Duplicate of 6 Major World Religions Review

Muhammad's revelations were written down in the holy book of Islam, the ________.

belief in nirvana; follow Eightfold Path, believe 4 noble truths

Jewish teacher that traveled and preached, believed by followers to be Son of God and Messiah.

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

After Jesus was executed, followers believe he

Christianity has played a prominent role in the shaping of Western Civilization.

_____ is the belief that the individual soul is reborn in a different form after death.

_____ is a person's actions in this life determining how they will be reborn in the next life.

Essential Buddhist teachings concern the ___ , the basic beliefs about life for Buddhists

______________ became a prophet and founded the religion of Islam.

_____ means Enlightenment; the end of self and a reunion with the Great World Soul

_____, known as the Buddha, was the the founder of Buddhism.

Monotheistic religion; founder is Abraham, Hebrew Bible/ Torah is the sacred text

Jews believe God made a __________ to protect them if they follow his laws.

Judaism has influenced what two other major world religions?

The Five Pillars of Islam include belief, prayer, charity, fasting and hajj, hajj means _____.

The first five books of the Tanakh, includes the laws God revealed to the Jews

Guru Nanak founded what religion?

What is the holy book of Sikhism?

The belief in and worship of one god is called ______.

Hinduism is the oldest active religion with roots & customs dating back more than 4,000 years.

Religion believing in oneness w/Brahman, who has many forms; belief in karma and reincarnation

In Buddhism, the ______ are steps to end desire and suffering.

Most Jews believe their Messiah hasn’t come yet, but will one day.

Islam offers the hope of an afterlife to all who follow the _____________ of Islam.

monotheistic religion; belief that Muhammad was the last prophet of God; holy book is Quran

Most Hindus today live in_____.

Religion believing that 1 God is the same in every religion, everyone is equal, and there is reincarnation after death

The teachings of Jesus were written by his followers, which became the core of the_____.

Jews believe that the prophet _____ led his people out of slavery in Egypt.

Monotheistic religion; Jesus believed to be the Messiah; Holy Bible including New Testament