Early Christianity
This major world power persecuted Christians for centuries after Jesus
What was the Roman Empire?
A game usually played during Hanukkah
What is Dreidel?
This man was the founder of Islam
Who was Muhammad?
99% of adherents reside in the Asia-Pacific region
Where do most Hindus live?
The country in which Buddhism originated
What is India?
The Torah, Qur'an and Bible
What are holy books in Judaism, Islam and Christianity?
Early Christians often gathered in these places rather than in large churches.
What are people's homes?
A branched candelabra lit for 8 nights during Hanukkah
What is a Menorah?
Millions of followers live in Indonesia, Pakistan, Nigeria and Iran
Which countries contain many Muslim believers?
These animals are considered sacred but not worshipped by Hindus
How do Hindus regard cows?
How a person's actions in the past may impact them in the future
What is Karma?
Christianity followed by Islam followed by Hinduism
What are the 3 largest world religions?
These burial chambers underneath Rome were sometimes used by early Christians.
What are catacombs?
Israel, the US, France and Canada
Which countries have the largest numbers of Jewish faith followers?
Prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage & profession of faith
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
This Hindu god is commonly referred to as The Creator
Who is Brahma?
An enlightened state achieved through deep meditation or other acts of mindfulness
What is Nirvana?
A Crescent Moon, Star of David and Cross
What are symbols for Islam, Judaism and Christianity?
This disciple traveled along Roman roads spreading the Christian message.
Who was Paul?
The name for a Coming-of-Age ceremony for Jewish boys, girls & non-binary kids
What is a Bar / Bat / "B" Mitzvah?
During this Islamic holiday, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset
What is Ramadan?
Many different gods help people focus on important aspects of their lives like family, love and worldly success
Why do Hindus have different deities representing various aspects of life?
A way of life where one lives in between extremes of wealth and poverty
What is the Middle Way?
Before his assassination, MLK Jr compared himself to Moses by saying he had seen this place but might not enter it
What was the Promised Land?
This single-melody style was common in early Christian worship
What is plainchant (or monophonic singing)?
The day of rest when observant Jews refrain from driving, cooking and technology
What is Shabbat?
There is no god but God, and Muhammed is his prophet
What belief is central to Islam?
All paths up a mountain lead to the top
How does Hinduism regard other world religions' ideas?
Belief that souls are born again into different bodies depending on how they acted in previous lives
What is the wheel of rebirth?
Martin Luther King was inspired by this Indian spirtual leader's nonviolent resistance methods
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
Christianity often adopted existing symbols, sacred days & rituals while giving them new meanings
What are examples of religious assimilation?
During this major holiday, Jews strive for introspection and renewal
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Devout Muslims pray 5 times per day while facing towards this place
What is Mecca in Saudi Arabia?
Towering structures atop Hindu temples designed to resemble this mythical mountain at the universe's center
What is Mount Meru?
Supernatural figures who can help or hinder people on their path to enlightenment
Who are Bodhisattvas?
Gandhi regarded this major Unitarian who lived in Massachusetts as a model for nonviolent resistance
Who is Henry David Thoreau?