Beliefs and Teachings
What is monotheism?
Belief in one God.
What is prayer?
Talking to God.
What is the Holy book of Christianity?
Bible
Which religions are monotheistic?
Islam and Christianity
If someone believes in multiple gods, what religion do they practice?
Hinduism
The belief in many gods is called?
Polytheism
What religion requires believers to pray 5 times a day?
Islam
What is the Holy book of Islam?
Quran
Which religions believe in reincarnation?
Buddhism and Hinduism
A person wants to find peace, but they don't particularly believe in any God or gods. What religion fits them best?
Buddhism
What is reincarnation?
The belief that you are reborn after death.
Quiet thinking to focus the mind is known as?
Meditation
What are the Vedas?
Sacred texts of Hinduism.
What is one MAJOR difference between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Hinduism believes in gods, Buddhism does not.
Someone travels very far to visit an important religious place because it is part of their faith. What is this practice called?
Pilgrimage
To end suffering or reach Nirvana(enlightenment) was the goal of what religion?
Buddhism
Christianity
What does the cross represent?
The sacrifice of Jesus.
What is one SIMILARITY between Islam and Christianity?
Any correct examples will be accepted.
Someone says, "My religion teaches me how to treat others and what is right and wrong." What is the PURPOSE of religion in this example?
To guide behavior / provide moral rules
What is Karma?
The belief that one action can have a negative or positive impact on your future.
Why do religions have rituals?
To show beliefs and bring people together.
Why are sacred texts important in religions?
They teach and guide moral behavior.
Why is it important to learn about different religions?
To understand others and respect differences.
Someone says, "Even though we all believe different things, I think religions are trying to teach people how to live good lives." Agree or disagree? Explain.
Answers may vary, but students must explain their answer.