How many gods do Christians, Jews and Muslims believe in?
1
100
What is one story that is in the Bible?
There are many....You get this point if you tell us about a story that is in the Bible
100
Do Hindus believe in one god or many gods?
Many gods
100
What is faith?
Belief and trust in God
100
What is one way that people worship in a church?
reading the Bible, praying, singing, giving offering, listening to teaching about God
200
What is the meaning of the word polytheism? What is monotheism?
Polytheism is belief in many gods. Monotheism is belief in one god.
200
What are the two main parts of the Bible?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
200
Where might a Hindu go to pray?
A temple or a household shrine
200
How did Abraham show faith in his life? (one way)
He moved to another country when God told him to. He believed that he would have children even when he was too old to. He was ready to sacrifice his son to God.
200
How do people show their worship OUTSIDE of church (or their other place of worship)? (one way)
Obeying God, serving others, giving to others
300
Were the Ancient Greeks and Romans monotheistic or polytheistic?
polytheistic
300
What are the Dead Sea Scrolls and why are they important?
They are copies of books of the Bible that show that the writing in the Bible hasn't changed over thousands of years.
300
Who is the Hindu god of destruction?
Shiva
300
Where did Mother Teresa travel to?
India
300
What is one of the foods eaten for communion and what does it represent?
What was the goddess Aphrodite (Venus) the goddess of?
Love or beauty
400
How many books are in the Bible
66
400
What do Hindus believe happens when you die? (You have to use the specific vocabulary word to get the points)
You are reincarnated
400
Who is one hero of faith that someone researched? How did that person show their faith?
You got this right if you told us about one person of faith that someone in the class researched.
400
What is a sermon or homily and why do people listen to them?
A sermon or homily is a teaching about God or the Bible. People listen to them to learn about God.
500
What is both the Greek and Roman name of the god of the sea?
Poseideon and Neptune
500
What is the main message in the Bible?
That God loves people and wants them to love Him.
500
What are two of the four paths to Moksha (being released from the cycle of rebirth)?
1 The path of knowledge - Jnana-Yoga
Spiritual knowledge -leading to the knowledge of the relationship between the soul (atman) and God (Brahman)
2 The path of meditation - Dhyana-yoga
The idea is to concentrate so you can reach the real self within you and become one with Brahman
3 The Path of Devotion - Bhakti-yoga
Choosing a particular god or goddess and worshipping them throughout your life in actions, words and deeds.
4 The path of good works - Karma-yoga
This involves doing all your duties correctly throughout your life.
500
What are 3 ways that Mother Teresa showed her faith in God in her life?
Moving to India. Teaching in a school for the poor. Starting a hospice. Giving away all of her things to those in need. Starting orphanages......
500
What are the 5 pillars of Islam?
Belief, praying, fasting, giving to the poor, pilgrimage to Mecca