Abrahamic Religions
According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion?
Jesus rose from the dead.
Who is attributed to writing the Torah?
Moses
What is the name given to the ultimate reality or supreme existence?
Brahman
What is the holy book of Islam?
Qu'ran
What are Buddhists in search of?
Nirvana
Name the four Gospels in order from the Christian Bible.
Matthew, Mark, Luke and John
Name the three branches of Judaism.
Orthodox, Conservative and Reform
Why is there a caste system?
The result of past lives
What are the fundamental beliefs of Islam?
The Five Pillars
According to Buddha's teachings, why do people suffer?
Because they desire worldly things and self-satisfaction.
In the Abrahamic traditions, who is attributed as being a revered figure with significant impact on adherents?
Abraham (Abram or Avram)
What is the significance of Passover in the Jewish faith?
A commemoration of the liberation of the Jews from Egypt, and the passing over of the forces of destruction.
Which of these two texts are the heard texts, and which is the remembered texts?
(Sruti and Smriti)
Sruti is heard - Books of Knowledge
Smriti - remembered texts
Successors to the prophet Muhammad were given what title?
Caliph
What is the name of the Noble Truth which ends Dukkha?
The 8-Fold Path
What are the names of the holy books from each of the Abrahamic religion?
The Qu'ran, Tanakh and The Bible.
Why do practicing Jews set aside a holy day each week and what is it called?
Sabbath, which is set aside for prayer and rest.
What are the names of the Gods followed by the 3 traditions?
Vishnu, Shiva and Kali
How often and where do practicing Muslims pilgrimage to?
Mecca and at least once a lifetime.
What are the three sections included in the Pali Cannon?
Words of Buddha, teaching of Buddha's disciples and some of Buddha's sermons.
Which city holds significance to the Abrahamic traditions and why?
Jerusalem - spiritual and ancestral home to Jewish people, place of significance for Jesus and his healing, and the initial direction in which Muslims would face for prayer.
Jews use the Talmus for guidance on what?
Prayer, marriage and ethics
In order to end the cycle of rebirth, one must reach what?
Moksa
What caused the division between the Sunni and Shi'ite Muslims?
Who should succeed Muhammad after his death.
Why are Buddhists texts considered sacred?
Guide transcendent behaviour, direct an adherent to Nirvana, and include words of Buddha.