Sacred Texts
The primary scripture of Christianity.
What is the Bible?
Fact: The Bible is the world's best-selling book, with over 5 billion copies printed.
This Jewish festival is known as the "Festival of Lights."
What is Hanukkah?
Fact: Hanukkah lasts for 8 nights, commemorating the miracle of oil that lasted in the temple for eight days instead of one.
The name for a Christian house of worship.
What is a church?
Fact: Churches vary in design, from grand cathedrals like Notre Dame to small, simple chapels.
This symbol represents Christianity.
What is the cross?
Fact: The cross symbolizes Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection.
The central figure of Christianity.
Who is Jesus Christ?
Fact: Jesus’ teachings form the foundation of Christianity, and he is recognized as a prophet in Islam.
The holy book of Islam.
What is the Quran?
Fact: Muslims believe the Quran is the word of God as revealed to Prophet Muhammad over 23 years.
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during this month.
What is Ramadan?
Fact: Fasting during Ramadan is one of the Five Pillars of Islam, emphasizing self-discipline and spiritual reflection.
The Islamic place of worship.
What is a mosque?
Fact: Mosques have a minaret, from which the call to prayer (Adhan) is traditionally announced.
The crescent moon and star are associated with this religion.
What is Islam?
Fact: Though commonly associated with Islam, the crescent and star predate the religion and were later adopted by Muslim empires.
The last prophet in Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
Fact: Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca in 570 CE and is considered the "Seal of the Prophets" in Islam.
The Jewish Torah consists of how many books?
What is five?
Fact: The Torah contains Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, which are also in the Old Testament.
This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
Fact: Easter is often associated with eggs, symbolizing new life, a tradition borrowed from ancient spring festivals.
The Jewish place of worship.
What is a synagogue?
Fact: The Torah scrolls in a synagogue are handwritten on parchment by a trained scribe and can take up to a year to complete.
The Star of David is associated with this faith.
What is Judaism?
Fact: The Star of David became a symbol of Jewish identity in the 17th century and appears on the Israeli flag.
This prince-turned-monk founded Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)?
Fact: Born a prince, Buddha left his palace to seek enlightenment and taught the Four Noble Truths.
This ancient Hindu text contains hymns and prayers.
What is the Vedas?
Fact: The Vedas, written in Sanskrit, are over 3,000 years old and form the foundation of Hindu philosophy.
The Hindu festival of colors, celebrated with vibrant powders.
What is Holi?
Fact: Holi marks the victory of good over evil and the arrival of spring, with people throwing colored powders and water at each other.
The name for Hindu places of worship.
What is a temple?
Hindu temples are often dedicated to specific deities and feature elaborate carvings and shrines.
The "Om" symbol is sacred in this religion.
What is Hinduism?
Fact: "Om" is considered the universal sound of creation and is often chanted in meditation and prayers.
The founder of Sikhism.
Who is Guru Nanak?
Fact: Guru Nanak emphasized equality, monotheism, and service, and his teachings are recorded in the Guru Granth Sahib.
This Buddhist collection contains the teachings of Buddha.
What is the Tripitaka?
Fact: The Tripitaka, meaning "Three Baskets," includes the Buddha’s discourses, monastic rules, and philosophical analysis.
The Sikh festival that commemorates the founding of the Khalsa.
What is Vaisakhi?
Fact: Vaisakhi, celebrated on April 13 or 14, is when Guru Gobind Singh established the Khalsa, a community of baptized Sikhs.
This Sikh place of worship is called the "Golden Temple."
What is Harmandir Sahib?
Fact: The Golden Temple in Amritsar serves free meals daily to thousands, embodying Sikh values of equality and service.
The eight-spoked wheel represents this religion.
What is Buddhism?
Fact: The Dharma Wheel (Dharmachakra) represents the Eightfold Path, guiding Buddhists toward enlightenment.
The Hebrew patriarch known as the father of Judaism.
Who is Abraham?
Fact: Abraham is a central figure in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, often referred to as the "father of faith."