General Religion
General Religion 2
Islam
Islam 2
Buddhism
100
Give some examples of sacred texts
Quran
Bible
Torah
Tripitaka
100
Where was Mesopotamia located?
Situated between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. The area above Saudi Arabia, modern day Iraq.
100
List the 5 Pillars of Islam
1. Faith
2. Prayer
3. Charity
4. Fasting
5. Hajj
100
What is "Hijab", and is it required to wear?
Hijab is the headscarf that many Muslim women wear as part of their religious and cultural practice.
It is usually not required, and many Muslim women take pride in wearing some form of Hijab.
- Afghanistan: Under the Taliban's rule, women are mandated to wear burqas, which cover the entire body, leaving only the eyes exposed.
100
What is a Stupa?
A Buddhist monument that looks like a dome or a big mound. It is built to honor important Buddhist teachers or hold sacred objects, like the ashes or relics of the Buddha. People visit stupas to meditate, pray, and walk around them in a circle as a way to show respect.
200
Give some examples of places of worship.
Church,
Mosque
Temple
Shrine Room
200
Who was Abraham and what are the "Abrahamic religions"?
Abraham was a prophet from Mesopotamia, and it is believed that his decedents founded Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. He lived about 4,000 years ago.
200
What is this?
The Oud. It is a very popular Arabic instrument that pre-dates the guitar.
200
Who Built the Kaaba?
Abraham
200
Name 3 of the steps of the Eightfold Path
1. Right Understanding
2. Right Thought
3. Right Speech
4. Right Action
5. Right Livelihood
6. Right Effort
7. Right Mindfulness
8. Right Concentration
300
Describe religion in your own words :)
A set of beliefs, practices, and values that help people connect to something bigger than themselves like God, spirit, or idea of what’s sacred.
300
Why do we study religion in school?
To exploring what these religions teach and how they shape the world and the people who follow them.
300
What is the Arabic word for "God"
Allah
300
What is the sacred text of Islam?
The Quran
300
Who became the Buddha?
Siddhartha Gautama
400
What are sacred texts
Special books or writings that are very important to a religion
400
Can you give any examples of famous religious art?
Mandalas, Sagrada Familia in Spain, Stain Glass windows, Golden thread patterns on the Kiswah.
400
Where did Islam Begin?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia
400
What is the tradition of circling the Kaaba called?
Tawaf
400
What does an "Ascetic" lifestyle mean?
giving up comfort, luxury, and sometimes even basic needs like food or sleep to focus on their spiritual beliefs.
500
Name 3 values that most religions share
Charity, faith, community, compassion, peace, love, non-harm, discipline etc...
500
What is a Prophet?
A prophet is a person who is chosen by God to deliver His messages to people
Examples: Jesus Christ, Muhammad, Moses, Abraham
500
Who was the prophet who started Islam?
Muhhamad
500
Where is the Kaaba located?
Inside the Masjid Al-Haram (Biggest Mosque in the world) in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
500
The first Noble Truth is "Life is suffering", but the second Noble Truth sates that suffering comes from_____________?
Attachment