Islam
What are adherents of Islam called?
Muslim
What does the Christian canon consist of?
Old and New Testament
What are the type main types of Jews?
Orthodox and Reform
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
To end the cycle of samsara/to real Enlightenment
Do Hindus have a linear or circular word view and what is it called?
circular - samsara
What is the Islamic word for 'God'?
Allah
How is the bible interpreted by the majority of Christians?
As a metaphorical text that conveys important messages and teachings.
What does the TaNaK consist of? (Hebrew terms for full points)
Torah - Law, Nevi'im - Prophets, Ketuvim - Writings
What are the two major types of Buddhism?
Theravada and Mahayana
Why are some sacred texts restricted to certain people?
the Caste system in India dictates who can read what
How was the Qur'an revealed?
It was revealed by Allah through the Angel Gabriel to the Prophet Muhammad
Which books make up the Pentateuch and the Synoptic Gospels?
First 5 books and Matthew, Mark and Luke
How many Mitzvot are in the Torah? And what are they?
613
What does the Tripitaka consist of?
Three baskets - the first rules for monks and nuns, the second is Dharma - the teachings of Buddha and the third is special doctrine/further teachings
Which texts are considered the most authoritative? Are these texts the most accessed?
The Vedas (Shruit) not the most accessed
Why are the 114 surah in the Qur'an sacred for Muslims? And why is the most sacred version in Arabic?
They are consider sacred because they are the direct words of Allah. Arabic is the un-altered words/not translated.
Explain the synoptic hypothesis
Mark was written first, Matthew was authored by Mark and Matthew and Q, Luke was authored by Mark and Luke and Q
According to the majority of Jews, who wrote the Torah?
Moses wrote the Torah after G-d revealed it to him on Mt Sinai.
What are the four noble truths?
1. life is suffering
2. the cause of suffering
3. suffering can end
4. the way to end suffering
Explain the Hindu understanding of Dharma
every living thing has specific roles and purpose - must be adhered to keep the world in order
What is the Hadith and how is it viewed by Muslims?
The Hadith is complementary to the Qur'an, although, it is authored by humans. It is the teachings/actions/stories of the Prophet.
How has the Christian canon evolved over time?
Built on the Jewish Torah, New Testament had books added for Catholics
Explain the Talmud and how it is used by adherents.
Talmud made up of Gemara and Mishnah. Used as complimentary to the TaNaK and consists of more precise rules for Jews.
Who authored the Tripitaka and why do Mahayana Buddhists consider the third basket less sacred than the first two?
500 of Buddha's followers not long after his death, Theravada Buddhists were responsible for writing all three baskets and therefore more aligned with their teachings/interpretation
Outline the content of the Bhagavad Gita
A conversation between Prince Arjuna and God - Krishna about Dharma