Jainism
Hinduism
Judaism
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Religion Trivia
200

Similar to the other religions that began in India, Jains worship in this type of building.

What is a Temple?

200

Hindus believe in many gods with different forms, making it this type of religion.

What is Polytheistic?

200

Jews worship in this, a special name for a temple.

What is a Synagogue?

200

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all considered "Abrahamic Faiths." Of these three, this religion follows the bloodline of Abraham's son Isaac.

What is Judaism OR Christianity?

200

This is the holiest city in Islam; it is prayed custom to pray facing it five times a day.

What is Mecca?

400

Jains practice Ahimsa, which means this in English.

What is Nonviolence?

400

The symbol of Hinduism is this, thought to be the first sound ever made.

What is Aum (or Om)? 

400

Jews read from two main texts; this is the text that is most closely associated with the Christian Old Testament.

What is the Torah?

400

This is the word for a story with a spiritual or moral message.

What is a Parable?

400

This is the name of the holiday that Christians recognize the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

What is Good Friday?

600

The founder and namesake of Jainism is this man; he was a student of the Buddha.

Who is Jina Mahavira?

600

Hinduism is deeply tied to its geographical location and the culture of its own group of people. For that reason, it is this type of religion.

What is Ethnic?

600

Jews read from two main texts; this is the one written by Rabbis (teachers) discussing interpretations of Jewish law.

What is the Talmud?

600

This term refers to one of the 24 leaders of ancient Jain tradition.

What is a Tirthankara?

600

This is the term that Hindus use to describe the divine and spiritual energy that flows through all things.

What is Brahman?

800
The symbol for Jainism has two main parts: the swastika and this other image--representing their commitment to Ahimsa.

What is the Palm?

800

Hindus believe that enough good karma can free you from the cycle of rebirth. This freedom is known by this Sanskrit word.

What is Moksha?

800

There are almost 16 million Jews in the world today. As all of them worship one God, this would make it the largest ethnic religion of this category.

What is Monotheistic? 

800

This is the sect of Buddhism most closely associated with the Dalai Lama of Tibet.

What is Vajrayana?

800

The Golden Temple of Sikhism symbolizes the Sikh belief that all faiths lead to one God. This is represented by four of these things -- one located on each side of the temple.

What are Entry Points? (or gates, doors, etc.)

1000

Jainism is similar to Buddhism in many ways. One of these is their commitment to letting go of any earthly desires. This idea of non-possession is known as this in a Jain's Five Vows.

What is Aparigraha?

1000

Holi, or the "Festival of Colors," is celebrated by playfully throwing this at members of the community.

What is Colored Powder (or Gulal)?

1000

All modern-day ethnic Jews have this common ancestor.

Who is Abraham?

1000

This is the main reason many geographers mistakenly assume that Sikhism is an ethnic religion.

(You don't have to answer in the form of a question)

What is its Distribution?

1000

This is the name of the mountain that Jewish legend says Moses received the Ten Commandments on.

What is Mount Sinai?

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