Religious Terms

Question 1

Apostle

Answer 1

One of Jesus’ 12 followers who preached the gospel

Question 2

Bhagavad Gita

Answer 2

Sacred book of Hinduism

Question 3

Brahmin

Answer 3

Highest of the Hindu castes; reserved for preachers

Question 4

Buddhism

Answer 4

Based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gotama, which says that life is suffering.

The goal is to achieve Nirvana and escape Samsara - the wheel of suffering.

Question 5

Christianity

Answer 5

Based on the teachings of Jesus Christ which say that there are three aspects of God: God himself, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.

Question 6

Confucianism

Answer 6

Codes based on the teachings of Confucius, which state that everyone has a role in society.

Question 7

Disciple

Answer 7

One who accepts and assist in the spreading of doctrine.

Question 8

Episcopalianism

Answer 8

Protestant faith. American version of Anglicanism.

Question 9

Heathen

Answer 9

An unconverted member of a people or nation that does not acknowledge God.

Question 10

Hinduism

Answer 10

Polytheistic religion of India that created the caste system.

Question 11

Infidel

Answer 11

An unbeliever in respect to particular religion.

Question 12

Islam

Answer 12

Based on the teachings of Mohammed, which worships Allah in the cities of Mecca and Medina.

Question 13

John Calvin

Answer 13

Founder of Calvinism, which believes in predestination.

Question 14

Judaism

Answer 14

Based on the Torah and worships Yahweh.

Question 15

Koran/Quran

Answer 15

Holy book of Islam

Question 16

Martin Luther

Answer 16

Founder of Lutheran faith. Posted the 95 Theses on a door in Wittenberg, Germany.

Question 17

Pagan

Answer 17

A follower of a polytheistic religion.

Question 18

Pagoda

Answer 18

A tower in a Far Eastern temple

Question 19

Pariah

Answer 19

Outcasts or “untouchables” of the lowest Hindu castes.

Question 20

Predestination

Answer 20

The belief that people who reach Heaven are chosen before birth.

Question 21

Presbyterianism

Answer 21

Scotland’s Protestant faith.

Question 22

Proselytize

Answer 22

To attempt to convert others to a faith or religion.

Question 23

Shintoism

Answer 23

Japanese religion that centers on nature and ancestors

Question 24

Daoism

Answer 24

Chinese religion focused on immortality and harmony. Founded by Laozi.

Question 25

Apostate

Answer 25

One who abandons his religious loyalty