Islam
Literally meaning "recitation," it's Islam's holy book
What is the Qur'an?
The many gods in the Greek pantheon are an example of this kind of religion
What is polytheism
Beginning with the year 1 (not 0), the Common Era refers to the birth year of this figure
Who is Jesus
It's the most sacred river in India
What is the Ganges
Sometimes referred to "enlightenment" this state of being is the goal of practicing Buddhists. It's also a 90s grunge band from Seattle.
What is nirvana
This prophet received the first revelation from the angel Gabriel while seeking spiritual solitude
Who is Muhammad?
Rosh Hashanah, which begins Wednesday evening, is the Jewish celebration of what?
What is the New Year
In Judaism, this book is simply referred to as the Bible or Tanakh. In Christianity, it's known as this
What is the Old Testament
This "Festival of Lights" is celebrated by Hindus and others to mark the victory of light over darkness, good over evil.
What is a Diwali?
Arising out of Hindu practice, this result from an individual's actions can be good or bad
What is karma?
The first of these houses of worship was a simple house used by Muhammad and his family in Medina
What is a mosque?
In this Chinese belief system, this word literally means "the way"
What is the Tao or Dao
The number of disciples Jesus had
What is 12
This text tells the life story of the god Rama
What is the Ramayana
What is meditation
What is Jerusalem?
This teacher's lessons on morality and correct behavior were compiled into "the Analects"
Who is Confucius?
Called the trinity, these are the three divisions of God's being in Christianity
What are the father, son, and holy ghost
This priestly caste is strictly vegetarian
Who are the Brahmins
The Buddha, Siddartha Gautama, started life as a prince in this country
What is India
The pilgrimage to Mecca that every devout Muslim should undertake at least once in their lifetime.
What is the Hajj?
This type of religion is characterized by the attribution of a soul to plants, animals, and objects
What is animism
In 313, this Roman emperor formally banned the persecution of Christians
Who is Constantine the Great
From the Sanskrit meaning "freedom," this term refers to escaping the circle of reincarnation, the ultimate goal of Hindus
What is moksha
This mound-like structure frequently serves as a shrine or reliquary containing the remains of buddhist monks
What is a stupa