Buddhism
This person, also called the Buddha, founded Buddhism in the late 6th century BC.
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
Sikhism was founded by this teacher in the 15th century.
Guru Nanak
This person is called the founder who is important to early Jewish history.
Abraham
Hindu traditions and rituals often come from these ancient texts called the _____.
The Vedas
Christians believe in one God and that this person died on a cross for human sin
Jesus
Buddhists try to reach a state of inner peace and wisdom called this.
Enlightenment
The main Sikh place of worship is called this
Gurdwara
The teachings of the Jewish faith are explained throughout this book.
Torah
Name one Hindu festival
Diwali (also: Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra)
Name two Christian traditions or holidays
Christmas, Easter, baptism (any two)
The teachings of the Buddha are called this one-word term.
Dharma
The Sikh holy scripture is named this
Guru Granth Sahib
A Jewish coming‑of‑age ritual for a boy is called this
Bar mitzvah
Worship in Hindu temples often involves images of gods that are ritually prepared to do what? (short phrase)
Embody the divine / embody the divine presence (ritually empowered to embody the divine)
Where do Christians often gather for worship, prayer, songs, and scripture reading?
Church
Buddhists often worship at these places
Temples or shrines
Sikhs believe in how many God(s)? Answer using a short phrase.
One God (they believe in one, timeless and invisible God)
Name two Jewish festivals
Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah (any two)
List two major branches or traditions within Hinduism that are named in the chart.
Shaivite, Vaishnavism (also: Shaktism, Vedanta, Tantra)
Christianity originated from which earlier religion?
Judaism
Name the Buddhist holy book
Tripitaka
Name one major Sikh festival: the harvest festival
Vaisakhi
Jews believe God made a special agreement with Abraham and his descendants; what is the word for this agreement?
Covenant
The word "Hindu" was first used by other cultures to refer to people living around which river?
Indus
Christians believe Jesus was the promised person from the Old Testament. What word is used for that promised person?
Messiah