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100
5 times per day.
What is the number of times, according to Islamic teaching, that Muslims are called on to pray.
100
Home to the civilization in which Hinduism was born.
What is the Indus Valley? (or what is now Pakistan)
100
Martyrs
What is the name for people who are killed because of their religious faith?
100
Name or title eventually given to the 12 who followed Jesus closely and carried on his work and ministry after his death.
Who are the apostles?
100
A method of execution utilized by the Romans in the time of Jesus.
What is crucifixion?
200
According to the teaching of Hinduism, this is one of the four ends of human life, which involves indulging one's self in hedonistic activities.
What is Kama. (or pleasure)
200
The name given by outsiders to identify the diverse religions of India.
What is Hinduism?
200
Responsible for legalizing Christianity in the early part of the fourth century, around 323 C.E.
Who is Constantine?
200
These make up a large part of the New Testament, and are commonly referred to as "letters."
What are the Epistles?
200
This religion flourished in India, alongside Hinduism, largely because of its moderation and because it was embraced by the wealthy in that society.
What is Buddhism?
300
At the beginning of the 21st century, this group numbered some 2 billion, about one-third of the world's population.
What is people who claim to be Christian?
300
419 C.E.
What is the year the New Testament was finalized in the form we now have it?
300
In the Hebrew and Christian scriptures, these are referred to as "Gentiles."
What is the name used to refer to people who are not Jews?
300
An ascetic who lived in the desert, performed ritual cleansings in the Jordan River, and was the forerunner of Jesus.
Who is John the Baptist?
300
A traditional Jewish meal that includes unleavened bread and bitter herbs.
What is a seder?
400
Of the people in India, this group makes up 80%.
What is people who are Hindu?
400
Mount Sinai.
What is the name of the place where Moses received the Law, including the Ten Commandments?
400
Fishermen, prostitutes, zealots, tax collectors, and Pharisees.
Who are people with whom Jesus associated?
400
A wandering holy man of about the sixth century BCE also known as Mahavira or "the Enlightened One."
What is The Buddha?
400
The culture that permeated the Roman Empire before and during the time of Jesus, largely influenced by Greek ideas.
What is Hellenistic culture?
500
Jewish statement that affirms that God is "one."
What is the Shema?
500
Yathrib
What is the name of the city to which Muhammad moved after he received the Qur'an?
500
Wandering holy men who traveled from village to village passing along the teaching of the Vedas.
Who are Sadhus?
500
Christ. (or Kristos)
What is the Greek language designation for Jesus that literally means "anointed one?"
500
A nine-branched candelabrum, associated with Hanukkah, that is the oldest symbol of Judaism.
What is a menorah?