Final Exam Review Part 2 Matching

emperor, known a the Magnificent, ruled from 1520-1566, who extended the Ottoman Empire

term for the Jewish scriptures, a combination of three sections

Which of these is NOT considered a part of the Holy Trinity in Christian religion?

Jewish holiday celebrating deliverance from slavery in ancient Egypt

one of the most important Holidays for HIndus, celebrates the beginning of spring

ram's horn blown for ceremonial purposes

father of the "twelve tribes" whose name was changed to Israel

the book, law of God as revealed to Moses and first five books of the Hebrew scriptures

physical sign of the Covenant, done when Jewish boys are one week old

2nd most practiced religion and the fastest growing in the world

demon encountered by Buddha before true enlightenment

Muhammad’s close advisor and immediate successor as ruler

term for the long-awaited savior of the Jewish people

as Saul, Jew who persecuted Christians harshly, had his conversion on the road to Damascus

enlightened one who serves as a model for Buddhists to emulate

spiritual consequence happening to someone because of his actions

American preacher who led an explosion of Evangelical revivals

title for several successive rulers following Muhammad's death

contains bits of scripture and is mounted on doorways of Jewish homes

traditionally, the first head of the Christian Church (the Rock)

book of Christianity, including the old and new testaments

hero of the epic tale, Ramayana, 7th avatar of Vishnu

Mauryan ruler was the first to adopt Buddhism and spread it (used elephants to conquer)

recurring cycle of birth and death

smallest, first major Monotheistic religion, also is an ethnic group (Chosen people)

the first Roman emperor to acknowledge the legitimacy of Christianity

angel who reportedly appeared to Muhammad

The most important religious city to a Muslim is

Ninth month of Islamic calendar, "month of the believers", fasting

goddess of destruction

in Buddhism means every animal and human experiences suffering

system of social stratification, categorizing people in groups: high to low

seven-candle lampstand of the ancient Hebrews (nine for Hanukkah)

German priest, against the Roman Catholic authority, 95 theses, against the sale of indulgences

holy war, or any struggle that keeps a Muslim from devotion to God

became a Persian queen and helped save the Jewish people

holy shrine that is destination of Muslim pilgrims

Jewish New Year

3rd most practiced religion in the world, found mostly in India

most prominent and important avatar of the god Vishnu (flute playing, cow herder)

son of Abraham and father of the Arab peoples

Which of these is not a sacred set of writings in Hinduism?

4th most practiced religion in the world, primary found in Asia (far East and Southeast Asia)

delivered the Hebrew people from Egyptian captivity, received the ten commandments from God

World Universal Soul (every living thing is part of it), why HInduism is seen as monotheistic

What is the oldest branch of Buddhism, called the "Way of the elders" ?

a Jewish place of worship

commemorates Esther's role in saving the Jewish people from death

commemorates the triumphal entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem

40-day period of sacrifice prior to Easter

spiritual capital, draws Hindu pilgrims bathe Ganges River’s sacred waters & funeral rites?

sacred saying uttered repeatedly to aid in meditation

priest in Tibetan Buddhism

small boxes of scripture tied by Jews around their forearms and heads

Which of these denominations has the most followers?

done by some Christians at infancy, by others in adulthood

oldest of the divinely-revealed Hindu scriptures

Buddhist shrine or temple (ashes of the Buddha)

also referred to as the Eucharist and the Lord's Supper

given name of the Buddha

Hebrew king who conquered Jerusalem (star of, killed the giant Goliath)

Branch of Buddhism most commonly found in China, Japan, and Korea?

stories of everyday people and events that teach a moral or ethical lesson

liberation of the soul, breaking free from the cycle of death and rebirth

Hindu philosophy emphasizing emotional and physical discipline

1st, most practiced religion in the world

"blessings" found in the famous Sermon on the Mount

Muslim house of worship

visual and oral representation of the absolute god; sound from Creation

Which of these events marks Year One in the Muslim calendar?

highest stage of Enlightenment, no desire, liberation an enlightened soul eventually reaches

seeking neither worldly indulgence nor extreme self-denial

Which of these empires did NOT hold the Jews in capitity?

final Hebrew king; built the first permanent temple

Which of these is NOT found in the Tanakh?

term for the leader of the Roman Catholic Church

"3 baskets" of sacred writings

5th pillar of Islam, Pilgrimage to Mecca

original Jewish patriarch who received the covenant from God, legendary builder of the Kaaba

the book the Islam, means "recital"

ritual, public worship in Hinduism

“monkey-king” who helped to save Rama’s wife, Sita