Founders & Figures
What was the title for the founder of Buddhism after he became the founder?
Buddha
What is the Hindu and Buddhist belief of cycles of rebirth based on karma and dharma in past live?
*Double points for the Sanskrit name
Reincarnation (Samsara)
What are the two main parts of the Holy(Christian) Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
Which is the "World's Oldest Living Religion"?
Hinduism
What is the name of the symbol that represents the beginning of most Hindu chants?
"Om" symbol
Who is the founder of Christianity?
*Hint: The person who the religion is based on
Jesus Christ
What is the system of social hierarchy in Hinduism that is determined by your karma in your past life?
Caste System
What is the name for a Buddhist house of worship?
Temple
Around what year BCE(estimated) was Judaism founded?
2000 - 1800 BCE
What is the most widely practiced religion today?
Christianity
Who was an important prophet in Judaism?
*Hint: The book of Exodus
Moses
How often do Jews pray?
3 times a day
Which religion does the Star of David represent?
Which modern day country did Christianity and Judaism originate?
Palestine
Name at least one of the 3 major gods in Hinduism.
*Name one god: 300 pts, Name 2 gods: 400 pts, Name all 3 gods: 500 pts
Brahma, Vishnu, and/or Shiva
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
No one/Unknown
What is one of the Jewish holidays?
*Extra 100 pts for each additional holiday named
Hannukah, Yom Kippur, and Rosh Hashanah
Name one of the Holy Texts of Hinduism.
The Vedas or the Bhagavad Gita
What is the name for the branch in Judaism that follows the original texts and beliefs of the religion as closely as possible?
Orthodox
What was the method of execution that was used on Jesus?
*Double points for correct spelling!
Crucifixion
What was the full name for the founder of Buddhism before he became the founder?
Siddartha Gautama
Nirvana
List each of the 4 gospels.
*Order is not important
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
Which branch in Buddhism believes that the Buddha was a god himself, and should be worshipped?
Mahayana
What is the name of the Christian concept of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit as one being?
The Trinity or Triumvirate