Judaism
What does "Poly" mean in the word Polytheism?
"Poly" means"many"
What limits do the Gospels have as a historical source?
They examine the Testament source.
Why are Muslims, Christians and Jews considered Abrahamic religions
Have an origin in the prophet Abraham.
Meaning of Vedas.
Hymnes and rituals recorded over a long time by different authors in Sanskrit
Who was the founder of Buddhism
Founder: Siddhartha Gautama
Based on the Ten Commandments, describe a person who lives their life according to God’s laws.
They probably live a good life. "Your opinion"
In what ways was Jesus in support of the Ten Commandments?
He wasn’t going to destroy the law or do anything, he was just there to give a lecture on how to be fairly.
What are the three main commonalities between all Abrahamic religions?
Monotheistic, originated in the Middle of the East and believe in the prophet Abraham and Moses.
The meaning of Caste System
The social class hierarchy people are born into their caste which determines their occupation
What is a Buddhism ?
Buddhism is a belief system that originated in India in the mid-400s BCE.
A facts about Judaism
Hebrews and Jews are the exact same people
Why was death by crucifixion an awful experience?
It was an awful experience because Jesus got pinned with needles on his hands and his both feet.
According to Muslim belief, how long did it take for the entire Qur’an to be revealed to Muhammad?
23 years
How many followers does Hinduism have?
Hinduism has 1.2 billion followers
What is Buddhism sacred text ?
Tripitaka, or Three Baskets of Wisdom
How was the story of Judaism told ?
It is told in a book of Genesis in the Hebrew Bible
Where do historians find most information about the crucifixion of Jesus?
The Bible
Other than the Qur’an, what is another holy text in Islam?
Hadith
How can Caste system change?
The only way to change castes is through reincarnation after fulfilling dharma (duties) and karma (actions)
Where did Buddhism spread ?
SE Asia, China, Korea and Japan along the Silk Road and Indian Ocean Trade Network. 470 million followers.
What was Gods covenant with Abraham?
Promising to bless him with descendants “like the sands of the sea” and a nation for him and the Israelites
What piece of material evidence exists to demonstrate that Jesus was crucified for political reasons?
Clear evidence of the political nature of Jesus’s execution—that Pilate and the high priest were ridding themselves of a “messiah”
What acts in Christianity is the 5 Pillars similar to?
10 commandments
A fact about Hinduism
It considered a belief founder
Is Buddhism is a religion or philosophy?
A philosophy