EOL Study

Question 1

Primary Document in the Jewish tradition

Answer 1

The Torah

Question 2

Abrahamic religion

Answer 2

Monotheistic religions that believe in the covenant with Moses: Judaism, Christianity, Islam.

Question 3

Covenant

Answer 3

Agreement between God and Jewish people to uphold the 10 Commandments

Question 4

Roman Republic

Answer 4

The Roman Republic was a republican government in Rome from 509 BCE to 27 BCE.

Question 5

Pax Romana

Answer 5

The long period of relative peace and stability throughout the Roman Empire, lasting from the reign of Augustus in 27 BCE to 180 CE.

Question 6

Augustus

Answer 6

First Roman Emperor in 27 BCE, ending the Roman Republic and beginning the Roman Empire.

Question 7

Roman Empire

Answer 7

Established in 27 BCE following the end of the Roman Republic - Started by Augustus Octavian

Question 8

Roman Imperial Cult

Answer 8

Worship of emperors as divine figures in Rome.

Question 9

Paterfamilias

Answer 9

Male head of a Roman family with legal authority.

Question 10

Messiah

Answer 10

Anointed one expected to deliver and save.

Question 11

Covenant

Answer 11

Sacred agreement between God and His people.

Question 12

Ten Commandments

Answer 12

Biblical laws given to Moses on Mount Sinai.

Question 13

Jewish Diaspora

Answer 13

Scattering of Jews outside Israel after the destruction of the second temple. (586 BCE.)

Question 14

Edict of Milan

Answer 14

313 CE decree granting religious tolerance in Rome; Allowed Christians to practice their faith openly in the Roman Empire

Question 15

Caste System

Answer 15

Social hierarchy in India, dividing society into classes.

Question 16

Brahmins

Answer 16

Priestly caste in Hindu society, responsible for rituals.

Question 17

Moksha

Answer 17

Liberation from the cycle of rebirth in Hinduism.

Question 18

Buddha

Answer 18

Founder of Buddhism, known as Siddhartha Gautama.

Question 19

Four Noble Truths

Answer 19

The truth that people are constantly suffering, the truth that suffering is caused by greed, craving, and material possesions, the truth of that this suffering can be ended, and the truth that to end suffering one must follow the eight-fold path.

Question 20

Silk Road

Answer 20

Ancient trade route connecting East and West. Major religions spread across Asia these paths.

Question 21

Constantine

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First Roman emperor to convert to Christianity; encouraging the tolerance and spread of the religion.

Question 22

Old Testament

Answer 22

Serves as a foundation for understanding God’s character, laws, and promises. First 5 books are the Torah.

Question 23

New Testament

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Twenty-seven short writings written by the earliest Christians that told the story of Jesus’ life

Question 24

Church leaders

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Pope: Head bishop of the Roman Catholic Church.
Patriarchs: Christian religious leaders that held as much power as bishops.
Bishops: Presided over religious affairs in their districts.

Question 25

Religion of Salvation

Answer 25

Religions that offer the deliverance to all of humankind

Question 26

What are some religions that offer Salvation?

Answer 26

Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism

Question 27

Ten Commandments

Answer 27

Set of religious and ethical guidelines that are believed to have been given by God to Moses.

Question 28

Moses

Answer 28

Prophet, leader, and lawgiver in Judaism and Christianity

Question 29

Solomon

Answer 29

Notable king of Israel, son of King David. Built the First Temple of Jerusalem.

Question 30

Jewish Revolt of 66-70 CE

Answer 30

Rebellion in Judea, resulting in the destruction of the Second Temple of Jerusalem.

Question 31

What is a characteristic of a universal religion?

Answer 31

Actively seeking converts, universal appeal, Diverse membership, sense of community, focus on salvation and enlightenment.

Question 32

Ashoka

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Indian king who began to focus on "dharma", or righteous conduct, and gradually converted to Buddhism.

Question 33

Yahweh

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a form of the Hebrew name of God used in the Bible

Question 34

Samsara

Answer 34

the continuous cycle of life, death, and reincarnation