Hinduism
Where did Hinduism begin?
India
Who was founder of Buddhism?
What language is the Koran written in?
Arabic
Strict social grouping that Hindus support?
caste system
This prophet made initial covenant with God
Abraham
What is the spirit that all Hindus want to become one with?
Brahman
This is the basis of Buddhism and explains why there is suffering in the world
The 4 Noble Truths
Who is considered the 1st convert to Islam? (specifically)
Khadija
Considered the most sacred mosque, it is located in Mecca?
Kaaba
The Jewish New Year is celebrated on what holiday?
Rosh Hashanah
Sacred text that contains Hymns and Prayers?
Vedas
What do Buddhists believe about reincarnation?
possible but not a necessity
What is the Islam body of law called?
Sharia
the British
7 day mourning period in Jewish faith for an immediate family member
shiva
Religious morals and duties Hindus must follow
dharma
What is the guideline for Buddhist to follow to reach enlightenment?
8 Fold Path
These types of Muslims believe that any good Muslim from the community could be the successor to Mohammad?
Sunnis
Hindu God known as the preserver
Vishnu
additional text in Judaism containing laws and customs
Talmud
Practice in which Hindu widows would jump on husband's funeral fire?
suttee
What is the sacred text of Buddhism?
Tripitaka
These types of Muslims believed a blood relative was only acceptable successor to Mohammad?
Shiites
Voyage Mohammad made from Mecca to Medina
hijra
What does the word Yom Kippur mean?
"day of atonement"