Christianity
Who is the central figure of Christianity?
Jesus Christ
How many gods do followers of Judaism believe in?
One God
What is the name of the one God in Islam?
Allah
In which two major areas of the world are the largest portions of the Hindu population found?
India and South Asia
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha
Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic?
Monotheistic
What does the Jewish dietary term kosher mean?
Fit or proper to eat according to Jewish dietary laws.
Who was the Arab trader who Muslims believe received revelations from the Angel Gabriel?
Muhammad
What is the name of the all-powerful spirit that unites the souls of all living beings?
Brahman
What did Siddhartha Gautama achieve after meditating deeply for 49 days?
Enlightenment
What is the Christian holy book called?
The Bible
What is the Jewish place of worship called?
A synagogue.
What is the sacred text of Islam?
The Qur'an (Koran).
What is the cycle of birth, death, and being born into another form called?
Reincarnation
What are the four main teachings that explain suffering and how to end it called?
The Four Noble Truths
What is the name of the head of the Roman Catholic Church?
The Pope
What is the Jewish homeland which is heavily debated with Palestine?
Israel
There are _____ Pillars of Islam (how many?)
Five
What is the state Hindus seek in which reincarnation ends and the soul unites with Brahman?
Moksha
What path of eight steps guides Buddhists toward ending suffering?
The Eightfold Path
What are the two main sections of the Christian Bible called?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
What is the name of the Jewish sacred text that contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah
hat is the name of the holy city that Muslims travel to during the Hajj pilgrimage?
Mecca
According to the caste system described in the notes, what determines a person's position in the present life?
Actions, or karma, from a previous life
According to Buddhist teachings, what causes suffering, and what must people work to eliminate to end it?
Desire or craving