Buddhism
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Guatama
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
There is no know founder
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What does the word "Islam" translate to?
To surrender oneself to the will of god.
Is Judaism considered Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
Monotheistic
What is Christianity based on?
The teachings of Jesus Christ
List the 5 major religions in order from the least amount of followers to the most, including the approximate amount of followers.
1. Judaism - 15.7 Million
2. Buddhism - 535 Million
3. Hinduism - 1.2 Billion
4. Islam - 1.9 Billion
5. Christianity - 2.4 Billion
Approximately when was Buddhism founded?
500 CE
What is Dharma?
a “cosmic natural law” that forms the basis for Hindu philosophies, beliefs, and practices and holds everything together
What is the Islamic name for god?
Allah
What is the name of the list of how to be a faithful Jewish person?
Rambam’s 13 Principles of Faith
Who do Christians believe Jesus was?
The son of god
What is the name of the core beliefs and values for Buddhists?
The Four Noble Truths
What is the main idea about the universe that Hindu's believe?
It never ends; it is forever ongoing.
What are the three holy cities for Islam?
Mecca, Medina, and Jerusalem
What is the name of the place of worship for a Jewish person?
Synagogue
What religion was Christianity born out of?
Judaism
What does the term Buddha mean?
The Enlightened One
What are the three versions of the god Brahman?
Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
Who was the prophet/messiah in Islam?
Muhammad
How many holy days are in Judaism?
Seven
What's the name for how God wants Christians to live?
The Ten Commandments
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What is the guide on how Buddhist live their life called?
The Eightfold Path
Is Hinduism Monotheistic or Polytheistic?
To Hindus - Monotheistic
To Outsiders - Polytheistic
What is the name of the once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca?
Hajj
What is the name of the symbol for Judaism?
The Star of David
What are at least three holy days in Christianity?
- Ash Wednesday-Lent
- Palm Sunday
- Maundy Thursday
- Good Friday
- Easter
- Ascension
- Pentecost
- Advent
- Christmas
- Epiphany