ARK World Religions 3

Question 1

Which sacred text is divided into 114 chapters called 'suras' and is regarded as the direct word of God in Islam?

Accepted Answer

Quran

Answer

The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam, believed by Muslims to be the literal word of God (Allah) as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the angel Jibril (Gabriel).

Question 2

The concept of 'dharma' in Hinduism and Buddhism primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Cosmic order, duty, and right living

Answer

Dharma refers to cosmic order, moral law, and one's duty or right conduct in accordance with that order. In Buddhism it also refers to the Buddha's teachings.

Question 3

In Judaism, what is the Torah in its most specific sense?

Accepted Answer

The Five Books of Moses

Answer

In its narrowest sense, Torah refers specifically to the Five Books of Moses (Pentateuch): Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Question 4

The Jain principle of 'ahimsa' requires:

Accepted Answer

Non-violence and non-injury to all living beings

Answer

Ahimsa (non-violence) is the supreme ethical principle of Jainism, requiring extreme care to avoid harming any living being, from humans to microorganisms.

Question 5

The Baha'i Faith teaches that all major world religions are:

Accepted Answer

Progressive revelations of one God

Answer

The Baha'i Faith teaches progressive revelation: that Moses, Buddha, Jesus, Muhammad, and other founders were all divine messengers bringing successive revelations of God's will appropriate to their time.

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK - Assessment of Religious Knowledge Practice Test

ARK World Religions 3