Hinduism
What is karma?
The law of cause and effect, where a person's actions influence their future.
Who founded Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.
Who is the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
Who is the founder and prophet of Islam?
Muhammad
What is dharma?
The “right” way of living.
What is nirvana?
The ultimate state of enlightenment and freedom from suffering and samsara.
What is the house of worship for Judaism?
The Synagogue.
Who do Christians believe Jesus is?
The Son of God and the Messiah
What is the holy text of Islam?
The Quran
What is the word for “The freedom from the cycle of samsara and the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
Moksha
What are the Four Noble Truths?
The truth of suffering (Dukkha), 2) The cause of suffering (Samudaya), 3) The end of suffering (Nirodha), 4) The path leading to the end of suffering (Magga).
What are the Torah and Tanakh, and how are they related?
The Torah is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible, and the Tanakh is the complete Hebrew Bible, including the Torah, Prophets, and Writings.
What is a Messiah, and how do the Jewish and Christian views differ?
A Messiah is a savior or liberator. Christians believe Jesus is the Messiah, while Jews await a future Messiah.
What is the Islamic house of worship?
A Mosque
The sacred river that Hindus use to “purify their soul”.
The Ganges River
What is the name of the Buddhist holy text?
The Tripitaka
Which Jewish holiday is “The Day of Atonement” (Ask for Forgiveness)?
Yom Kippur
What are the major celebrations of Christmas and Easter, and what do they celebrate?
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, while Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus from the dead.
What is The Hajj?
The pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, which is a religious duty for Muslims.
What is the caste system, and what are the names of the 5 castes (jobs)?
A social hierarchy in Hindu society
The five castes are Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors & kings), Vaishyas (merchants), Sudras (laborers), and Untouchables.
What are two similarities and two differences between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Similarities: Both believe in karma and reincarnation.
Differences: Hinduism has a caste system, while Buddhism does not, and Buddhism emphasizes the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
What are two things Moses is known for in Judaism?
Leading the Israelites out of Egypt (the Exodus) and receiving the Ten Commandments on Mount Sinai.
What did Martin Luther do?
He initiated the Protestant Reform by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church.
What is the difference between Sunni and Shia?
Sunni Muslims (majority) believe in the elected leadership after Muhammad's death, while Shia Muslims (minority) believe leadership should stay within Muhammad's family.