Holidays
Symbols
Beliefs
Rituals and Practices
Taboos
100
What Christian holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus?
Easter
100
What is the small, six-pointed star symbol called?
Star of David
100
What is the Christian belief about Jesus' birth, emphasizing his divine origin?
Virgin birth
100
What is the Christian practice of confessing sins to a priest to receive forgiveness?
Confession
100
What type of meat is forbidden in Islam?
Pork
200
What is the Jewish New Year called?
Rosh Hashanah
200
Which bird is a symbol of peace and the Holy Spirit in Christianity?
Dove
200
What is the Jewish belief in one God called?
Monotheism
200
What is the daily prayer ritual in Islam that is performed five times a day?
Salat
200
In Hinduism, what is generally avoided during religious ceremonies and in temples as it is considered disrespectful?
Shoes or footwear
300
What is the holy month of fasting for Muslims?
Ramadan
300
What symbol, often found atop mosques and in Islamic art, represents the universe's divine order?
Crescent moon and star
300
What is the Hindu belief that one's actions determine one's future, in this life or the next?
Karma
300
What is the Jewish ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover?
Seder
300
What personal habit is considered haram in Islam due to its harmful health effects and intoxicating properties?
Smoking or consuming alcohol
400
What spring festival is known as the festival of colors? (Hinduism)
Holi
400
What floral symbol is commonly used in Hindu worship?
Lotus
400
In Islam, what term describes the community of believers who follow Muhammad?
Ummah
400
What is the Hindu ritual of offering food to deities?
Prasada
400
What is the term for speech that involves spreading rumours or speaking badly about another person, which is strongly discouraged in Judaism?
Lashon hara (evil tongue)
500
What day marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and repentance leading up to Easter?
Ash Wednesday
500
What is the name of the circular or floral pattern representing the universe in Hindu and Buddhist symbolism?
Mandala
500
What Jewish belief involves the coming of a future leader who will bring peace and unity?
The Messiah
500
What is the practice of drawing symbolic designs on the floor using coloured rice, sand, or flower petals?
Rangoli
500
Which act is considered a sin in many Christian doctrines, referring to dishonest gain or material accumulation?
Greed or avarice