism encompasses moral, ethical, spiritual, and social responsibilities, as well as the cosmic order and balance.

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