Five Major World Religions

Question 1

Describe Judaism:

Answer 1

Monotheistic
Hebrew people
Torah/Tankah, or Old Testament
Believe in Yahweh, Jehovah also called God
People: Abraham, Issac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach Abendego

Question 2

Describe Hinduism:

Answer 2

Polytheistic
Origin in India
Rigveda
Khama Sutra
Meditation
Yoga
Caste System

Question 3

Describe Buddhism:

Answer 3

Founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama
Meditation
Open to all regardless of caste

Question 4

Describe Christianity:

Answer 4

Based on the teachings of Jesus a Jewish man
Crucified by the Roman government
New Testament + Old Testament = Bible
Jesus becomes the Christ (Messiah) by returning to life after death according to his followers
Followers such as Paul wrote the rest of the New Testament

Question 5

Describe Islam:

Answer 5

Founded by Muhammad
Based on the teachings of Judaism and Christianity
5 Pillars of Islam
Quran –primary religious text only in Arabic