Ancient Greece
Were the ancient Greeks monotheistic or polytheistic? Give examples to prove your point.
Polytheistic because they believed in many gods (ex. Zeus, Hades, Athena, etc.)
Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic? Prove your answer.
Polytheistic because Hindus believe in many gods (ex. Vishnu, Krishna, etc.)
What is the major similarity between Christianity and Judaism?
Both are monotheistic (they believe in one god)
Who is considered the founder of Christianity and when was this person born?
Jesus -- born in the year 0.
Who is Muhammad?
The last and greatest prophet according to Islam.
What is the name for mortals who were favored by the gods? Give an example of one.
Heroes -- Hercules!
In what part of the world is Hinduism the predominant religion?
South Asia
Who did God choose to settle in Canaan?
Abraham
Christianity and Judaism are both monotheistic (they believe in one god), while Christianity differs from Hinduism because Hindus are polytheistic (they believe in many gods)
What is the name for the holy scriptures of Islam?
The Qur'an.
Why might the ancient Greeks have been afraid of upsetting Poseidon?
Because he had the power to bring storms and earthquakes to the sea.
Based on the Hindu creation story, who was responsible for all creation?
Brahma
Who did God choose to free the Israelites? What did this person free them from?
What is the symbol of Christianity?
The cross
Name two of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Stating one's faith in Allah, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage to Mecca
Who did Zeus defeat in the ancient Greek creation story?
Cronus
What symbol is associated with Vishnu?
Snake
What are the Ten Commandments? Give an example of one.
Rules or laws that Jewish people live by as given to them by God. (ex. belief in one god, do not steal, etc.)
Explain one of Jesus' main teachings and give an example to support it.
One of Jesus' teachings was to love your neighbor. He showed this in many ways -- one example was in the Good Samaritan -- a man was attacked and as a result, lying on the ground. Two men passed by him and did not help him. The third man helped him and offered to return to check on him. This man loved his neighbor as he loved himself.
Why do Muslims fast during Ramadan?
To practice self-discipline and to be grateful for what they have.
Describe the ancient Greeks' beliefs and behaviors regarding the afterlife.
They believed that when one dies, their soul is reborn into a new body. The better one lived their life, the better their afterlife will be. There are certain behaviors connected to this -- tombs were decorated and the dead were buried with their favorite things so they would have them in the afterlife. The dead were buried with a coin under their mouth to pay for their journey across the River Styx.
How are the Hindu beliefs in karma and moksha connected?
Karma is the belief that the way you spend your life impacts your reincarnation either negatively or positively. Moksha is freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
What Jewish value is emphasized during the Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah celebrations?
Personal responsibility -- this celebration marks the point in a Jewish child's life where they become responsible for their own actions.
What is salvation and how is Jesus connected to this?
Being freed from sin and the consequences of sin. Jesus died on the cross to provide salvation to the Christians.
When Muslims die, their soul returns to God. Based on how they lived their lives, they will either go to to the garden of eternity or to hell.