Judaism
This ancient feature of many religions, involving the worship of many gods, was rejected by the Jews.
What is polytheism?
This Christian sacrament uses bread and wine to remember the Last Supper of Jesus.
What is Holy Communion?
This term refers to the "Five Pillars" of faith; the third pillar, zakat, involves this specific charitable act.
What is sharing wealth/giving to the needy?
Hinduism first developed in this specific river valley.
What is the Indus River valley?
Before he became the Buddha, he was a prince known by this name.
Who was Siddhartha Gautama?
This festival celebrates the Exodus, or the freeing of the Jews from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
Christians use this term to describe the three beings (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) that make up one God.
What is the Holy Trinity?
Islam teaches that Jews and Christians are "People of the Book" because they possess these.
What are holy writings given by God?
This animal is a sacred symbol for the Hindu belief in "reverence for life."
What is the cow?
The name "Buddha" translates to this English word.
What is "Awakened"?
This set of laws includes religious practices like keeping a holy day and morals like "Do not steal."
What are the Ten Commandments?
This event in 1054 caused a permanent division between the Eastern and Western churches.
What is the Great Schism?
This holy month is characterized by Muslims fasting (not eating) during daylight hours.
What is Ramadan?
Known as the "Festival of Lights," this celebration marks the victory of good over evil.
What is Diwali?
Buddhism and Hinduism both share a belief in this cycle of many lifetimes.
What is reincarnation (or many lifetimes)?
This term describes the scattering of the Jewish people over a wide area, which threatened their survival.
What is the Diaspora?
This monk got into trouble with the Roman Catholic Church for refusing to stop calling for reforms.
Who was Martin Luther?
Muslims look to this source for guidance because it contains the examples and teachings of Muhammad.
What is the Sunnah?
In the Hindu varna system, this social class was made up of warriors.
Who are the Kshatriyas?
One of the Four Noble Truths states that this is the primary cause of suffering.
What are desires (or cravings)?
These ancient Jewish writings provide commentary and discussion about the Hebrew Bible.
What is the Talmud?
While most Christian churches practice this water-based ritual, they often differ on what age it should happen.
What is baptism?
Unlike the other four pillars, the fifth pillar (pilgrimage/Hajj) is unique because it is only required this many times.
What is once in a lifetime?
While Brahma creates and Vishnu preserves, this deity is known for "transforming."
Who is Shiva?
This is the ultimate goal that Buddhism teaches people to move toward.
What is enlightenment?