Beleifes and perspective on the after life Flashcards
What is the belief in life after death called?
Afterlife
True or False: Most religions have a concept of an afterlife.
True
Fill in the blank: In Christianity, the afterlife is often referred to as _____ or hell.
heaven
What is the Hindu concept of the cycle of life, death, and rebirth called?
Samsara
Which religion believes in reincarnation?
Hinduism
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a common belief about the afterlife? A) Heaven, B) Reincarnation, C) Eternal sleep, D) Hell
C) Eternal sleep
What do Muslims believe happens after death?
They believe in judgment day where individuals are judged and sent to paradise or hell.
True or False: Buddhism does not have a concept of an eternal soul.
True
What is the term for a spiritual being that can guide souls in many indigenous cultures?
Spirit guides
Fill in the blank: In ancient Egyptian beliefs, the afterlife was referred to as the _____ of the Dead.
Book
What is the significance of the ‘Judgment’ in many religious beliefs about the afterlife?
It determines the fate of the soul, often leading to heaven or hell.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following cultures believed in the concept of an afterlife in the form of a paradise? A) Ancient Greeks, B) Vikings, C) Egyptians, D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What religious text discusses the afterlife in Christianity?
The Bible
True or False: Atheists typically believe in an afterlife.
False
What does the term ‘Nirvana’ refer to in Buddhism?
A state of liberation and freedom from the cycle of birth and rebirth.
Fill in the blank: In Zoroastrianism, the afterlife includes a judgment that leads to _____ or punishment.
reward
What is the concept of ‘Heaven’ in Abrahamic religions?
A place of eternal happiness and communion with God.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following religions does NOT traditionally believe in an afterlife? A) Buddhism, B) Christianity, C) Jainism, D) Scientology
D) Scientology
What is the term for the belief that the soul can be reborn into a new body?
Reincarnation
True or False: The concept of purgatory is unique to Protestant Christianity.
False
What is the primary goal of many Eastern religions regarding the afterlife?
To achieve enlightenment and escape the cycle of rebirth.
Fill in the blank: In many cultures, rituals for the dead are performed to ensure safe passage to the _____ world.
spiritual
What is the significance of ancestor worship in various cultures?
It honors deceased ancestors and seeks their guidance or favor.
Multiple Choice: Which philosophical view denies the existence of an afterlife? A) Materialism, B) Dualism, C) Pantheism, D) Theism
A) Materialism
