Spring Semester World Religions Review

What is this?

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

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

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

How many traditional Jewish laws are there?

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

The central teachings of the Buddha are known as:

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

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

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

Buddhism originated after _______________, but before _______________.

What is this?

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

Holiest shrine in Islam - built by Abraham & Ishmael

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

The word "Islam" means what?

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

In the Quran, the name Isa refers to whom?

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

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

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

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

The statement of Muslim belief and the most important pillar:

What holiday marks the end of Ramadan?

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

This word means "commandment"

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

The preserver god, known for his many avatars

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

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

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

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

What is this place?

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

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

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

The Eightfold Path is also called the Middle Way.

Which TWO geographical areas are most sacred to Jews?

What was the original name of the Buddha?

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

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

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

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

This is the name for a Buddhist monk:

The most important Veda is the Rig Veda

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

What is this?

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

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

Which option is NOT a function of a synagogue?

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

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

What does this mean?

This is the typical name for a Jewish place of worship

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nirvana most closely is translated to "pure bliss".

What is this?

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

The destroyer god, closely connected with the River Ganges

What is this?

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

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

5 times daily prayer

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

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

This word refers to the scattering of Jews from their homeland

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

Ultimate reality

The creator god, known for giving the Vedas to humanity

What can Jews do on Shabbat?

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

All are Kosher laws except...

Christians : Church :: Muslims : ___________

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

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

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

"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.

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

What is this?

When does Shabbat start?

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

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

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

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

The Hebrew word "shema" means what?

This term means "anointed one"

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

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