World Religions Review

Major holiday to remember Jewish slavery and exodus from Egypt

“cosmic man” whose sacrifice by the gods created all life

The majority of Muslims in the world are...

Jewish “Teacher”; some lead congregations, some teach, some do kosher work

one’s role in life and society; cannot be changed

All of the following are strictly monotheistic EXCEPT

Circumcision of a Jewish male 8 days after birth; he is given his name

Salam =

True or false - a pillar of Islam requires Muslims to donate a percentage of money to charity

reincarnation (cycle of rebirth)

indigenous people of India

Which of the following is not one of China's three teachings (three philosophies)?

being released from the cycle of samsara

A Pillar of Islam - make a pilgrimage to Mecca one a lifetime

The Buddha was once...

Holiday commemorating a military victory of the Israelites

Muslim spiritual leader

According to Buddhism, what must you follow to end suffering and reach Nirvana?

the belief in many gods

According to the Buddha...

Jihad =

the belief in one god

a.k.a. “temple” – the place of worship for Jews

Spiritually "dirty" individuals deemed unfit for the caste system

True or false - I completed my study guide already

Which of the following is not traditionally worn by Jewish men?

Main Jewish holy text; first 5 books of Moses

Sky burials are practiced in remote mountainous regions by...

your actions in this life decide your fate in future lives

Islam =

Confucian virtues of knowing your role in society and venerating your ancestors

oldest Hindu religious text

Holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year

Jewish Dietary Laws

Holiest Jewish holiday; Day of Atonement

Suras =

part of the world’s longest poem (all about the dharma of a warrior)

Which of the following is NOT a Pillar of Islam?

Weekly day of rest and prayer, Friday evening to Saturday evening

a virtue of respect for one’s parents, elders, and ancestors

the main creator god of Hinduism

An example of a polytheistic religion is

True or false - a pillar of Islam requires Muslims to make a pilgrimage to Iran

What religious symbol represents the opposite and the interdependent?

Indo-Europeans who migrated to India and created the caste system

cube-shaped shrine in Mecca

Muslim holy text

Islamic code of law

Minority of Muslims; governments are run by ayatollahs

Reaching Nirvana requires one to reach a state of...