Hinduism
In what modern day country did Hinduism develop?
India
Who founded Buddhism and became known as the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the name of the sacred text central to Judaism?
The Torah
Who is the central figure in Christianity?
Jesus Christ
What is the name of the sacred text of Islam?
The Qur'an
What is the sacred religious texts of Hinduism?
The Vedas
What are the Four Noble Truths mainly concerned with explaining?
Human suffering, its causes, and how it can be overcome.
hat does the term monotheism mean?
Belief in one God
What is the sacred text of Christianity called?
The Bible
Who is the prophet Muslims believe received revelations from God?
Muhammad
Describe the difference between reincarnation and moksha.
Reincarnation: the cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth
Moksha: Liberation from that cycle
What is the Eightfold Path, and what is its purpose?
A set of guidelines for ethical behavior, wisdom, and mental discipline that helps people overcome suffering.
Who founded Judaism, and what important agreement is he associated with in Jewish tradition?
Abraham, associated with a covenant, or special agreement, with God.
What do Christians mean when they refer to Jesus's resurrection? What holiday celebrates this event?
They believe Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion. Easter celebrates this event.
Name any three of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Shahada (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Identify what the terms "karma" and "dharma" mean.
Karma: What goes around comes around
Dharma: A person's responsibility within Hinduism
What is the sacred text called in Buddhism?
The Tripitaka
What are the Ten Commandments? Give 2 examples of commandments.
Commandments found in the Torah that provide religious guidance:
Thou shall not kill
Thou shall have no other gods
Thou shall not steal
etc......
Christianity developed from which earlier religious tradition, and where did it originate?
It developed from Judaism in the eastern Mediterranean, specifically Judea.
Describe Islamic dietary restrictions and the specific term for these restrictions.
Halal: animal products must be blessed before being processed
Explain how karma and dharma are connected to Hindu beliefs about reincarnation and moksha.
Dharma involves fulfilling one's duties, and karma reflects the consequences of one's actions. These influence spiritual progress across lives, with moksha representing liberation from reincarnation.
A person constantly wants more possessions and becomes unhappy whenever they lose something. Using Buddhist teachings, explain what this person could do to reduce their suffering.
They could reduce attachment and craving, practice mindfulness or meditation, and follow the Eightfold Path to develop wisdom and self-discipline.
What ancient empire were Jews persecuted and enslaved in?
Ancient Egypt
Provide 2 examples as to how Christianity has shaped societies both historically or in our modern day.
Holidays: Christmas, Easter, etc.
The Holy Roman Empire: Roman Catholics
2.3 billion followers
etc.
Identify 2 aspects of "gender roles" within Islam.
Types of clothing
Woman can't own land in conservative regions
etc.