List a common practice in Islam Religion
•Modesty in clothing- Veiling
•Rereading/ reciting the Quran daily
• Halal living- dietary laws
What is known as the 'Soul' or 'Spirit' of an individual in Hinduism?
Atman
Buddha is not the Buddhist God – he is known as a...
a revered teacher
The Bible is broken into two testaments, what are they?
The Old Testament and the New Testament
Which Jewish practice is often done when a baby boy is born to show a covenantal sign between God and Abraham’s descendants
Circumcision
List the main Prophets of Islam
Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus). Muhammad though is the final prophet
Explain Karma
Act in the best possible way in order to receive good karma.
Bad karma for a person who commits an evil act. As a result, the person might suffer in their next life
Samsara is the cycle of _____________.
rebirth
Which of the following is NOT in the New Testament of the Bible- Matthew, Mark, Genesis, Luke, John, Psalms
Genesis, Psalms
List 2 Jewish practices that are no longer done in Christian Religion
Circumcision, Dietary Laws, Shabbat, Sacrifices, Passover, Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Which of the 5 pillars refers to Pilgrimage?
Which of the 5 Pillars refers to Fasting?
Shahada, Salah, Sawm, Zakat, Hajj
Pilgrimage = Hajj
Fasting = Sawm
Dharma Refers to...
ones prescribed duties that they should follow
Karma is found in which other religion besides Buddhism?
Hinduism
Explain the concept of the Trinity
The Three Persons of the Trinity:
List the two types of Prayers that Jewish followers do at mornings and/or nights
Modeh Ani & The Shema
Explain the difference between Halal and Haran food. List 2 foods that are Haran.
Halal = foods allowed (fruit, veg, dairy, some meats)
Haran = prohibited food (pork, alcohol, gelatine, shellfish, predatory animals)
List 4 practices of Hinduism
•Vegetarianism
•Fasting
•Namaste (palms together) is a respectful greeting
•Worship
•saris for women and dhotis or kurtas for men
•Arranged marriages are common
List the 4 noble truths
•To live is to suffer
•Attachment to objects is the cause of suffering
•Suffering can be ended
• The end is in the eightfold path
Explain how the Bible is different from other sacred texts
What do Jewish followers believe about the Messiah?
Jews believe the Messiah has not yet come
Explain the difference between how the Quran can be interpreted compared to the Christian Bible
Quran = more literal, cannot be interpreted in different ways
Bible= uses more human language, metaphors, open to interpretation
Explain Samsara and Moksha
Samsara: Hindus believe life is a cycle in which they are born, live, die and are reborn (reincarnation).
Moksha: Freedom from the cycle of rebirth. It is the ultimate goal in Hinduism
Explain the concept of Nirvana
If people end their suffering then Nirvana (peace) can be achieved.
Attaining nirvana, or reaching enlightenment, means extinguishing the three fires of greed, delusion and hatred.
List at least 5 of the 7 the sacraments in Christianity (extra 100 points for all 7)
Baptism, Confirmation, communion, Reconciliation, Marriage, Ordination or Holy Orders, Anointing of the sick
The Sacred Jewish text called the Talmud is broken into two parts, what are they called?
•Mishnah: The written compilation of Jewish oral laws.
•Gemara: Commentary on the Mishnah.