Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Christianity
Judaism
100

List a common practice in Islam Religion

•Modesty in clothing- Veiling

•Rereading/ reciting the Quran daily

• Halal living- dietary laws

100

What is known as the 'Soul' or 'Spirit' of an individual in Hinduism? 

Atman

100

Buddha is not the Buddhist God – he is known as a...

a revered teacher

100

The Bible is broken into two testaments, what are they?

The Old Testament and the New Testament

100

Which Jewish practice is often done when a baby boy is born to show a covenantal sign between God and Abraham’s descendants

Circumcision

200

List the main Prophets of Islam

Adam, Ibrahim (Abraham), Musa (Moses), Isa (Jesus). Muhammad though is the final prophet

200

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

200

Samsara is the cycle of _____________.

rebirth

200

Which of the following is NOT in the New Testament of the Bible- Matthew, Mark, Genesis, Luke, John, Psalms

Genesis, Psalms

200

List 2 Jewish practices that are no longer done in Christian Religion

Circumcision, Dietary Laws, Shabbat, Sacrifices, Passover, Bar/Bat Mitzvah

300

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

300

Dharma Refers to... 

ones prescribed duties that they should follow

300

Karma is found in which other religion besides Buddhism?

Hinduism

300

Explain the concept of the Trinity

The Three Persons of the Trinity:

  1. God the Father – the Creator of the universe, loving and all-powerful.
  2. God the Son (Jesus Christ) – God in human form, who lived on Earth, died, and rose again to save humanity.
  3. God the Holy Spirit – God's presence and power active in the world and in believers today
300

List the two types of Prayers that Jewish followers do at mornings and/or nights

Modeh Ani & The Shema

400

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)

400

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

400

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

400

Explain how the Bible is different from other sacred texts

  • Focuses on God's relationship with humanity, especially through Jesus 
  • Used for worship, moral guidance, and understanding Christian beliefs
  • Can interpreted different (metaphors)
  • Other texts often more explicit and include rituals and traditions
400

What do Jewish followers believe about the Messiah?

Jews believe the Messiah has not yet come

500

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

500

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

500

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.

500

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

500

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.