Beliefs
In Hinduism, what is the Ganges River believed to be?
In Hinduism, the Ganges River is believed to be “a living goddess”.
In Judaism, what is the name associated with the Western Wall?
The name associated with the Western Wall is the “Wailing Wall”.
In Judaism, what was Abraham’s name before it was changed?
Abraham's name was ‘Abram’.
What is “Pesach”?
“Pesach” is “Passover”.
How many branches does a Menorah have?
A Menorah has 7 branches.
In Hinduism, what are the names of the gods and their jobs in the Hindu Trinity?
The names of the gods and their jobs in the Hindu Trinity are; Brahma (“The Creator”), Vishnu (“The Preserver”), and Shiva (“The Destroyer”).
In Hinduism, what is the name for a Hindu temple?
The name for a Hindu temple is a Mandir.
Who founded Buddhism?
The founder of Buddhism was Siddartha Gautama (“Buddha”).
In Indigenous Spirituality, what is the name of the ceremony in which the Indigenous People connect, show thanks to Creator, and let go of any negativity?
The name of the ceremony in which the Indigenous People connect, show thanks to Creator, and as wells as letting go of any negativity is a “Smudging Ceremony”.
In Indigenous Spirituality, what does the drum symbolize?
In Indigenous Spirituality, the drum symbolizes the “Circle of Life” due to its round shape. The beat of the drum also symbolizes a “heartbeat”.
In Judaism, what are the four main views?
The four main views are; Chosen People, Promised Land, Messiah, and World to come.
In Hinduism, what is the name of the city that is considered to be the “holiest”?
In Hinduism, the city that is considered to be the “holiest” is the city of Varanasi.
Hinduism was formed of two cultures being combined; which cultures were they?
The cultures that were combined to form Hinduism were; the Indus People and the Aryan People.
Which god and goddess is the festival of Diwali dedicated to?
The god and goddess that the festival of Diwali is dedicated to is Lakshmi and Vishnu.
In which two World Religions is the Lotus Flower significant, and what does it symbolize?
The two World Religions that the Lotus Flower is significant to is Hinduism and Buddhism; and it symbolizes the "Birth of the Universe".
In Indigenous Spirituality, what is Animism?
In Indigenous Spirituality, Animism is the belief that all things regardless if they are living or non-living have souls; and that when a loved one dies, their spirit lives on through objects.
What does the term “Inukshuk” mean?
The term “Inukshuk” in the Inuit language means “in the likeness of a human”.
Although it is not exactly known, how long were Indigenous People living in North America?
Although it is not exactly known, Indigenous People were living in North America for approximately 10,000 to 18,000 years.
In Buddhism, what is the festival of Loy Krathong also known as?
The festival of Loy Krathong is also known as the “festival of floating bowls”.
What is the name for the “carved stones of Buddha’s Footprints”?
The name for the “carved stones of Buddha’s Footprints” is Buddhapada.
In Indigenous Spirituality, what are the five types of Myths?
In Indigenous Spirituality, the five types of Myths are; Creations Myths, Trickster Myths, Hero Myths, Divine Myths, and Cultural Myths.
In Buddhism, where is the Mahabodhi Temple located?
The Mahabodhi Temple is located in Bodh Gaya, India
In Judaism, how long did slavery last for the Hebrews before Moses freed them from slavery and out of Egypt?
Slavery had lasted for 400 years.
There are two holidays/festivals from two major world religions that mean "the festival of lights"; which festivals are they?
The two festivals that mean "the festival of lights" are; Hanukkah from Judaism, and Diwali from Hinduism.
In Judaism, how many tassels does a Tallit have?
The Tallit has 613 tassels which represent the commandments stated in the book of Leviticus.