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In 1300 B.C. Abraham founded Judaism in this country
Where is Mesopotamia?
100
This sacred text is also known at the Tannukh, which contains similar text to the Christian Old Testament
What is the Torrah?
100
This belief categorizes hindus
What is a caste system?
100
Hindus believe these can lead a person to God, also known as
What are the 4 yogas-Jnana, Bhakthi, Karma, Raja
100
This religion has no official creed or universal doctrinal requirements for membership
What is Judaism?
200
In Palestine, Jesus of Nazareth founded Christianity who God was also known as this
What is the Trinity?
200
This book is worded as if God was speaking
What is the Qu'ran (Koran)?
200
The name for all Christian Sub-groups
What is denomination?
200
The belief that seperates Christianity from other religions
What is the belief that Jesus is the Messiah and he saves all from their sins?
200
Buddhist Sect branches
What are the Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana?
300
This religion, also known as sanatama dharma or eternal religion
What is Hinduism?
300
This book is divided into the Old and New Covenant
What is the Bible?
300
Jews were forced out of Palestine and scattered
What is the diaspora?
300
Muslims believe there are 5 ways to lead life
What are confession of faith, ritual prayer, alms taxs, fasting, and the pilgrmage to Mecca
300
The largest religion followed today
What is Christianity?
400
In 622 AD, this trade merchant founded Islam in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Who is Muhammed?
400
The Pali Canon sacred book contains what sutras
What is Mahayana?
400
One main similarity between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
What is monotheism?
400
the Arising of Dukkha, the Cessation of Dukkha, and the Path leading to the Cessation of Dukkha; and the universal law of cause and effect of Buddhism
What are the four noble truths?
400
Derives from the word "India" in which people mostly follow traditions and philosophies that have developed over time
What is Hinduism?
500
In 520 BCE, this Indian prince founded the fourth largest religion in the world
Who is Buddha?
500
A number of rules to live by in Hinduism
What is the four aims?
500
The two branches of Islam that differ in opinion of belief
Who are the Sunni's and the Shi'ites?
500
The statements said by Judaism about God existing, being unique and eternal, and believeing in only him comes from which set of rules
What is the 13 Articles of Faith?
500
After the Arab conquest in the 7th century, the Berbers picked up this religion, but are orthodox about it
What is Islam?