Ancient World Religions

This holy book is sacred to Judaism and includes the Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy.

Belief that there is only 1 God is called . . .

What is food that is prepared according to Jewish law called?

What is a Jewish teacher called?

"Life is full of suffering" is one of the . . .

The 12 men that followed Jesus closely and spread his teachings.

This Hindu holy book is called "the book of knowledge."

This event refers to Jesus rising from the dead and appearing to his followers.

Belief in many gods is called . . .

What is a house of worship for the Jewish people called?

These laws reflect the laws of the prophet Muhammad.

This Aryan prince rejected Hinduism and became the "Enlightened One", #the Buddha.

Muslim house of worship

These Buddhists temples are shaped like domes and often have colorful banner/flags flying over them.

Hanukah celebrates the birth of Jesus of Nazareth.

He is the last and greatest prophet of Allah.

This religion does not practice conversion, yet it is the 3rd largest in the world.

This Chinese philosophy teaches you that nature is to be respected.

Siddhartha Gautama considered himself to be a god.

How many gods do Hindus worship?

This Arabic term is how Muslims refer to God. It means "the One."

Messiah is the term for the savior of the Jewish people.

This religion believes in baptism as a sign of being "born again."

The weekly day of worship and rest observed by the Jews, Christians, & Muslims.

This author of much if the New Testament once persecuted Christians. His conversion would make him a powerful voice.

Theravada Buddhists see the Buddha as a god.

The holy book to Islam, based on the teachings of Muhammad.

This pilgrimage to Mecca is required by Muslims around the world.

The 10 Commandments formed the basic moral laws for many countries.

The holiest site in Islam.

Between Confucianism & Taoism, which philosophy focuses on society more?

Islam is Arabic for . . .

The Hindu belief that people pass through many lives is called . . .

Mahayana Buddhists see the Buddha as a teacher.

Which one is the greatest shared belief among Christianity, Islam, & Judaism?

Ramadan is . . .

What is the ultimate goal of a Buddhist?

This Chinese philosophy teaches that you should treat others with honor.

Jewish celebration of becoming a responsible believer in Yahweh (13th B'day).

In Muslim countries today, it is typical for women to receive . . .