Christianity
Christianity Part 2
Judaism
Judaism Part 2
Islam
Islam Part 2
Buddhism
Buddhism Part 2
Hinduism
Hinduism Part 2
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When did Christianity begin?
1st Century AD
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When do Christians worship?
Every Sunday
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is Judaism monotheistic or polytheistic
Monotheistic
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Amount of god(s)/deities worshiped in Judaism
one
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Is Islam monotheistic or polytheistic
Monothiestic
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Name of the founder of the Islamic follower
Muhammad the prohpet
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What is the main practice in Buddhism
Meditation
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This continent has the most Buddhists
Asia
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Where did Hinduism originate?
The Indus River Valley
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Is Hinduism polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
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What is marriage?
A commitment between man and woman
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How many gods do Christians believe in?
One god
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Jewish holy land is named Jerusalem
(True or false)
True
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The Torah is also known as what in the Christian bible
The Old Testament
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What are the followers of Islam called
Muslims
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True or False
Worship in Islam revolves around 5 pillars
True, it do
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(true of false)
Buddhism is the belief that Buddha is the only God
false, there are no gods in Buddhism
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The ultimate goal of Buddhism; The end of Samsara
Nirvana
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How many followers does Hinduism have?
900 Million Followers
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When did Hinduism Originate?
2300 B.C.-1500B.C.
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Where is the place of worship?
The Church
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Who are the first 5 books in the Bible written by?
Moses
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Jewish people believe in resurrection
(True or False)
True
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Anyone born to a Jewish mother is Jewish regardless of religious belief
(true or false)
true
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What is the name of the god that Muslims worship?
Allah
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Islam's sacred book
The Qur'an
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Where was Buddhism founded?
India
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the process of showing respect to the Buddhas by worship or offering gifts to temples, monks, or Buddha
Veneration
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Diwali is the festival of_______?
The festival of lights.
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The holy books of Hinduism.
The Vedas
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Going to Mass on Saturday before 6 PM does not count as going to Mass on Sunday
True or False
False
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What is Baptism?
A symbolic way to join the church
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The holy scripture in Judaism
Torah
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What are people who practice Judaism called
Jewish
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Where did Islam originate?
(not country)
The Arabian Peninsula
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The Qur'an is about
Several aspects of human purpose and human existence and describes ethics, legislation, and social organization
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A person who has achieved enlightenment, the "enlightened one"
Buddha
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(True of false)
Monks have achieved enlightenment
false, monks only indicate a higher level on the path to enlightenment
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What is Puja?
Puja is the ritual worship of a deity.
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What is Arthi also known as?
The greeting ceremony.
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How long does Advent last?
4 weeks
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There are various ways to worship God
True or False
True
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Main food that Jewish people cant eat
Pork
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Jewish people pray 5 times a day every day
(true or false)
False
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True or False
There are 42 countries around the world that have an Islamic majority
False, there are over 50 countries in the world with an Islamic majority
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What is the Testimony of Faith
The affirmation that there is no other thing worthy of worship other than God
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The first Buddha
Suddhartha Gautama
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people typically have these in their houses to pay respects to Buddha
Shrines
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Which god is also known as the "destroyer"?
Shiva
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Who is the god of creation?
Brahma
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Each parish is lead by who
A bishop
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What is the Trinity made of?
The Father, Son, and Holy Spirt
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The Torah is written mainly in what type of language
poetry
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Synagogue services are often lead by a
Rabbi
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When was Islam founded
A. 5th century
B. 4,000 years ago
C. 7th Century
At the start of the 7th century
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What is Salah
Pillar of worship that requires Muslim people to pray at least five times a day
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Buddha achieved enlightenment while meditating under a...
Tree
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What is the collection of Buddhist scriptures compiled by the Fourth Council in Sri Lanka around 25 B.C.E.
Triptaka/Pali Canon
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What is swastika the symbol of?
Prosperity and Good Fortune
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What is Holi?
The festival of the upcoming of spring.
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What were the names of the stories Jesus told?
Parables
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What is Lent?
The 40 day period when Jesus fasted and prayed
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What is a Rabbi
Someone who is qualified to act as a spiritual leader/teacher to a Jewish community
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Sabbath is a tradition practiced in Judaism of festive meals and refraining from labor on Mondays
(true or false)
false
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Season of fasting for Muslims
Ramadan
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What is Zakah
Required charity from Muslims (Pillar of worship)
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The three Pitakas (baskets) of the Triptaka
Vinaya Pitaka, Sutta Pitaka, Abhidhamma pitaka
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The Triptaka was written in this language
Pali
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Who are the trinity of gods that protect the universe?
Shiva, Brahma, and Vishnu
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What is the Padma the symbol of?
The Lotus
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What books does the bible consist of?
Old and New Testament
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Christianity is not prosecuted in many countries
True or False
False
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What is celebrated during Hanukkah
The rededication of the second temple
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New years is known as
Rosh Hashanah
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What is the Hajj
Pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim has to journey to at least once in their life.
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True of False
The Qur'an consists of 114 suras
True
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The most important Buddhist holiday that celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha on the full moon day of March.
Vesak
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Buddhists often perform this practice to escape from life's dangers such as greed, anger, and delusion. This involves visiting important places in the Buddha's life.
Refuge
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What is the sacred animal for Hindus?
The Cow
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How many Vedas are there?
Four
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Where did Christianity originate?
Judea
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A Christian is killed for their faith every 6 minutes, somewhere in the world
True or False
True
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where are most Jewish people located
Israel
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Where did God give the Ten Commandments to Moses
Mount Sinai
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What is the Eid Al-Fitr
Celebration after Ramadan that includes several celebratory meals
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Name one book mentioned in the Torah
Tamra
Torah
Zabur
Injil
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Around 200 CE, This stream of Buddhism emerged in India and translates to "The Great Vehicle". Also known as the first type of Buddhism in the United States.
Mahayana
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buddhist monks
bhiksu
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What is the Hindu belief that your actions will come back and haunt you.
Kharma
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What is the very sacred Hindu river in India
The Ganges River.
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Christian beliefs date back thousands of years before Christ
True or False
True
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How many Christians are there in the world?
Between 2.2 and 2.5 billion
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Jewish coming of age ritual
Bar/Bat mitzvah
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Why is circumcision practiced in Judaism
to signify the covenant between God and the Jewish people
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What is the Day of Judgement
Day where all human beings will be assessed to determine whether they will go to heaven or hell.
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True or False
Islam is the third largest religion
False, Islam is the second largest religion
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This strand of Buddhism is most prominent in Tibet and is an esoteric form of Mahayana Buddhism with an accelerated path to enlightenment.
Vajrayana
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the four foundational propositions of Buddhist doctrine enunciated by the Buddha in his first sermon.
The four noble truths
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In Hinduism one most obey his or her?
Dharma
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What is the ultimate goal of ending samsara and entering in Brahman?
Moksha
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What are all Christians born with?
Original Sin
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The New Testament was written by four men who knew Jesus. Who are they?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
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What place do Jewish people face towards during prayer
Temple mount
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What do Jewish people do during Yom Kippur
ask God for forgiveness of their sins
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What is the belief of Predestination
The belief that Allah has knowledge of everything that will happen, but without interfering with human free will
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Pork and alcohol are forbidden by what in the Islamic religion
The Haram
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The leader of Tibetan Buddhism
Dalai Lama
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The final Noble Truth and the path from Samsara to Nirvana
Eightfold Path
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In Hinduism there is a holy within us that is reincarnated. What is this holy?
Atman
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What is Hinduism's holiest city?
Varanasi
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This man is seen as the greatest prophet in the Hebrew and Holy Bible. He helped lead the Israelites to freedom in Mount Sinai, where he is given the Law from God himself.
Moses
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Why do Christians believe that Jesus is the messiah?
He rose from the dead after he was crucified
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What are the 3 kinds of Judaism
Reform, conservative and orthodox
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Why is Temple Mount important to Judaism
Is the site of two ancient Jewish temples that where both destroyed
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What is the most sacred site in the world for all Muslims
The Kabba
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Which country has the largest Muslim population
Indonesia
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Mauryan king that promoted Buddhism and a major factor to the spread of Buddhism
Ashoka
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The laity improve their soteriological condition by giving the monks...
material gifts that serve as sacrificial offerings
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What are the names of the four Vedas?
Rig Veda, Yajur Veda, Sama Veda, and the Atharva Veda
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What is Prasad?
Prasad is the offerings and eating of holy food.
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Name the first Roman Christian emperor
Constantine
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What are the 7 sacraments?
Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the sick, Marriage, and Holy orders
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Holiest site in Judaism
Temple Mount
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What is the most important teaching of Judaism
There is only one god
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Place of worship (local)
Mosque
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The two major distinct forms of Islam
Shia and Sunni
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oldest form of Buddhism
Theravada
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The Three Jewels/The Three Refuges that explain and describe the underlying universal law so that individuals may live in harmony with it
Buddha, Dharma, Samgha
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What is the famous dynasty spread Hinduism and built many temples.
The Gupta Dynasty.
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True or False
Dussehra is the festival where people bathe in the Ganges River.
False
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How many saints are there?
More than 10,000
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What type of education did Jesus receive?
Jewish
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when did Judaism begin
1812 BC/Bronze age
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Estimated Jewish population in the world
(hint- question points times 104)
14,000,000
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True or False
Muhammad the Prophet had a religious awakening after meeting Allah in a cave
False, Muhammad met the angel Gabriel not Allah
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What does Jihad mean
Jihad means to struggle or to strive
often translated wrong in media as "holy war"
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How many Buddhas are there?
28
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Where was Siddhartha Gautama born?
Lumbini Grove
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What is the name of a Hindu temple?
A Mandir
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What are the four types of yoga in Hinduism?
Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga, and Gyana Yoga
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How many Christian based churches are there?
Over 33,000
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When was Jesus born?
4 BC
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The three sections of the Jewish bible
The Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim
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Who erected the Western Wall
Herod the Great
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What is the Eid Al-Adha
Event that lasts four days during the Hajj
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What does Islam mean
Islam means surrender or submission
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How long ago did Buddhism start
2500 Years ago
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Where was Siddhartha Gautama's first sermon?
Sarnarth
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What is the biggest Hindu temple in the world?
Ankgor Wat
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How old is the Mahabharata?
5150 years old