Spring Semester World Religions Review

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

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

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

What is this?

Holiest shrine in Islam - built by Abraham & Ishmael

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

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

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

What is this?

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

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

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

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

How many traditional Jewish laws are there?

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

This term means "anointed one"

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

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

Which option is NOT a function of a synagogue?

What holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

The word "Islam" means what?

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

The statement of Muslim belief and the most important pillar:

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

This is the holiest holiday in Judaism

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

What is this place?

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

Ultimate reality

What is this?

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

What is this?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What is this?

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

Nirvana most closely is translated to "pure bliss".

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

This word refers to the scattering of Jews from their homeland

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

When does Shabbat start?

Which TWO geographical areas are most sacred to Jews?

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

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

This is the name for a Buddhist monk:

All are Kosher laws except...

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

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

What can Jews do on Shabbat?

The destroyer god, closely connected with the River Ganges

What was the original name of the Buddha?

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

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

Christians : Church :: Muslims : ___________

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

The central teachings of the Buddha are known as:

This is the typical name for a Jewish place of worship

In the Quran, the name Isa refers to whom?

What does this mean?

The Eightfold Path is also called the Middle Way.

What is this?

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

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

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

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

This word means "commandment"

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

The preserver god, known for his many avatars

The most important Veda is the Rig Veda

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

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

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

5 times daily prayer

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

The Hebrew word "shema" means what?

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

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

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

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

The creator god, known for giving the Vedas to humanity

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

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

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

Buddhism originated after _______________, but before _______________.