People
Worship and Rituals
History and Origins
Vocabulary
Basic Beliefs
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Jainism recognizes this person as the last of this age's Tirthankaras.
Who is Mahavira?
100
This term refers to the practice of almsgiving, or charity to the poor, in Islam.
What is Zakat?
100
This religion is believed to have originated with the Indus Valley Civilization as early as 2500 BCE.
What is Hinduism?
100
This Sanskrit term literally means "supreme" or "ultimate reality", and is the most common term for God in Hinduism.
What is Brahman?
100
This term refers to the Islamic confession of faith that states "There is no God but Allah and Muhammad is his prophet."
What is the Shahadah?
200
The Wheel of Dharma are a collection of ethical and moral teachings from this religious figure.
Who is the Buddha?
200
This term refers to the discipline of mindfulness practiced by many Buddhist followers.
What is Zen?
200
It is believed that in the Buddha's quest for inner transformation, he left home and encountered these four images or "sights" that influenced his life and teachings.
What is an old person, a sick person, a dead person, and a monk?
200
This term, translated into English, literally means "the way".
What is Dao (Tao)?
200
These complementing forces represent the importance of balance and harmony in Daoism.
What is yin and yang?
300
This religious figure is known as the "seal of the prophets".
Who is Muhammad?
300
This circular form of art is a sacred practice of Buddhist monks and laity and represents the impermanence of all things.
What is a mandala?
300

Jains believe the current historical cycle of the world is made up of twenty four of these.

What are tirthankaras?

300
This is the term for a follower of the Mahayana path of Buddhism who has reached enlightenment and dedicates their lives to helping others achieve liberation.
What is a bodhisattva?
300
The ultimate goal of all Hindus is to reach this, known as the state of liberation from the cycle of samsara.
What is moksha?
400
This religious leader was known for his ability to relate to the common person and wrote many hymns and poems to classic Indian music.
Who is Guru Nanak?
400
Classical Confucianism prioritizes these Five Relationships as the primary examples for ethical and moral living.
What is Father to Son, Older to Younger Brother, Husband to Wife, Elder to Junior, and Ruler to Subject?
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This historical figure was born in a time of political unrest and believed peace could be found through civil and community service.

Who is Confucius?

400

This term, for Jains, refers to the state of "complete knowledge" or omniscience that liberates one from the consequences of karma.

What is kevala?

400
In Jainism, these are the three primary ways to avoid accumulating bad karma.
What is Ahimsa (nonviolence), Aparigraha (nonattachment), and Anekantwad (nonabsolutism)?
500
Sunni Muslims believe that this person was the appropriate successor and first caliph after Muhammad.
Who is Abu Bakr?
500
This term refers to a kind of lifestyle focused on ridding oneself of all physical and mental distractions that keep one from fully experiencing God.
What is asceticism?
500
During the reign of this group of rulers, known as the "Golden Age of India", significant changes developed in Hindu worship rituals.
Who are The Guptas?
500
This term, in English, literally means "actionless action".
What is wu wei?
500
These four confessions, often called the Four Noble Truths, summarize the core beliefs of Buddhism.
What is the Truth of Suffering, The Origin of Suffering, The Cessation of Suffering, and the Path to Nirvana?
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