Christianity
In which region did Christianity originate?
Answer: The Levant region of the Middle East (modern-day Israel and Palestine)
Where did Islam originate?
Answer: Mecca, in modern-day Saudi Arabia
Which country is Hinduism mainly practiced in?
Answer: India
What is the holy text of Judaism?
Answer: The Torah
Where was Buddhism founded?
Answer: India
What are the two main sacraments participated in by Christians as depicted in their worship services?
Answer: Baptism and Communion
What is the sacred text that guides the religion of Islam?
Answer: The Qur'an
What is the supreme god in Hinduism, often expressed in different forms?
Answer: Brahman
What is the day of rest in Judaism?
Answer: Sabbath (Shabbat)
Who is recognized as the founder of Buddhism?
Answer: Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha
As the world's largest religion, approximately how many followers does Christianity have globally?
Answer: Over 2 billion
Approximately how many followers does Islam have worldwide?
Answer: Over 1.8 billion
Approximately, how many followers does Hinduism have globally?
Answer: Over 1 billion
Name two places where Judaism is most prevalent.
Answer: Israel and the United States
What are the key spiritual practices in Buddhism?
Answer: Meditation and Mindfulness
What is one of the central beliefs of Christianity mentioned in the slides, related to the status of Jesus Christ?
Answer: That Jesus Christ is the Son of God and savior of all people.
Identify three main regions where Islam is practiced.
Answer: North Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Asia
What are two major festivals celebrated in Hinduism?
Answer: Diwali and Holi
Approximately how many Jews are there worldwide?
Answer: Around 15 million
What is the ultimate goal Buddhists seek?
Answer: Nirvana or Enlightenment
Which popular SEASONAL observances are important for Christian believers?
Answer: Easter (celebrating Jesus Christ's resurrection) and Christmas (celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ)
Name two of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Answer: Any two of these - Shahada (Declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting), Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca)
Name two important spiritual concepts in Hinduism.
Answer: Any two of these - Dharma (ethical duties), Karma (cause and effect), Samsara (cycle of birth, death, and reincarnation), and Moksha (liberation from the cycle).
Name one major life milestone celebrated in Judaism.
Answer: Bar Mitzvah or Bat Mitzvah
What's the significant path that guides Buddhists towards Enlightenment?
Answer: The Eightfold Path