Vocab
People
Holy books and documents
Celebrations
Followers
100
This is the term for people who do not believe in a God.
What is atheist.
100
This is a term describing a leader of the Jewish church.
What is rabbi.
100
__________is the holy book in Christianity. It contains two parts, the ____ ___________ and the new ______________.
_The bible___is the holy book in Christianity. It contains two parts, the _old_ __testement__ and the new __testement___.
100
This holiday celebrated the birth of the founder of Christianity.
What is Christmas.
100
This is currently the second largest of the 5 major religions.
What is Islam.
200
Muslims practice their faith in a building called a ______.
What is mosque.
200
Teachers of Hinduism are called______.
Gurus.
200
This is the Holy book of Judaism.
What is the Toarh
200
During this month long celebration, Muslims fast (don't eat) during the day.
What is Ramadan.
200
This religion currently has around 2 billion followers.
What is Christianity.
300
This place is celebrated for being the birthplace of Muhammad.
What is Mecca.
300
This man is credited with leading the Jews out of Egypt.
Who is Moses.
300
This is the holy book in Islam.
What is the Koran.
300
During Hanukkah, Jews light a special candle holder called a _________________ and children play a game called _____________.
During Hanukkah, Jews light a special candle holder called a __menorah_____ and children play a game called __dreidel___.
300
In India and Nepal, 80 % of the population follows this religion.
What is Hinduism.
400
This is the Holy book of Judaism.
What is the Torah.
400
This man could be called the most famous Buddhist.
Who is the Dalai Lama.
400
This is the place where Moses was said to have been given the 10 commandments by God.
What is Mount Sinai.
400
Diwali is the Hindu celebration of _____________. Holi is the Hindu celebration of ______________.
Diwali is the Hindu celebration of __light___. Holi is the Hindu celebration of __color____.
400
This is the country with the highest population of Muslims.
What is Indonesia.
500
Hindus and Buddhists go to one of these sacred places to worship.
What is a temple.
500
This is the name of the angel who is said to have spoken to both Abraham and Muhammad.
Who is Gabriel.
500
Martin Luther is said to have nailed this document to the church doors, beginning the Protestant Reformation, causing a split between Catholic and Protestants.
What is his 95 Thesis.
500
In the spring, Christians honor Jesus' death on _______ __________ and his resurrection on ________ _________.
In the spring, Christians honor Jesus' death on ___good__ __Friday___ and his resurrection on __Easter__ _Sunday___.
500
These are the 3 most popular branches of Christianity.
What is Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox.