Sacred Texts and Teachings
This sacred text is central to Christianity and includes both the Old and New Testaments.
What is the Bible?
This central figure of Christianity is believed by Christians to be the Son of God and the Messiah.
Who is Jesus?
A belief in one god is called this, and is central to religions like Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is monotheism?
This symbol, a cross, is most commonly associated with this world religion.
What is Christianity?
Christianity began in this present-day country, where Jesus lived and preached.
What is Israel?
The Torah, which contains the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, is a foundational text in this religion
What is Judaism?
This prophet received the revelations that became the Quran and is considered the final messenger in Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
This concept in Hinduism and Buddhism refers to the idea that a person's actions will influence their future experiences.
What is karma?
The crescent moon and star is a widely recognized symbol of this monotheistic religion.
What is Islam?
Buddhism originated in this South Asian country, but it later spread to East and Southeast Asia through missionaries and trade.
What is India?
This collection of texts, known as the Vedas, includes hymns and rituals and is considered the oldest sacred scriptures of this religion.
What is Hinduism?
Also known as the "Enlightened One," this spiritual leader founded Buddhism after attaining enlightenment under a Bodhi tree.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
These five duties—including prayer, fasting, and charity—are considered essential acts of worship in Islam.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
This six-pointed star, known as the Star of David, is a prominent symbol of this faith.
What is Judaism?
Islam began in this Arabian city and spread rapidly across the Middle East, North Africa, and into Europe and Asia.
What is Mecca (or What is Saudi Arabia)?
This compilation of sayings and ideas from a Chinese philosopher is the foundation of Confucianism.
What are the Analects?
This religious reformer founded Sikhism in the 15th century in South Asia and taught the unity of God and the equality of all people.
Who is Guru Nanak?
This Buddhist path to end suffering includes steps like Right Speech, Right Action, and Right Mindfulness.
What is the Eightfold Path?
This circular symbol with spokes, known as the Dharma Wheel, represents the teachings of this spiritual path.
What is Buddhism?
This network of trade routes helped spread Buddhism, Christianity, and other belief systems across Asia, especially from India to China.
What is the Silk Road?
This Sikh holy book, treated with great reverence as a living Guru, is read daily in Gurdwaras.
What is the Guru Granth Sahib?
This ancient Hebrew patriarch is a key figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and is often called the "father of many nations."
Who is Abraham?
In Hinduism, this term refers to one’s duty or righteous path in life, which is shaped by class, age, and life stage.
What is dharma?
This sacred sound and symbol, written as ॐ, is deeply significant in Hinduism and symbolizes the essence of ultimate reality.
What is Om (or Aum)?
Confucianism emerged in this East Asian civilization and became deeply embedded in its governmental and educational systems.
What is China?