Judaism
This sacred text contains the laws and teachings of Judaism.
The Torah
The holy book of Christianity.
The Bible
The holy book of Islam.
The Qur’an
Hindus believe in many gods, but they are all part of this universal spirit.
Brahman
The founder of Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
Confucianism is based on the teachings of this Chinese philosopher.
Confucius
The special agreement between God and the Jewish people.
The Covenant
Christians believe this figure is the Messiah and Son of God.
Jesus Christ
The prophet considered the founder of Islam.
Muhammad
The moral duty or obligation one must follow in Hinduism.
Dharma
The Four Noble Truths focus on the nature of this human experience.
Suffering
The respect one owes to their superiors and inferiors is called this.
Filial Piety
Jewish spiritual leaders such as Isaiah and Jeremiah who delivered God’s messages.
The Prophets
The followers of Jesus who spread his teachings after his death were known as these.
Apostles (or Disciples)
The five basic duties that all Muslims are expected to follow.
The Five Pillars of Islam
Good or bad actions that affect one’s future life.
Karma
The Eightfold Path is a guide for reaching this state of enlightenment.
Nirvana
According to Confucianism, rulers must set a good example for their people by practicing this virtue.
Leading with virtue (or moral example)
Name one challenge Jewish people faced in preserving their religion throughout history.
Diaspora, persecution, Holocaust
Name one similarity and one difference between Judaism and Christianity.
Similarity: Monotheism, shared Old Testament
Difference: Belief in Jesus as Messiah
Muslims pray facing this holy city.
Mecca
Hindus believe the soul is reborn in a cycle called this.
Reincarnation
Buddhism places a heavy influence on clearing and controlling one's mind through this.
Meditation
Confucianism is not a religion but is better described as this.
A philosophy or ethical system
This weekly day of rest and worship is central to Jewish practice.
The Sabbath (Shabbat)
The Christian concept of salvation is based on this belief.
Faith in Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection
Name two ways Islam spread quickly after Muhammad’s death.
Trade, conquest, missionaries, cultural exchange
The ultimate spiritual goal in Hinduism—release from the cycle of rebirth.
Moksha
Buddhism is neither Monotheistic or Polytheistic because Buddhists.
Don't worship gods
Confucianism strongly influenced the culture and government of this country.
China