World Religions

Introduction to World Religions Study Guide

Chapter 7 Review Questions 1. Christianity began with: a. The Covenant of the Hebrews b. The receiving of the Ten Commandments by Moses c. The enlightenment of Siddhartha Gautama d. The teachings that Jesus of Nazareth started 2. What is the biggest difference between Judaism and Christianity? a. Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah, God of Abraham and Jews believe the Messiah has yet to come b. Christianity is a monotheistic religion and Judaism is polytheistic c. Christianity is follows the Old Testament while Judaism follows the Old and New Testament d. Christians believe Jesus is the son of God and fully human, but Judaism believes Jesus was a mythical (non-human) son of God 3. Which of the following is not considered one of the largest sects of Christianity? a. Roman Catholic b. Eastern Orthodox c. Anglicanism d. Protestantism

4. Martin Luther's work had enthusiastic popular support because _____________. a. Many Christians shared his concern about the corruption of the church b. Many German princes saw this as a way to break away from the church c. He supported the translation of the Bible from Latin into the vernacular languages d. All of the above are correct 5. The Apostles' Creed is a statement of faith used by many Roman Catholic, Anglican, and Protestant churches. Although it has been translated and many disputes have ensued, one of the central messages presented in the creed is: a. The belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost b. The belief that the Day of Judgment occurs when a person's soul ascends into Heaven or damned to Hell c. The belief in the communion of saints; only those who are deceased can experience Christ's salvation d. All of the above are correct 6. Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Eastern Christians, and traditional Protestant communities form worship around a _____________ calendar a. Solar Hijri calendar b. Julian calendar c. Liturgical calendar d. Gregorian calendar

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