Judaism
Which holiday is the Jewish New Year; associated with the blowing of a shofar and eating apples with honey.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Which of these is another name for the Buddhist concept of the “no-soul?” Hint: "Atman" means soul.
What is Anatman?
Which religion is most popular in Indonesia?
What is Islam?
The universal moral law of cause & effect (actions & consequences)
What is karma?
What is the name for these: The Muslim declaration of faith, prayer, fasting, pilgrimage & giving alms? Hint: There are 5 of them...
What is the 5 Pillars of Islam?
What major event in Jewish history took place in 70 A.D?
What is, the Temple was destroyed?
Name one of the 5 precepts that all Buddhists follow. Hint: These are 5 "Do nots"
What is: do not kill, steal, lie, engage in sexual misconduct, do not take intoxicants?
Which two religions speak out against making idols
What is Judaism & Islam?
Name the group that is not worthy to even be considered part of the caste system.
Who are the Untouchables?
What is the name for the pilgrimage that every Muslim is required to take within their lifetime?
What is Hajj?
A Jewish place of worship and study literally meaning “congregation”
What is the synagogue?
Buddha’s quest was to discover the source of ___________, and how to eliminate it.
What is suffering?
Which religion is monistic in philosophy yet polytheistic in practice for many?
What is Hinduism?
Which Hindu deity is the god of new beginnings who got “a head” in life… an elephant head that is.
Who is Ganesha?
unforgivable sin of associating anything/anyone with Allah
What is shirk?
The most popular and important recitation of Judaism capturing the monotheistic essence of the Jewish faith (Lord is one) Hint: Deuteronomy 6:4-5
What is the Sh'ma?
The name of those who attained enlightenment but refused to enter nirvana in order to help guide others along the path. Hint: Bob
What is Bodhisattva?
The religion most widely practiced in Thailand
What is Buddhism?
What is the ever-revolving wheel of birth, life, death, and rebirth?
What is Samsara?
The place & Year that Muhammad was born.
What is Mecca; 570 A.D.?
Which holiday is considered to be the holiest day of the year; literally means “The Day of Atonement.”
What is Yom Kippur?
Which term refers to when a Bodhisattva helps a Buddhist reach nirvana? A ___________ transfer.
What is merit?
What Christians refer to as the Old Testament is this religion’s foundational Scripture
What is Judaism?
The popular and compassionate Preserver- god who has many avatars (Hindus believe Jesus is one of his avatars)
Who is Vishnu?
The actual definition of "Muslim"
What is "to submit"/"submission"?