6 Major World Religions Review

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

founded by Siddhartha Gautama; belief in nirvana; follow Eightfold Path

What is the holy book of Sikhism?

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

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

Guru Nanak founded what religion?

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

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

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

After Jesus was executed, followers believe he

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

Judaism has influenced what two other major world religions?

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

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

Most Hindus today live in_____.

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

Most Jews believe their Messiah, promised by the prophet Isaiah, hasn’t come, but will one day.

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

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

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

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

What is the most sacred of Sikh shrines?

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

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

After Muhammad’s death, Muslim scholars developed this law code to regulate daily life.

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

The "enlightened leaders" that contributed to the Sikh religion

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

Monotheistic religion; founder is Abraham, Hebrew Bible is holy book

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

After Jesus's death, ____ and other leaders spread his message & founded Christian communities.

______________ became a prophet and founded the religion of Islam.

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

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

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