Buddhism
Who is Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)?
The founder of the religion
This sacred Hindu text includes teachings about duty, devotion, and right action.
Bhagavad Gita
This Jewish holiday celebrates the defeat of Haman and the survival of the Jewish people.
Purim
This season begins the Christian liturgical year and prepares believers for Christmas.
Advent
This is the declaration of faith and one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Shahada
This ultimate spiritual goal means freedom from suffering and rebirth.
Nirvana
This system organizes society based on birth, occupation, and social roles.
Caste System
These laws guide Jewish followers on what foods they can eat and how food is prepared.
Kosher
This season focuses on fasting, prayer, and reflection on Jesus’ suffering.
This holy month requires fasting from dawn to sunset.
Ramadan
Buddhism developed from this older religion and shares ideas like karma and rebirth.
Hinduism
This major festival of light celebrates good over evil and is widely celebrated in India.
Diwali
This sacred day involves fasting, prayer, and repentance.
Yom Kippur
This season celebrates Jesus rising from the dead.
Easter
This pillar of Islam focuses on giving to those in need.
Zakat
Rather than focusing on gods, Buddhism emphasizes this path to end suffering.
Eightfold Path
This belief explains how actions in one life affect future lives.
Karma
This historical event involved the genocide of Jewish people during World War II and deeply shaped Jewish identity.
The Holocaust
These early followers of Jesus helped spread Christianity after his death.
The 12 Apostles
This pilgrimage to Mecca is required at least once in a Muslim’s lifetime if possible.
Hajj
Buddhism teaches the Four Noble Truths. What are they, and how do they lead to the Eightfold Path?
The Four Noble Truths explain that life involves suffering, suffering has causes, suffering can end, and the Eightfold Path is the way to end it.
Explain how dharma and karma work together to influence a person’s life and future rebirths.
Dharma (duty/righteous living) guides behavior; following dharma creates good karma, which affects future lives and rebirths.
How did the destruction of the Second Temple influence Jewish religious practices and community life?
It shifted focus from temple sacrifice to synagogue worship, prayer, study of Torah, and community-based religious life.
How did early Christian missionaries adapt their teachings to spread Christianity across different cultures?
They translated scriptures, incorporated local customs, and emphasized universal themes like love, forgiveness, and salvation.
Explain the spiritual and social importance of Zakat beyond just being a donation.
Zakat purifies wealth, helps the poor, reduces inequality, and strengthens community bonds.