Hinduism
Where did Hinduism originate?
India
What is Buddha's real name?
Siddhartha Guatama
Who is considered the "Father of Judaism"
Abraham
What is the sacred text of Christianity called?
The Bible
What is the name for the Muslim God
Allah
What is the social class system most associated with Hinduism called?
The Caste System
What is Nirvana?
Buddhist heaven like state
What is the sacred text of Judaism?
The Torah
What are the Ten Commandments?
The moral code of conduct for BOTH Christianity and Judaism.
How many times a day do Muslims pray?
5
What does your Caste determine and how is Caste determined?
your occupation and by birth
One focus of Buddhism is ending human _________.
suffering
What is the symbol of Judaism?
The Star of David
The doctrines of Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches are all based on?
Principals or different types of Christianity
What is the Islamic Holy Book called?
The Quran (Koran)
What is the sacred text(s) of Hinduism?
The Rig Veda/Bhagavad Gita/Mahabarata
How can Buddhist reach enlightenment?
Through meditation
Where did Confucianism originate?
China
Are there any worship of Gods in Confucianism?
No
Why are Judaism, Christianity and Islam similar? (2 things)
They are all monotheistic and can all trace their origin back to Abraham.
The Bhagavad Gita tells a story about a man Arjuna who is struggling on Earth with a moral dilemma. What is his dilemma (problem) and what is the purpose of this story?
Arjuna is a Kshastriya, a warrior, and must fight in a battle against his family members. He doesn't want to harm his family but also doesn't want to disobey his dharma or duty and obtain bad karma. This stories purpose is to teach a lesson in proper behavior.
What does Buddha discover about life that drives this religion/philosophy?
The 4 Noble Truths: Life is suffering, Suffering is caused by desire, To eliminate suffering one must eliminate desire, To end desire one must follow the Eightfold Path.
What is the term that is most closely associated with Confucianism and what does it mean?
Filial Piety - respect for ones elders and ancestors
What is the purpose of the 5 Relationships in Confucianism
To keep order in society
Explain the 5th pillar of the Five Pillars of Islam.