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Question 1

When did Christianity begin?

Answer 1

1st Century

Question 2

When did Buddhism begin?

Answer 2

5th Century

Question 3

When did Hinduism begin?

Answer 3

1500 BC

Question 4

When did Judaism begin?

Answer 4

1812 BC

Question 5

When did Islam begin?

Answer 5

622

Question 6

What is a special Christian day?

Answer 6

Easter

Question 7

What is a special Buddhism day?

Answer 7

Dhamma Day, the day of Buddha’s first teachi

Question 8

What is a special Hindu day?

Answer 8

Diwali

Question 9

When is a special Jewish day?

Answer 9

Passover

Question 10

What is a special Muslim day?

Answer 10

End of Ramadan, Eid-Al-Fitr

Question 11

What is spirituality?

Answer 11

The capacity for thinking about meaning that is within every person. This may be expressed through religions.

Question 12

What are religions?

Answer 12

They are organised systems or institutions which express and ritualise beliefs. Religions usually have stories, rituals, symbols, laws as well as their own history and organisational structure.

Question 13

How do religions give people meaning in their lives?

Answer 13

They provide people with a purpose and guidance. It allows people to feel wanted and content. It helps fulfil happiness.

Question 14

What are Abrahamic religions?

Answer 14

Followers believe in prophet Abraham and his descendants to hold an important role in spiritual development. The best known ones are. Christianity, Judaism and Islam. They worship the god of Abraham.

Question 15

What are Eastern religions?

Answer 15

Religions from east Asia (mostly Taoism and Confucianism) and India (mainly Hinduism and Buddhism). They believe in things like dharma, karma, maya and samsara.

Question 16

What are primal religions?

Answer 16

Refers to religions that existed before the ones we know today as the major religions. They are located within the tribe or geographical region.