ISLAM
This holy book is the central sacred text of Islam.
Qu'ran
This Jewish concept means “repairing the world” and is often linked to social justice and ethical responsibility.
Tikkun Olam
This amazing man became known as the Buddha after reaching enlightenment.
Siddhartha Gautama
Before 1945, these two Christian traditions dominated Australia’s religious landscape.
Anglicanism and Catholicism
This system uses the positions of planets and stars to interpret personality traits and possible future events.
Astrology
These are the five main acts of worship and religious duty in Islam.
5 Pillars
Shahada (Faith)
Salah (Prayer)
Zakat (Charity)
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
This weekly day of rest begins at sunset on Friday and ends at sunset on Saturday.
Shabbat
These teachings explain the existence of suffering and the way to overcome it.
Four Noble Truths
After 1945, increased immigration brought greater religious diversity to Australia, including growth in these two major religions.
Islam and Buddhism
This modern spiritual movement commonly combines ideas such as reincarnation, astrology, meditation, crystals and personal spiritual development rather than following one central authority.
New Age movement
This event refers to Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE and marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Hijra
This collection of rabbinic discussions and interpretations of Jewish law is made up of the Mishnah and the Gemara.
Talmud
This path outlines eight practices that guide Buddhists towards enlightenment.
Noble Eightfold Path
This 1973 policy change formally ended the immigration approach that had restricted non-European migration and contributed to Australia’s increasing religious diversity.
White Australia Policy
This new age religion was founded by science-fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard in the early 1950s.
Scientology
What are the 5 most common Hijab colours?
black, white, beige, grey, and navy blue
When Jewish people die are they buried standing up or lying down?
Jewish people who pass away are buried lying down in the ground, and they are never buried standing up
According to the Dalai Lama, if a female successor were to take his place she must be.....
"very, very attractive" or else she would be "not much use"
How much do didgeridoos cost?
$15 to over $2,000
This modern Pagan religion often centres on nature, seasonal festivals and ritual practice.
Wicca
This principle of Islamic law involves using independent reasoning to interpret the Qur’an and Sunnah when there is no clear ruling.
Ijtihad
This covenant is traditionally associated with Abraham and marks the special relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Abrahamic Covenant
In Mahayana Buddhism, this enlightened being delays final Nirvana in order to help others achieve enlightenment.
Bodhisattva
What year did the Bringing Them Home report take place?
1997
Name 3 celebrities/public figures in scientology.
Tom Cruise
John Travolta
Elisabeth Moss