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Sunni and Shiite are branches of what religion? Islam
The ________ is the holy book of Islam. Qur'an
What does Muslim mean? "one who submits to God"
Where do Muslims worship? Mosque
Who founded the religion, Islam? Muhammad
Who is the religious leader in the Islamic religion? Imam
Monotheistic means _______. To believe in ONE god
What is the holiest city for Muslims? Mecca
The symbol of Islam is ______. A crescent moon and a star.
The man who received the covenant from God and given credit as the founder of Judaism? Abraham
A _______ is a place of worship for Jews. Temple
________ are the spiritual leaders for Judaism. Rabbis
What celebrations occur in the Jewish faith for teenagers? Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah
True or False: Is Moses and important figure in Judaism? True
What is the symbol of Judaism? Star of David
What does the Bible consist of? The New and Old Testament
A _______ is where Christians worship. Church
Christians are divided between _________ and __________. Catholics and Protestants
Christians consider ______ to be the Messiah. Jesus
What is the symbol for Christianity? A cross
What is: "there is only one god and Jesus Christ is his son. Jesus died in order to save the humanity from sin"? Basic beliefs of Christians
What religion developed over a substantially long period of time? Hinduism
True or False:Hinduism can be traced back to one founder. And if so, who? False
What ceremony is a sacred fire lit in Hinduism? Weddings
Who were the three gods within Brahman? Brahma(the creator), Vishnu(the protector), and Shiva(the destroyer)
What are the three ways to achieve Moksha? 1.right thinking, 2.right action, 3.religious devotion
Good Karma=________ Good Fortune
Bad Karma=_________ Bad Fortune
Did the Hindus believe in a caste system? Yes
Jainism is within what religion? Hinduism
WHo was the founder of Jainism? Mahavira
What is one basic belief in Jainism? That everything in the universe has a soul and should not be harmed.
Explain two things Jainism followers do to show their beliefs. Sweep ants off of path and wear gauze masks
Are Jainism followers the wealthiest or poorest in the society? Wealthiest
Which religion is the oldest? Hinduism
Hindus believe what river is sacred? Ganges
Who was the statue in Mecca made by? Adam the Prophet
How do you reach the Brahman status? Reincarnation
Who is the "Divine Cowherder"? Krishna
Who is "Buddah"? Siddartha Gautama
How old was Buddah on his first trip? 29
Who did Buddah meet on his trip? A sick man, a dead man, an old man, and a wandering man
What does Buddah mean? Enlightened One
What religion believes in the 8 Fold Path? Buddhism
What religion believes in the Four Noble Truths? Buddhism
What is Nirvana? The release from pain and suffering achieved after enlightenment
Do Buddhists believe in reincarnation? Yes
Do Buddhists follow a caste system? Yes
"1.Life is sorrow. 2.Cause of sorrow is craving. 3.Removing cause of craving will end sorrow. 4.Eightfold Path is the way that leads to end of suffering." What are these four statements? Four Noble Truths
What is the Eight Fold Path? Right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, right concentration.
How do monks and nuns live? In poverty
Hinduism absorbed what religion? Buddhism
How did Buddah reach enlightenment? Meditated under a fig tree by Gaya for 49 days
Kong Fu-Zi is the founder of what religion? Confucianism
What is the Confucianism's holy book? Five Classics
What are the Five Basic Relationships? ruler/subject, parent/child, husband/wife, friend/friend, elder sibling/younger sibling
Basically Confucianism believes strongly in what rule? The Golden Rule
Who founded Taoism? Loazi
What is the rumor about Loazi? His mother carried him in her womb for 63 years and he was born an old man
What is one basic belief of Taoism? Harmony with nature and rejection of conflict, least amount of government guidance
Define SIKH? disciplined student of life
Punjad relates to what religion? Sikhism
What are the leaders in the Sikhism religion? Gurus
Is Sikhism montheistic? Yes
Does Sikhism believe in rituals? No
What are the "Five K's" in Sikhism? Khalsa(long hair), Kangha(small wooden comb), Kara(bangle), Kachera(trousers), Kirpan(sword)
When did Hinduism begin? 1700 BC
When did Buddhism begin? 530 BC
When did Confucianism begin? 551 BC
When did Daoism begin? 500 BC
When did Judaism begin? 2000 BC
When did Christianity begin? 30-64 BC
When did Sikhism begin? 1469-1539 BC
When did Islam begin? 570-632 BC
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