Spring Semester World Religions Review

This is comprised of the following books: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, & Deuteronomy.

The creator god, known for giving the Vedas to humanity

"Almsgiving"; % of a Muslim's annual income that gets donated to the poor & needy:

In what language does the Qur'an need to be written in to be considered authentic?

What is this?

This is the name for a Buddhist monk:

This is the name of the holy city on the River Ganges where many Hindu funeral rites take place:

Which TWO geographical areas are most sacred to Jews?

What was the original name of the Buddha?

What would you find in the center of a synagogue? (Hint: this is where the Torah is read from)

Which quote best sums up the main theme of the Decree on Ecumenism?

The central teachings of the Buddha are known as:

The destroyer god, closely connected with the River Ganges

Abraham nearly sacrifices Isaac here; both Temples are built here as well

Buddhists believe in the concept of anatma, or no-self, because Buddhists believe one's existence is:

Confirmed the Catholic Biblical Canon, the Sacraments, and the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist

Select the appropriate way a Jew would write the name of the Lord:

What city hosts the hajj, and is home to the kaaba?

What is this?

This is the place within the synagogue where the Torah is stored. Similar to a tabernacle.

This is the tree that Buddha sat under when he achieved enlightenment:

This is an acronym Jews use to refer to their bible.

The Hebrew word "shema" means what?

How many traditional Jewish laws are there?

Which German monk protested against the Church's corrupt selling of indulgences?

Shruti writings that are concerned with the cycle of rebirth & liberation from the cycle of rebirth

This is the typical name for a Jewish place of worship

When studying Judaism, it is acceptable to refer to the Hebrew Scriptures as the Old Testament.

Muslims cannot ingest anything, even life-saving medication, during the daylight hours of Ramadan.

This is the holiest month in Islam, where Muslims fast during the hours of daylight.

Which flower creates an acronym summarizing John Calvin's theology?

At Jewish weddings, what is broken to signify the destruction of the Temple?

This event marks a boy or girl officially becoming a son or daughter of the Commandment.

5 times daily prayer

This branch stripped away the things from Judaism that made it difficult for Jews to integrate into secular society

All are Kosher laws except...

Nirvana most closely is translated to "pure bliss".

The Hindu concept of "dharma" refers to an individual's duty in life

The most important Veda is the Rig Veda

This word refers to the scattering of Jews from their homeland

What is this?

"There is no god but God, and Muhammad is the Messenger of God"

"Fasting" - refers to the challenge of fasting during Ramadan

Jews are allowed to enter the Dome of the Rock, and pray publicly on the Temple Mount

Shia Muslims believe Ali, Muhammad's _________, should have succeeded Muhammad as the leader of Islam.

What TWO foods will Jews who keep Kosher not consume together?

The East-West Schism split Christianity into two: the Western Roman Church, and the Eastern...

The Hindu spring festival, known for throwing colored powder and water at one another celebrating good over evil

Which option is NOT a function of a synagogue?

Holiest shrine in Islam - built by Abraham & Ishmael

What is this?

The divine mother - also appears as Devi, Durga, and Kali

This word refers to the chapters, or sections, of the Qur'an

Select the class that is NOT included in the Hindu caste system:

The Four Noble Truths state that life is filled with ________, and to eliminate it, we need to eliminate ________.

Establishes monotheism by entering into a covenant with God; ✡ ✝ ☪ all trace their roots back to him.

This is the traditional site of the birth of Buddha. Now, this is the site of the Maya Devi Temple.

If organized into one group, this Christian group would be the second-largest in the United States after Roman Catholics

The statement of Muslim belief and the most important pillar:

What does this mean?

Ultimate reality

Avatar of Vishnu; god of love; charioteer and counsel to Arjuna in the Bhagavad Gita

This word means "lying beyond the range of ordinary perception"

What can Jews do on Shabbat?

This term means "anointed one"

This is the holiest holiday in Judaism

The preserver god, known for his many avatars

Israel (the land) is also known as...

What is this?

What is the percentage of annual income Muslims donate as zakat?

Muhammad was formally educated and could read and write extremely well.

Which branch of Judaism strictly observes all of G-d's laws, including separation of men & women during worship

The major beliefs and practices of Islam can be summed up in the...

The term for an incarnation of a Hindu god, especially Vishnu, in human or animal form

This word means "story"; it contains the sayings and stories of Muhammad's life:

What is this place?

Before Buddha saw the 4 Sights, he was a Hindu brahmin

SELECT TWO: A ________ is attached to a doorpost to sanctify a Jewish ___________.

In a house that keeps Kosher, there will be two sets of dishes: one for meat meals, and one for dairy meals.

The spiritual state Muslims must reach before taking part in the Hajj

"Hear O Israel, the Lord is our God, the Lord is one..."

Traditionally, Judaism as a formalized religion was established after...

When does Shabbat start?

Christians : Church :: Muslims : ___________

Select the option that was NOT one of the Four Sights:

In Buddhism, this refers to the teachings of the Buddha. In Hinduism, it refers to one's duties in life.

In the Quran, the name Isa refers to whom?

Who do Muslims believe was almost sacrificed by their father at the request of God?

What holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

This word means "commandment"

Buddhism originated after _______________, but before _______________.

What is this?

The word "Islam" means what?

The Eightfold Path is also called the Middle Way.

This text contains case studies and example scenarios that help Jews follow the Law.