Beliefs and Concepts
This term describes a belief in many Gods
What is polytheism?
He is regarded as the final prophet in Islam
Who is Muhammad?
The sacred text of Judaism
What is the Torah?
Both Hinduism and Buddhism began in this present-day country
What is India?
These three religions all trace their roots back to the patriarch Abraham.
What are Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
The belief in one supreme deity is known by this term
What is monotheism?
This teacher from India reached enlightenment and became known as "The Buddha"
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The Islamic Holy Book
What is the Qur'an?
Followers of this Chinese philosophy strive to live in harmony with nature
What is Daoism?
The Five Pillars are an essential part of this religion
What is Islam?
This idea in Hinduism and Buddhism teaches that a person's actions influence their future lives
What is Karma?
The Chinese philosopher who emphasized respect, duty, and family order
Who is Confucius?
These scripture includes the the teachings of Confucius
What are the Analects?
The idea of filial piety is central to maintaining social harmony in this philosophy
What is Confucianism?
Christianity grew out of this older faith tradition
What is Judaism?
The belief that natural objects like mountains and rivers have spirits is called this
What is animism?
This fidure is central to Christianity and is believed to be both a prophet and the son of God
Who is Jesus?
The Hindu scriptures written in Sanskrit include hyms and rituals
What are the Vedas?
This religion teaches that escaping the cycle of samsara leads to moksha
What is Hinduism
Judaism and Christianity both use this text as a set of rules to live by
What are the 10 Commandments?
In Buddhism, freedom from suffering and the end of reincarnation is known as this state
What is Nirvana?
The founder of Sikhism, known for promoting equality and devotion to one God
Who is Guru Nanak?
This concept in Islam requires believers to give to those in need
What is Zakat?
This religion teaches followers to meditate and follow the Eightfold Path
What is Buddhism?
This region is home to the origin of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What is the Middle East?