False, in Hinduism many gods are worshipped. Hindus are polytheistic
100
What is the sacred text of Christianity?
the Bible/New Testament
100
What game is usually played during Hannukah?
The Dreidel game
100
What is the name of the Buddha?
Siddharta Gautama
100
What is the Holy Book of Islam?
Hint: this has been a matter of controversy in the past year
the Qu'ran
200
What is the name for the Hindu Festival of Lights?
Diwali - it celebrates the return of Ram and Sita after defeating Ravan and represents good over evil
200
What is the holiday that represents the ressurection of Jesus?
Easter
200
Is Hannukah the main holiday in the Jewish faith?
No, the main holidays are Passover and Rosh Hashanah
200
What country did Buddhism originate in?
India
200
What is the Islamic holiday in which you fast from sunrise to sunset?
Ramadan
300
Name a sacred text of Hinduism
possible answers: Bhagavad Gita, Vedas, Ramayan, Mahabharata, Upanishads
300
What are some common symbols that represent Christianity/Jesus
the cross, fish
300
What does it mean for something to be kosher?
Kosher is the name for food that Jewish people are allowed to eat according to their dietary restrictions. For example, pork is not kosher, and animals that are kosher have been slaughtered humanely.
300
What is an ancient ritual that Buddhists practice to reach Nirvana?
meditation
300
Who was the founder of Islam?
Muhammad
400
What are the dietary laws of Hinduism?
Hinduism does not prohibit meat eating in general, but reccomends that meat eating should be avoided for spiritual benefits and kindness to animals. Most Hindus do not consume beef, as they consider cows to be holy.
400
Where was Jesus Christ born?
Bethlehem or Nazareth
400
What is a Bar Mitzvah/Bat Mitzvah and how old is a person who has one of these?
They mean son/daughter of the commandment; At the age of 13, children become obligated to serve the commandments. At a Bar/Bat Mitzvah, the person usually reads a passage from the Torah . This is usually followed by a party.
400
Where did the Buddha sit to be Enlightened?
The Bodi Tree
400
What are some ways that Muslims have been persecuted in recent times?
Possible answers: stereotyping after 9/11, burning of the Qu'ran, hate crimes, typecasting at airports, etc
500
What Hindu god is commonly referred to as "The Creator"?
Brahma
500
Who authorized the crucifixtion of Jesus Christ?
Pontius Pilate
500
In the dreidel game, what does gimmel mean?
Take everything from the pot
500
What is the meaning of the word "Buddha"?
Awakened One
500
According to the video we saw, what words do Muslims say before and after eating, prayer, or embarking on a significant endeavor?