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World Religions: An Introduction

SheelonWorld CulturesSocial StudiesEnglishGrades 9-12Published Aug 6, 2026

Sacred books, houses of worship, founders, and holy cities: a respectful, factual tour of Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism.

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  1. What is the name of the holy book of Islam?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AThe Vedas
    BThe Torah
    CThe Quran
    DThe Tripitaka
  2. Muslims around the world face the direction of which city when they pray?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AMecca
    BIstanbul
    CCairo
    DBaghdad
  3. Buddhism grew from the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama. By what title is he best known?

    Multiple Choice · 20s

    AThe Guru
    BThe Buddha
    CThe Prophet
    DThe Pharaoh
  4. Which religion, practiced mainly in India, honors deities including Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?Multiple Choice · 20s
  5. Sikhism was founded in the Punjab region by which teacher?Multiple Choice · 20s
  6. A synagogue is the house of worship in which religion?Multiple Choice · 20s
  7. A version of the golden rule, treat others as you wish to be treated, appears in the teachings of many religions.True / False · 20s
  8. Which city is considered holy by Jews, Christians, and Muslims alike?Multiple Choice · 20s
  9. Buddhism began in Japan.True / False · 20s
  10. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are often grouped together as the ... faiths.Multiple Choice · 20s
  11. In which country did both Hinduism and Buddhism begin? (one word)Type Answer · 30s
  12. What is the name of the Muslim house of worship? (one word)Type Answer · 30s

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