Judaism
Who is considered to be the father of the Jewish faith?
Abraham
What is the Trinity?
God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit
In what country did Hinduism begin?
India
What is God called in Islam?
Allah
This person is credited with starting Buddhism.
Siddhartha Gautama
Who led the Israelites out of Egypt and toward the Promised Land?
Moses
What are the two parts of the Bible?
Old Testament and New Testament
What are the sacred texts called?
the Vedas
Who is credited with beginning Islam and where was he born?
Muhammad - Mecca, Saudi Arabia
According to the Universal Truths, everything in life is always ___.
changing
Why are descendants of Abraham called Israelites?
Abraham's son, Isaac, had a son called Jacob. Jacob was also called Israel.
There are 3 basic divisions of Christianity. Name two.
Orthodox, Protestant, Roman Catholic
What is the code of behavior called?
dharma
What are the two main branches of Islam?
Sunni and Shi'ites (or Shia)
The one word found in EACH of the Four Noble Truths is ___.
suffering
Why is Jerusalem so important to Jews?
ancient capital of Israel and the site of the orginal temple
Where did the first churches meet?
In homes or any safe place
What is the fundamental teaching of Hinduism?
a person's basic nature is not confined to the body or the mind
Why do Muslims not believe in creating images in their mosques?
Worship of images is forbidden and no artist can accurately represent the beauty of Allah's creation
The one word found in EACH of the Eightfold Path is ___.
right
There are three basic groups of Jews. Name two of them.
Orthodox, Conservative, and Reform
What items are used in the Communion and what do they represent?
Fruit of the vine - Jesus' blood
Bread - Jesus' body
What is the general name for God in Hinduism?
Brahman
Name the 5 pillars of Islam
Declaration of faith, prayer, almsgiving, fasting, pilgrimage
There are Five Precepts that are guidelines for daily life. Name one.
Do not harm or kill living things - Do not take things unless they are freely given - Lead a decent life - Do not speak unkindly or tell lies - Do not abuse drugs or drink alcohol