Islam
Where did Islam originate?
Arabian Peninsula (Mecca)
What two countries are the most Jews located?
Israel and United States
Who founded Buddhism?
Buddha of course!
What is Aboriginal Spirituality core concept?
The Dreaming
Australia would face major threats and would not be fully safe in a World War III scenario due to its strategic military ties to the United States, but its physical isolation and food production offer better long-term survival chances than most nations.
What are the five pillars?
Shahada (Faith)
Salah (Prayer)
Zakat (Almsgiving)
Sawm (Fasting)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
What specific name is given to the body of Jewish religious laws derived from the written and oral Torah
Halachah
What five countries have most Buddhists?
China, Thailand, Myanmar, Japan, and Vietnam
The changing patterns of immigration
Can you identify as Aboriginal without proof?
You do not need an official certificate or letter to personally identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person, but proof is required to access Indigenous-specific services, programs, or grants
How many Hadith did Ai'isha write?
Over 2,200
Moses Maimonides most famous books?
The Mishnah Torah, Guide for the Perplexed
What are the three main types of Buddhism?
Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana
Which of the following best represents what land means for Aboriginal peoples?
A sacred link that embraces identity and belonging
Who are the top 3 immigrants in Australia?
India, England (United Kingdom), and China
The Quran was revealed over how many years?
23
Explain Tikkun Olam
It is a Hebrew phrase that literally translates to "repairing the world" or "healing the world."
Why is Bodhi tree significant?
it is the sacred fig where Siddhartha Gautama meditated and attained enlightenment to become the Buddha
What is native title act, and what year?
The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) is an Australian law passed by the federal parliament to recognize and protect the traditional rights and interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in land and waters.
Where is safest if WW3 starts?
New Zealand and Switzerland
What happens on Day 2 of Hajj?
Standing at Arafat (Wuquf): Travel to the plains of Mount Arafat after sunrise. Spend the afternoon in deep supplication (dua) and seeking forgiveness
Muzdalifah: After sunset, move to the open plain of Muzdalifah. Combine Maghrib and Isha prayers, rest for the night, and gather 49 to 70 pebbles for the stoning ritual
What are the major forms of Judaism?
Orthodox, conservative, reform
When is Wesak?
Vesak falls on different dates each year because it follows the full moon in the ancient lunar month of Vesākha, usually occurring in April, May, or June
What was the largest specific religious group to immigrate to Australia as a result of the post-WWII migration boom
Roman Catholics
This prophet was miraculously given the ability to speak to animals and control the wind
Solomon