Hinduism
This is the most sacred river in Hinduism, believed to purify sins.
What is the Ganges (Ganga)?
The founder of Buddhism, originally a prince named Siddhartha Gautama.
Who is the Buddha?
The holy book of Christianity, divided into the Old and New Testaments.
What is the Bible?
The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word of God as revealed to Muhammad.
What is the Quran (Koran)?
The weekly day of rest and worship in Judaism, beginning at sundown on Friday.
What is Shabbat (Sabbath)?
This Hindu god is known as the destroyer and part of the Trimurti.
Who is Shiva?
The state of liberation from suffering and the cycle of rebirth in Buddhism.
What is nirvana?
This Christian holiday celebrates the resurrection of Jesus.
What is Easter?
The pilgrimage to Mecca that every able Muslim must make at least once.
What is the Hajj?
The Hebrew Bible’s first five books, also called the Torah.
What are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy?
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism is called this.
What is samsara?
These are the Buddha’s teachings on the nature of suffering and how to end it.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The place where Jesus is believed to have delivered the Sermon on the Mount.
What is the Mount of Beatitudes?
The Islamic declaration of faith: "There is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is his..."
What is "Messenger" (or Prophet)?
This holiday, known as the Festival of Lights, celebrates the rededication of the Temple.
What is Hanukkah?
This ancient Sanskrit text is a key scripture of Hinduism, containing the Bhagavad Gita.
What is the Mahabharata?
The Buddhist term for non-violence and compassion toward all living beings.
What is ahimsa?
The first four books of the New Testament, detailing Jesus’ life and teachings.
What are the Gospels?
The five daily prayers Muslims are required to perform.
What is Salah (or Salat)?
The Jewish New Year, marked by reflection and the blowing of the shofar.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
The four main social classes in Hinduism’s traditional caste system are called this.
What are varnas?
This branch of Buddhism emphasizes meditation and is prominent in Japan.
What is Zen Buddhism?
The Protestant movement began when this man nailed his 95 Theses to a church door.
Who was Martin Luther?
The two main branches of Islam, which split after Muhammad’s death.
What are Sunni and Shia?
The sacred agreement between God and the Jewish people, starting with Abraham.
What is the Covenant?