Judaism
This ancient figure is considered the founding patriarch of Judaism.
Abraham
Most information about Jesus comes from this collection of religious texts.
The New Testament
In Islam there is only one God, known in Arabic as this.
Allah.
This physical and mental practice in Hinduism helps a person unite with God or realize they are part of God.
Yoga
What is Nirvana?
The ultimate goal in Buddhism, a state in which desire has ended.
The sacred text of Judaism is called the Tanakh, an acronym for these three sections of writings.
The Torah, the Nevi'im, and the Ketuvim
Christianity began as a branch of this religion.
How many Pillars are there in Islamic faith?
Five
The universal soul or ultimate reality in Hindu belief is known as this.
Brahman
What is the Middle Way?
A balanced way of life avoiding extremes of denial and indulgence.
Judaism has three main modern variants: Orthodox, Reform and Conservative. What are the differences?
Orthodox = Traditional Judaism
Reform = Modernised Judaism
Conservative = A blend of Orthodox and Reform Judaism
These 10 laws focus on relationships with God and fellow humans.
The 10 Commandments
By the Archangel Gabriel in a cave while he was meditating.
Hinduism traces its origins back over 4,000 years to this ancient civilization.
Indus Valley Civilisation
This branch of Buddhism is mainly practiced in Sri Lanka, Thailand, Burma, Cambodia, and Laos.
Theravada Buddhism
How many Tribes of Israel were there and who were they descended from?
12 Tribes descended from Jacob.
What are the Beatitudes?
A list people who are blessed, according to Jesus in Matthew 5.
What is the Hadith?
These collections of sayings and actions of Muhammad help guide Islamic law alongside the Qur’an.
What is the Trimurti?
Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma
What are the Five Precepts?
Abstaining from killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, and intoxicants.
This term means “repairing the world” and is a central principle in Judaism.
Tikkun olam
What are the 5 major variants of Christianity?
Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Protestantism, Anglicanism and Pentecostalism
What is Hajj?
The fifth pillar of Islam that requires adherents to set out for a sacred journey to Mecca at least once in their life, if they are able.
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
A famous section of the Mahabharata contains teachings on duty, life, and devotion.
What does "Anatta" mean?
The belief of non-self or the absence of an individual self