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What does the root "-theism" mean?
belief in the existence of a god or gods
Draw a symbol of Islam.
(crescent with a star)
Draw a symbol of Christianity.
(a cross)
What is the name of the sacred text for those of the Jewish faith?
The Torah
Define the word "monotheism" and provide an example of a religion that is monotheistic.
Monotheism is defined as the belief that there is only one god.
Examples include:
Judaism, Islam, Christianity
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The founder of Judaism is a man named ______________, who is often referred to as the first Jew.
The founder of Judaism is a man named Abraham, who is often referred to as the first Jew.
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Buddhism is practiced by ______________________ people on our planet today, making it the 4th largest religion on Earth.
Buddhism is practiced by 500 million people on our planet today, making it the 4th largest religion on Earth.
Answer in a complete sentence to earn points:
The Bible is the name of the sacred text for what religion? What are the names of the two segments that this book is split into?
The Bible is the sacred text for the Christian faith and it is split into the Old Testament and New Testament.
Define the word "polytheism.
Polytheism is defined as the belief in or worship of more than one god.
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People of the Islamic faith can be found all over our planet. Islam was founded by a man called _________________.
People of the Islamic faith can be found all over our planet. Islam was founded by a man called Prophet Muhammad.
Complete the sentence with the correct word:
___________________ is the religion practiced by more people on our Earth than any other.
Christianity is the religion practiced by more people on our Earth than any other.
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In what religion is the language of Hebrew important to their laws, teachings, and stories?
Hebrew is a language used in the Jewish faith.
Define the word "religion"
Religion may be defined as "an organized system of attitudes, beliefs, and practices; a commitment or devotion to a god or gods"
The Jewish faith was founded about 3,500 years ago. Where was Judaism founded and where has it spread to on our planet?
Judaism was founded in what is modern day Palestine/Israel. It has spread from there to other parts of our planet, mainly the US and Canada.
The Christian faith was founded over 2,000 years ago. Where was it founded? Name one country or region it is practiced in today.
Christianity was founded in Judea, or modern day Palestine/Israel. It is practiced all over the globe, including North and South America, Europe, Africa, and parts of Asia.
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What language is the Qur'an written in? And what religion is associated?
The Qur'an is written in Arabic, it is the sacred text of Islam.
...the belief that a person’s soul is reborn into a new body after death
The Islamic faith was founded in the 7th century. Where was Islam founded? Name one region or country it is practiced in today.
Islam was founded in what is now modern day Saudi Arabia. It is practice all over the world but mainly in South and South East Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa.
Buddhism was founded in the 5th or 6th century BCE. Where was it founded? Where did it mainly spread to since it's foundation?
Buddhism was founded in modern day Nepal and India. It has spread largely throughout East Asia.
Instead of heading to an afterlife when you die, Buddhists attempt to achieve nirvana while they are in this life. How would someone achieve nirvana?
One could achieve nirvana by meditating.