Judaism
What does monotheism mean in Judaism?
Belief in one God
What is reincarnation?
The belief that the soul is born into a new body after death
Who was the Buddha before he became a teacher?
A young prince named Siddhartha Gautama
Who is the Prophet and founder of Islam?
Muhammad
Who is the person that Christianity is based on?
Jesus
Abraham
What does karma mean?
The idea that your actions have results?
What does the word "Buddha" mean?
The Awakened or Enlightened One
What is the holy book of Islam?
The Qur'an
What are the "Gospels"?
Four books that tell the story of Jesus's life
What was the "Exodus"?
The departure of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt
What is a caste system?
A way to organize people into social groups or classes
How many "Noble Truths" did the Buddha teach?
Four
How many "Pillars of Islam" (basic acts of worship) are there?
Five
Which leader gave Christians the freedom to practice their religion openly?
Constantine
What was the significance of the Ten Commandments to the development of Judaism?
They became the foundation of Judaism's laws and moral teachings
How does the belief in Karma affect how a person acts?
It makes them want to do good things, so they have a better next life
According to the Four Noble Truths, why do people suffer?
Because they have "cravings" or want things they do not have
How does "Salat" (daily prayer) affect a Muslim's daily schedule?
They pray five times a day at specific times
Why did some Roman leaders see Christianity as a "threat" or a danger?
Christians refused to worship Roman gods or call the emperor a god
How did the belief in one God distinguish the Israelites from other ancient civilizations?
It was a new idea at a time when most peoples worshiped many gods and goddesses.
How did the caste system affect people's lives in ancient India?
It decided who they could marry and what jobs they could have
Why did Siddhartha Gautama leave his life in the palace?
He wanted to find the truth about why people suffer
How does the practice of "Siyam" (fasting during Ramadan) influence a person's character?
It helps them practice self-control and understand what it is like to be hungry
What happened because of the "Edict of Milan"?
Christians were given freedom of religion and could worship openly