World Religions
This religion began in the 7th century CE on the Arabian Peninsula and its followers worship one God called Allah. What is the religion?
Islam.
The practice of praying five times a day is a central ritual in which religion?
Islam (the five daily prayers are called Salah or Salat).
The holy book of Islam is called what?
The Quran (Koran).
Diwali is commonly known as the Festival of Lights and is associated with which religion?
Hinduism
Many cultural practices around the world are influenced by religion. Name one example of a cultural custom that has roots in a religious tradition (e.g., dietary practice, clothing, or holiday celebration).
Examples: halal/kosher dietary laws, wearing a hijab, Christmas celebrations, dietary vegetarianism in some Hindu communities.
The sacred texts of Judaism
The Torah.
What is the most important days for Jews?
Shabbat (Sabbath): Friday Sundown to Saturday sundown; 25 hours long.
The Christian Bible has two main sections. Name them.
The Old Testament and the New Testament.
Which holiday commemorates the resurrection of Jesus in Christianity?
Easter.
Which religion creates flags with prayers on them so that when the wind blows, the prayers are carried all over the world?
Buddhist
This religion believes in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama. Name the religion and describe one core goal of its practice.
Buddhism; one core goal is to achieve Nirvana, the release from the cycle of suffering and rebirth (samsara) through ethical living, meditation, and wisdom.
Who is the founder of Buddhism and known as the supreme Buddha?
Siddartha Guatama
The Bhagavad Gita is a sacred text associated with which religion, and briefly, what is its main context or setting?
Hinduism
During the Islamic month of Ramadan, refrain from something from sun up to sun down.
Eating
Explain one way that religious architecture (e.g., temples, churches, mosques, gurdwaras) reflects beliefs or practices of that faith.
Example: Mosque architecture with a mihrab points toward Mecca for prayer; church cruciform layout reflects Christian themes; temple garbha-griha houses the main deity symbolizing the universe’s center.
In Hinduism, the concept of duty or righteous living—often tied to one's social position and stage of life—is called what? Also name one major festival celebrated by Hindus.
Dharma; one major festival is Diwali (Festival of Lights) or Holi (Festival of Colors).
Who is the leader of the catholic church?
The Pope... Fun Fact: The current pope (Pope Leo) is American and was born and raised in Chicago.
The Tripitaka (or Tipitaka) is an important collection of scriptures in which tradition of Buddhism?
Theravada Buddhism (the Pali Canon is especially important in Theravada traditions).
Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are major holidays in which religion, and what general themes do they focus on?
Judaism; themes: repentance, atonement, renewal, and reflection.
Describe how pilgrimage functions in at least two different religions and name one important pilgrimage site for each.
Example: Islam — Hajj to Mecca (Saudi Arabia); Christianity — pilgrimage to Jerusalem or Lourdes; Hinduism — Kumbh Mela (mass pilgrimage); Buddhism — Bodh Gaya (site of the Buddha’s enlightenment).
Christianity is divided into different branches... What are the 3 that were listed in the flipbook?
Protestant, Catholic and Orthodox
Explain the Hindu concept of samsara and how it connects to moksha.
Samsara is the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth driven by karma; moksha is liberation from that cycle, the ultimate spiritual goal in many Hindu traditions.
Name one major epic from Hindu literature and briefly state its significance in teaching values or history
Examples: The Ramayana (teaches dharma and ideal behavior through Rama’s story) or the Mahabharata (includes the Bhagavad Gita; explores duty, law, and morality).
Which religion has a rule against Stealing? Example: If you are at work, watching youtube videos is considered stealing company time
Buddhism
Discuss one example of how interfaith dialogue or cooperation can address a social or humanitarian issue (give a concrete example).
Example: Interfaith coalitions providing disaster relief where churches, mosques, synagogues, and temples coordinate food, shelter, and medical aid; or interfaith dialogue reducing community tensions and supporting refugee resettlement.