World Religions Review

Holiday that celebrates the Jewish New Year

your actions in this life decide your fate in future lives

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

Suras =

cube-shaped shrine in Mecca

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

the main creator god of Hinduism

Islamic code of law

An example of a polytheistic religion is

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

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

Main Jewish holy text; first 5 books of Moses

Which of the following is NOT a Pillar of Islam?

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

Jihad =

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

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

Jewish Dietary Laws

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

indigenous people of India

Islam =

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

According to the Buddha...

The Buddha was once...

Muslim holy text

Minority of Muslims; governments are run by ayatollahs

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

oldest Hindu religious text

Major holiday to remember Jewish slavery and exodus from Egypt

the belief in one god

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

being released from the cycle of samsara

Salam =

Spiritually "dirty" individuals deemed unfit for the caste system

Muslim spiritual leader

True or false - I completed my study guide already

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

Holiday commemorating a military victory of the Israelites

All of the following are strictly monotheistic EXCEPT

Holiest Jewish holiday; Day of Atonement

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

the belief in many gods

The majority of Muslims in the world are...

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

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

reincarnation (cycle of rebirth)

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

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

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

What religious symbol represents the opposite and the interdependent?