Sacred Texts
Hymns, prayers, and teachings make up this collection of sacred Hindu literature.
The Vedas
According to Islamic belief, this merchant from Mecca received revelations from God (Allah) via an angel around 610 CE.
Respect and honor for elder family members, a concept central to Confucianism.
Filial piety.
In Hinduism, this is the term for a person's actions, which determine their status in the next life through reincarnation.
Karma
This sacred agreement between God and the Hebrew people is a central idea in Judaism.
Covenant
This Christian holy book consists of the Old Testament (the Hebrew Bible) and the New Testament, which contains the Gospels.
The Bible
Considered by Christians to be the Son of God, his life and teachings are the foundation of Christianity.
Jesus
This Chinese belief held that a ruler had the support of heavenly spirits, but that this support could be withdrawn if the ruler governed poorly.
Mandate of Heaven
In Hinduism, this term refers to the law, duty, and obligation to live an honorable life.
Dharma
Passed down from God to Moses, these rules, including prohibitions against stealing and murder, form the basis of Jewish law.
Ten Commandments
The central teachings of Judaism are found in this text, which is made up five sacred books
The Torah
Considered the "father of the Jewish people," he made a sacred covenant with God.
Abraham
The five essential practices that every Muslim is required to follow.
The Five Pillars
In Hinduism, the endless rebirth of souls is known as this.
Reincarnation
This theme of historical study, involving the movement of communities, connects to the scattering of populations like the Jewish people from their homeland
diaspora
The followers of Confucius compiled his sayings into this work.
The Analects
The Founder of Confucianism, this Chinese philosopher and teacher lived during a time of frequent wars and believed society could be improved by reviving traditional values.
Confucius
This set of guidelines in Buddhism, including "right action" and "right mindfulness," is the way to remove desire and end suffering.
Eightfold Path.
In Hinduism, this is the ultimate unchanging reality and the source of the universe. The goal is to unite one's soul with it.
Brahman
These twelve special disciples of Jesus were given the task of spreading his message.
The Apostles
This holy book of Islam is considered by Muslims to be the direct words of God as revealed to its founding prophet.
Qur'an (Koran)
Born a prince in the 6th century BCE, he gave up worldly possessions to seek enlightenment, in the process founding Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
According to Buddhist teachings, this is a state of happiness and peace, attained by becoming enlightened and shedding all desires.
The ultimate goal for devout Hindus is to achieve this state of liberation, ending the cycle of rebirth and merging their soul with Brahman.
Moksha
This central Christian belief holds that Jesus rose from the dead three days after his death, proving he was a holy savior.
Resurrection