Religion Basics
What is a belief system that influences culture and personal beliefs called?
Religion
Which monotheistic religion believes Jesus is the savior?
Christianity
Where did Hinduism begin around 1500 BCE?
Indus River Valley Civilization
What Jewish holidays involve fasting and new year celebrations?
Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashanah
Who helped spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
The Apostles after Jesus death
What type of religion believes in one god?
monotheism
What holy text is central to Judaism?
Tanakh, commands are in the Torah.
What Hindu festival is known as the "Festival of Lights"?
Diwali
What is the pilgrimage Muslims take to Mecca called?
Hajj
Through what two main ways did Islam spread after its founding?
What type of religion believes in many gods?
polytheism
Name one of the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting, or Pilgrimage to Mecca
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
Which religion’s sacred buildings include monasteries where monks study?
Buddhism
Hinduism spread primarily within which country through pilgrimages to holy sites?
India
Name three things religion can influence in daily life.
On which day do Muslims typically worship?
Friday
What are the key teachings of Buddhism called?
The Eight Fold Path and Four Noble Truths
What Christian customs include Communion and Baptism
Worship Practices
What is the name of the Tree that Buddha sat under when he gained enlightenment?
The Bodhi Tree
What are the 5 major world religions?
Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity
What event spread Christianity throughout the Roman Empire?
What is the daily worship practice in Hinduism called?
Puja
Around what century did Islam originate?
7th Century CE
What is the term for the dispersal of Jewish people from their homeland?
Jewish Diaspora