Buddhism
According to Buddha, how can humans avoid suffering?
Changing our perceptions of ourselves in our world
How many followers of Islam are there in the world?
1.5 billion
How old is Judaism?
3,000 years old
How many people identify as Christian around the world?
2.2 Billion
Sacred texts of Hinduism
Vedas
What does it mean that Buddhism is transnational?
It is found in every country
What are the two major types of Islam?
Shia & Sunni
Why is Judaism considered a major religion?
Its impact on the rest of civilization
What are the 3 major schools of thought in Christianity?
Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant
How many followers of Hinduism are there?
1 billion +
What plan do Buddhists follow?
8 Fold Path
What is the holy text of Islam?
Qu'ran
What are the 4 major schools of thought for Judaism?
His teachings and life examples form the basis of Christianity
Jesus Christ
Diwali
Festival of lights
How many schools of Buddhism are there?
3
Who is the most important prophet in Islam?
Mohammed
What are the first five books of the Tanakh called?
Torah
Love god with all your heart and love your neighbor as yourself.
Law of the prophets
God associated with divine playfulness; a form of Vishnu
Krishna
What do Buddhist hope to reach?
What does Jihad actually represent?
internal struggle; the battle raging in our own heart
What is the coming of age ceremony called for young boys and young girls in Judaism?
bar / bat mitzvah
to achieve salvation, eternal life with God in heaven after we die
goal of living the Christian life
Where did Hinduism begin?
Indus River Valley