Hinduism
What do Hindus believe happen when somebody dies?
They are reincarnated (reborn) into another person or creature
What is the nickname for the founder of Buddhism?
Buddha
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
What is the sacred text of Christianity called?
The Bible
What language of the word "Allah" and what is it's meaning?
Arabic; God
What religion(s) is/are descended from Hinduism?
Buddhism
How many gods do Buddhists worship and what is the word for this?
None; non-theistic
What is the sacred text of Judaism
Torah / Hebrew Bible
What are the basic beliefs of Christians?
One God
Jesus is the son of God
Jesus died on the cross and for the sins of all who believe in him and ask for forgiveness.
What is the sacred text in Islam?
Qu'ran
What is the religious text of Hinduism?
The Vedas
How do Buddhists believe your good or bad actions are measured on earth? (Bonus +300pts: how do the actions of the living impact them when they die?)
actions are manifested into Karma. If you have good karma, you will be reborn as a rich or powerful person, but if you have bad karma, then you will be reborn as a poor person or possibly an animal or insect.
What religion(s) is/are descended from Judaism?
Christianity & Islam
What percentage of the present-day world is Christian?
~28%
What is the Moral code of Islam called? (+300 points: name at least 3 of their main requirements)
The 5 Pillars of Islam:
- Shahada (profession of faith)
- Salah (ritual prayer)
- Zakat (almsgiving)
- Sawm (fasting during Ramadan)
- Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
What was the most significant thing India took from Hinduism when establishing its civilization?
The idea of the caste system, or the social hierarchy & class system
What is the moral Code of Buddhism?
the 8 fold path / 4 noble truths
What is a Jewish place of worship called?
Synagogue
What are the main 3 branches of Christianity?
Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant
In what direction do Muslims pray? Why?
Mecca, Saudi Arabia because it is the city in which Islam was born
What is Moksha?
The ultimate goal of Hindus. It is the understanding f all things and the release from reincarnation.
1000pts What present-day country has the highest population of Buddhists?
China with over 250 million followers
Why were the Jews enslaved and scattered about the Roman Empire?
Rebellions caused by high taxes & a lack of basic respect for Jewish culture and practices
What is Protestantism?
Protestantism is a major branch of Christianity that originated in the 16th-century Reformation, a movement to reform the Catholic Church. Key tenets include salvation by grace through faith alone.
Why do Muslims historically get sick less than other religions
They wash before they pray & they pray 5 times a day