Origins and Development
What was the Jewish Diaspora?
The Jewish Diaspora was the spread of the Jewish people outside their homeland, beginning about 586 B.C.E when the Babylonians forced the Jews to leave Jerusalem.
What are the basic Teachings of Buddhism called?
The Four Noble Truths
According to Christians, what is the purpose of the sacrament of baptism?
Baptism is the sacrament that makes a person a member of the Christian Church.
What is the Haij?
It is the pilgrimage to Mecca, all Muslims are encouraged to undertake it at least once in their life.
In what areas of the world is Hinduism the most prevalent?
South and Southeast Asia
According to the New Testament, what happened to Jesus three days after his crucifixion by the Romans?
Jesus rose from the grave and appeared to his disciples. Christians called it the Resurrection.
What is the name of the Islamic Holy Text?
Qur'an
What are the Ten Commandments?
The Ten Commandments contain teachings that Jews believe were handed down by God to Moses.
Give two examples of someone following their dharma.
Students in China today still read the Analects of Confucius. What does this reveal about Confucianism?
Confucianism is still an important influence in China today
According to Buddhist tradition, what happened to make Prince Siddhartha Gautama walk away from the comforts of princely life?
He saw the pain and suffering of the world and was shocked. He decided to leave his comfortable life in search of a greater truth.
What is the name of the sacred text that tells us that Abraham and his family moved Cannan (later called Israel)
The Torah
What do most Hindus believe about reincarnation?
Souls are reborn into a different body. But by living a spiritual life, Hindus believe they can free themselves from karma and end the cycle of rebirth.
DAILY DOUBLE: Which popular physical activity has origins in Hindu ideas and practice?
Yoga
How did Christianity adapt to local cultures in the Americas?
Christian beliefs blended with native traditions, producing a faith that was more meaningful to the local population
What was another name for Confucius?
Kongfuzi
Per the Mandate of Heaven, what happened if a ruler governed poorly?
Heaven withdrew its support and the ruler lost power.
In China on Tomb-sweeping Day, families visit the graves of relatives. Why did Confucius believe people shoudl honor and respect their elders?
Confucius said that filial piety - respect of children for their parents - was critical to the social order
Why did Jews adopt the practice of praying together in synagogues?
Praying together in synagogues became one way that Jews could maintain their traditions in foreign land, after the Diaspora
Where does Islam rank in number of followers compared to all other religions in the world?
2nd
Where did Islam have its origin?
Islam first emerged in mecca, a city in Arabia in the Middle East.
What collection of literature contains the roots of Hinduism?
According to the fourth Noble Truth, what is the way to remove desire in order to achieve enlightenment?
The way to remove desire is to follow the Eightfold Path.
According to Christian teaching, what is the Trinity?
God consists of three beings in one: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
What institutions did Buddhists create to help promote the spread and study of Buddhist thought?
Monasteries