The holy books of Hinduism
What are the Vedas?
Indian Prince who founded Buddhism
Who is Siddhartha Guatuma
According to the bible, the two kings who united Hebrews in the land of Israel
Who are David and Solomon?
The two holy books of Christianity are
What are the Old Testament of the bible and the New Testament
Prophet that founded Islam
Who is Muhammad?
These ancient civilizations were polytheistic (belief in many gods) name 4
What is...?
Greek
Roman
Mesopotamia
Egyptian
Indian
Mayan
Incan
Aztec
Belief that people are in a continual cycle of birth, death, and rebirth
These are the important principles associated with Buddhism
What are the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path?
This is the Holy book(s) of Judaism
What is the Torah?
Who is Jesus of Nazareth?
This is the Holy book(s) of Islam
This was the official religion of the Persian Empire
What is Zoroastrianism?
This is the country where most Hindus live; 80% of the population practices Hinduism
What is India?
The teachings of Buddhism go against this strict social class system created, and still used in, India
What is the Caste System?
The two main founders of Judaism
Who is Abraham and Moses?
How did Christianity spread to become the largest religion in the world?
Emperor Constantine finally made Christianity legal in the Roman Empire
The main tenants of the Islamic faith; the rules for Muslims to live by
What are the Five Pillars?
Name one ancient civilization/Kingdom that was monotheistic (belief in one god)
What is...?
Israelites/Jews
Roman
Byzantine
Islamic
Persia
Good deeds done during a person's life
What is Karma?
Buddhists use this term to define the escape from the cycle of birth and death
Offer 3 names for people who practice Judaism
What are Hebrews, Jews, Israelites?
This is a celebration of the resurrection
Who is Easter?
The month-long holiday that all Muslims must fast during
What is Ramadan?
This is the state religion in Japan; coexists with Buddhism
What is Shintoism?
The eternal being who created the universe
Who is Brahman?
Buddhism is mostly practiced in these countries... (give 3)
Japan
China
India
Korea
The pact made by god and Abraham is called what?
What is a covenant?
People who die for their faith are called this
What are martyrs?
These are the Five Pillars (Name 3)
What is...?
Pray 5 times a day towards Mecca
Fast during Ramadan
Giving Alms
Pilgrimage to Mecca at least once
Profession of faith
Early hunter-gatherers, African cultures, and other early people around the world shared a belief that animals, plants and other inanimate objects have a spirit or soul
What is Animism?