Judaism
Where was Judaism founded?
The Middle East, Canaan, Israel
What do Christians believe in that's called the father, son and holy spirit?
Trinity
What is the name of God in Islam?
Allah
Hinduism originated in Indus River Valley, what other religion also originated in this region?
Buddhism
A place of worship for Buddhist is called a...
Temple
Alternative Accepted Answers: monastery, stupa (shrine), or pagoda.
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Who did God give the 10 commandments to?
Moses
Who is the final prophet?
Mohammed
One holy text is called the Upanishads, what is the other called?
Vedas
How is Siddhartha Guatama important to Buddhism?
1. Founder
2. Buddha
3. Enlightened one
What rules should people follow in Judaism?
10 commandments
There are two sections of their holy book, the Bible. What are both sections called?
The Old and New Testaments
What do Muslims follow that include Shahada (profession of faith), Salah (prayer), Zakat (alms-giving), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).
Five pillars of faith
"What you do in this life (your actions on Earth) will affect your soul in the next life" is the meaning of what word?
Karma
Also known as the "middle way", followers believe in this framework for ending suffering and achieving enlightenment here on Earth.
Eightfold path
What is one holy city for Jews?
Jerusalem
According to the New Testament accounts, how many days passed between the crucifixion of Jesus and His resurrection?
AND on which day of the week is the resurrection traditionally celebrated by Christians?
3 days; Sunday aka "Easter Sunday"
What are two holy cities in Islam?
Mecca and Jerusalem
-Medina is also accepted
What river is sacred to Hindu believers that washes away sin?
Ganges
What are the 2 holy texts of Buddhism?
Tripitaka and Sutras
What are the 2 holy texts for Jews?
Torah and Tanakh
Christianity expanded across the Roman Empire as its extensive road system linked distant territories, and soldiers who converted to the faith carried its teachings with them wherever they went. What is this an example of?
Cultural Diffusion
What was given by God as a sign of God's promise to his people.
Ka'bah
What are two holidays Hindus celebrate?
Divali (Diwali) and Holi
What is the holiday where Buddhist celebrate of the founder's birth, enlightenment, and death.
Vesak