Popular Religions
Hinduism 1
Hinduism 2
Buddhism 1
Buddhism
2
2
SIKHISM 1
Sikhism 2
JUDAISM 1
JUDAISM 2
CHRISTIANITY 1
Christian 2
Islam
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What were the western religions?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
100
What is Brahman?
The creator God
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What is Samsara?
The Hindu cycle of reverse. If you were born after you dies and were good then you will be reborn with a high rank in social class and as a human but if your were a jerk you will be reborn as an animal probably a jackass or a low ranking human
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Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
founder of Buddhism
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Do Buddhists believe in God/Gods?
No
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According to Sikhism, there is one God and all people are ___________
equal
100
Where do Sikhs worship?
Gurdwara
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Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
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The three branches of Judaism are Orthodox, Reform, and Conservative,
Which branch is most traditional?
Which branch is least traditional?
Orthodox
Reform
100
What/who is the messiah?
Christ - the savior of mankind
100
What happened on Good Friday?
Jesus dies on the Cross for the sins of mankind
100
Who is the founder of Islam?
The Prophet Mohamad
200
What are the Eastern religions?
Buddhism
Sikhism
Hinduism
200
Who is Brahma?
is one of the trinity of main Hinduism Gods
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What is Moksha?
the freedom from rebirth and joining back with Brahman
200
What is the main goal for Buddhists
to reach Nirvana
200
Do Buddhists believe in a caste system?
No
200
The sacred text of Sikhism is the Guru G____ S____
Guru Granth Sahib
200
What is the holy city for Sikhism?
Amritsar
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What is the main goal of Judaism?
To live life according to God's will
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What was the seminal event that happened for Judaism?
Moses freeing enslaved people from Egypt
200
Is Christianity mono or poly
Mono
200
What happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus came back from the dead and ascended to Heaven
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Is Islam mono or poly?
Monotheistic
300
This religion is the most practiced in the world.
Christianity
300
What is Brahmin
the priests of Hinduism
300
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic
Poly
300
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Beliefs all Buddhists must accept the state that there is suffering in the worls.
Suffering is caused by human desires or greed
Suffering can be stopped by stopping the desires
This can be accomplished by following the eightfold path
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What three types of suffering did Buddha see when he first left his palace?
Death
old people
starving people
300
Who was the founder of Sikhism?
Guru Nanak
300
Name this person
Jafar
300
Is Judaism monotheistic or polytheistic
Monotheistic
300
Where do Jewish people worship?
synagogue
300
What is the main goal of Christianity?
To be able to die and ascend to heaven
300
Where do Christians worship?
a church
300
What do Muslims call their God?
What is a Prophet?
Allah
a person given the words of God and supposed to spread them
400
In what country was the religion Voo Doo started?
Hati
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What is Dharma?
Someone's destiny to do something
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What is the main goal of Hinduism?
to be brought back to Brahan
400
What is the Eightfold Path?
a guide to ending suffering and achieving enlightenment
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Where do Buddhists worship?
Stupa or Temple
400
What is the main goal for Sikhs?
To merge with God
400
What year did the movie Aladdin come out?
Hint - the original animated movie
1992
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What is the name of the Jewish God/Gods?
Yahweh
400
What is the holy city for Judaism?
Jerusalem, Isreal
400
What is the Holy Trinity (3 Parts)
The 3 parts of God
Father
Son
Holy Spirit
400
What is the holy city for Christians?
Bethlehem
400
What is the main goal of Islam?
Where do Muslims worship?
to complete the five pillars before they die
in a mosque
500
This form of Christianity is the largest religion practiced in Canada?
Roman Catholic
500
What is Karma?
if you do good, good things will happen and if you do bad then bad things will happen to you
500
What is the caste system?
the social classes that make up Hindu society
500
How are the Four Noble Truths different from the Eightfold Path?
Four Noble Truths are a set of must follow beliefs while the Eightfold Path is not required but encouraged
500
What is the holy city for Buddhism?
Lumbini
500
What are the five Kakkars/Articles of Faith (The 5 K's)
Kesh
Kanga
Kara
Kirpan
Kachha
500
Aladdin and Jasmine fly together on what?
A magic carpet
500
What is a covenant?
a special agreement
500
What is the name of the star that many Jewish people wear around their neck?
The Star of David
500
What did the apostles do?
They helped spread Jesus's teachings to others
500
In what country would you find this statue?
Brazil
500
What are the five pillars of islam?
1- Shahada
2- Salat
3- Zakat
4- Sawm
5- Haijj
600
What is the Pope's name?
Pope Francis
600
What is reincarnation?
Being reborn after death
600
Where do Hindu's worship?
What is the name of the holy city for Hinduism?
A Hindu Temple
Varanasi
600
What is Nirvana and how do Buddhists reach it?
Nirvana is a sense of pure enlightenment, peace, and freedom from suffering.
Buddhists reach it by following the Eightfold Path
600
This is the most popular Chinese food in America according to an NBC poll.
General Tso's Chicken
600
Who wears the 5 K's
worn by baptized Sikh men and women known as Khalsa to publicly identify themself as Sikhs.
Long Hair
Small wooden comb
Steel bracelet that symbolizes God
A small sword symbolizing the fight against injustice
a pair of shorts representing the military uniform of Gobind Singh's
600
What was the oscar winning song from this movie?
600
What did Jews agree on with their God?
to follow his laws, worship only him, and in return God promised to be their God and protect them
600
What is the name of the headpiece that Jewish people wear on their heads.
A "yamaka" is a Yiddish word for a small, brimless skullcap, also known as a "kippah" in Hebrew, that is traditionally worn by Jewish men as a sign of reverence and to acknowledge the presence of God.
600
Where did Christianity start to spread rapidly?
The Roman Empire
600
The Sisteen Chapel is located in the Vatican. What turtle loving artist painted it?
Michaelangelo
600
What is the kaaba?
The holiest area (a building in Mecca, Saudi Arabia) Muslims visit at least once