Hinduism
It's the most sacred river in India
What is the Ganges
Sometimes referred to "enlightenment" this state of being is the goal of practicing Buddhists. It's also a 90s grunge band from Seattle.
Nirvana
According to the 10 commandments, you should keep this day holy.
The Sabbath
This term loosely translates to "the way"
Tao
The many gods in the Greek pantheon are an example of this kind of religion
Polytheism
This concept of virtuous or ethical behavior can be translated as "righteousness"
Dharma
Arising out of Hindu practice, this result from an individual's actions can be good or bad
Karma
Referred to as one of the "patriarchs" Jews, Christians, and Muslims can all trace descent from him
Abraham
This teacher's lessons on morality and correct behavior were compiled into "the Analects"
Meaning "one god," this form of religion was first espoused by Abraham
Monotheism
It's the cycle of life, death, and rebirth
Samsara
It might look like sleeping, but the goal of this practice is to become fully conscious and aware
Meditation
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish celebration of what?
Formulated during the Qin Dynasty, this school of thought teaches that humans are essentially corrupt and need laws to restrain them
This type of religion is characterized by the attribution of a soul to plants, animals, and objects
Animism
This priestly caste is strictly vegetarian
Brahmins
Buddhism arose in this country
India
Part of the Hebrew bible, this scroll comprises the first five books of the Hebrew bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy)
The Torah
He's the (possibly mythical) founder of Taoism
Laozi
Abrahamic Religions
From the Sanskrit meaning "freedom," this term refers to escaping the circle of reincarnation
Moksha
The Buddha's name before he became known as the Buddha
Siddhartha Gautama
Stemming from the root "to study" and "to learn," it's the name used to describe non-legal commentaries on the Torah and Talmud
Midrash
In the title "Tao __ Ching" or "Dao __ Jing" (both are correct), this missing work translates to "virtue"
De
Meno, by this author, describes a dialog between Socrates and Meno about virtue