Judaism
What religious text contains the foundational laws and teachings of Judaism?
the Torah
What part of the Bible contains the teachings and life of Jesus?
the New Testament
What is the Islamic house of worship called?
Mosque or Masjid
What is the endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth called in both Hinduism and Buddhism?
samsara
What is the Dao, according to Daoism?
the natural force or “Way” that flows through all things?
What is the weekly day of rest and worship in Judaism called?
the Sabbath (Shabbat)
What holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus
Easter
What is the name of the Islamic holy month of fasting?
Ramadan
What is the term for a Hindu’s personal duty or role in life?
dharma
What does Confucianism say is the foundation of a good society?
strong family relationships and social roles
What branch of Judaism maintains the strictest observance of traditional laws?
Orthodox Judaism
What is the Christian doctrine of the Trinity?
the belief in one God in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What language is the Qur’an traditionally written and recited in?
Arabic
What did the Buddha reject about the Hindu caste system?
that spiritual progress is available to anyone, not just high castes
What is the title of the Daoist classic attributed to Laozi?
the Daodejing
What Jewish ritual celebrates a boy’s coming of age at 13?
Bar Mitzvah
Why did early Christians hesitate to write about Jesus right after his death?
they expected his immediate return and many were illiterate
According to Islamic belief, how was the Qur’an revealed to Muhammad?
the angel Gabriel brought Muhammad revelations from God, which he recited and were later compiled into the Qur’an?
What does the term “asceticism” mean in relation to the Buddha’s early practices?
What is extreme self-denial or avoidance of physical pleasure?
What was the Confucian ideal man
a moral, disciplined person who leads by example?
How did the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE impact the development of Judaism?
it shifted Judaism from temple-based rituals led by priests to rabbi-led study and worship in synagogues, emphasizing scripture, prayer, and ethical living, while also leading to the diaspora and loss of a jewish state of power for almost 2000 years
Name one key difference between Catholic and Protestant teachings after the Reformation.
Protestants rejected papal authority or emphasized scripture over tradition
Explain how Islamic beliefs about their holy scripture differ from those in Christianity or Judaism.
Muslims believe the Qur’an is the literal word of God, unaltered and final
How does the Bhagavad Gita teach about duty and detachment?
it tells followers to fulfill their duties without attachment to results
What does the quote “To put the world in order, we must first put the nation in order…” suggest about Confucian priorities?
Confucianism emphasizes that social harmony begins with self-discipline and proper family relationships, which then extend upward to the nation and world