Holy Texts Around the World
This sacred text of Islam is divided into 114 chapters, or Surahs.
What is the Quran?
This Christian saint, also known as the "Patron Saint of Animals," is often depicted with birds and other creatures.
Who is Saint Francis of Assisi?
This symbol, which is the most recognized in Christianity, represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
What is the cross?
This city is considered sacred by Jews, Christians, and Muslims and is home to the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock.
What is Jerusalem?
This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and is often associated with eggs.
What is Easter?
This Hindu scripture, part of the Mahabharata, consists of a dialogue between Prince Arjuna and the god Krishna
What is the Bhagavad Gita?
This prophet is considered the final messenger of God in Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
This symbol, a crescent moon and star, is widely associated with the religion of Islam
What is the crescent and star?
This city is the center of the Catholic Church and the residence of the Pope
What is Vatican City?
This Jewish holiday celebrates the liberation of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt.
What is Passover?
The first five books of the Bible, also known as the Torah, form the foundational scripture of this religion.
What is Judaism?
This Hindu saint is known for his devotional poetry and songs, and his works focus on love and devotion to God
Who is Kabir?
Judiasm is a religion of this symbol.
The Star of David
This holy city in Saudi Arabia is the destination for the annual pilgrimage of Hajj for Muslims.
What is Mecca?
This Hindu festival, known for its colors and celebrations of the victory of good over evil, is celebrated with the throwing of colored powders.
What is Holi?
The New Testament of this religion includes the teachings of Jesus Christ and is part of a larger sacred text.
What is Christianity?
This Buddhist prince became enlightened under a Bodhi tree and later became known as the Buddha.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
This symbol, representing an eternal cycle, is often associated with Hinduism and Buddhism.
What is the wheel (Dharmachakra)?
This river is considered the most sacred in Hinduism, with millions of Hindus taking pilgrimages to bathe in it.
What is the Ganges?
This Islamic month of fasting ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr
What is Ramadan?
This Buddhist scripture, often called the "Lotus Sutra," is one of the most important texts in Mahayana Buddhism.
What is the Lotus Sutra?
This Jewish prophet parted the Red Sea and led the Israelites out of Egypt.
Who is Moses?
Associated With Hinduism
the Om
This famous Buddhist temple in Cambodia is one of the largest religious monuments in the world.
What is Angkor Wat?
This Buddhist festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment, and death of the Buddha.
What is Vesak?