Founders & Leaders
This prophet is believed by Muslims to have received revelations from Allah.
Who is Muhammad?
This Sikh teaching introduced by Guru Hargobind combines spiritual and political authority.
What is Miri-Piri?
Followers of this religion pray toward the holy city of Mecca multiple times per day.
What is Islam?
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is samsara?
The Sikh tradition of a community kitchen where all people eat together on the floor.
What is Langar?
This Chinese philosopher emphasized ethical behavior and good government.
Who is Confucius?
This ultimate goal in Buddhism represents freedom from suffering and rebirth.
What is nirvana?
Followers of this religion believe Jesus is the Son of God and attend church on Sundays.
What is Christianity?
Sikh followers maintain five symbolic items known as this.
What are the Five Ks?
Confucian philosophy teaches that society functions best when people respect these structured social relationships.
What are the Five Relationships?
This prince left his life of luxury and became the founder of Buddhism.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)?
This Buddhist teaching includes “right view, right speech, and right action.”
What is the Eightfold Path?
This religion teaches meditation and the path to enlightenment.
What is Buddhism?
Liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hindu belief.
What is moksha?
These trade networks helped spread Buddhism across Asia.
What is the Silk Road?
This man received the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
Who is Moses?
These Islamic practices include prayer, charity, fasting, and pilgrimage.
What are the Five Pillars of Islam?
This religion teaches belief in one formless God and equality of all people.
What is Sikhism?
The Buddhist teaching that promotes avoiding extreme self-indulgence and extreme self-denial.
What is the Middle Way?
This Chinese political belief said rulers could lose power if they ruled unjustly.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
This religious leader founded Sikhism and promoted equality and devotion to one God.
Who is Guru Nanak?
This Buddhist idea teaches that suffering can end by controlling desire.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
This belief system emphasizes social order, respect for authority, and strong family relationships.
What is Confucianism?
In Confucianism, this concept refers to compassion and humaneness toward others.
What is Ren?
This Chinese exam system selected government officials based on knowledge of Confucian teachings.
What is the civil service exam system?