World Religions

Question 1

migration

Answer 1

movement from one place to another

Question 2

monotheism

Answer 2

the belief that there is only one God

Question 3

polytheism

Answer 3

the belief in or worship of more than one god

Question 4

ritual

Answer 4

a religious ceremony consisting of a series of actions done in a specific manner and order

Question 5

deity

Answer 5

a god or goddess in a polytheistic religion

the Creator or Supreme Being in a monotheistic religion

Question 6

Yahweh

Answer 6

In Judaism, the name of God

Question 7

Allah

Answer 7

In Islam, the name of God

Question 8

Torah

Answer 8

In Judaism, the law of God as given to Moses.

The first 5 books of the Bible

Question 9

Bible

Answer 9

Collection of sacred texts in Christianity. Consists of Old Testament (Hebrew Bible) and New Testament (teachings of Jesus and his earliest followers)

Question 10

Qur’an

Answer 10

Sacred text of Islam. Muslims believe it is the teaching of God as given to Muhammad.

Question 11

prophet

Answer 11

a person who acts as a messenger for God

Question 12

messiah

Answer 12

a savior who many Jews believe has been promised to them by God

means “anointed one”

Christians believe Jesus is the messiah

Question 13

gospel

Answer 13

an account of the life and teachings of Jesus;

four of them are included in the New Testament of the Christian bible

Question 14

disciple

Answer 14

a person who helps spread the religious teachings of another

Question 15

parable

Answer 15

a simple story that explains a moral or religious lesson

Question 16

resurrection

Answer 16

Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead

Question 17

Abraham

Answer 17

often seen as the “father” of Judaism

made a covenant or promise with God

led his family from Mesopotamia to a new home in Canaan

Question 18

Moses

Answer 18

led Jewish people out of slavery in Egypt

received 10 commandments from God on Mt. Sinai

Question 19

David

Answer 19

King of the Kingdom of Israel

United the 12 tribes of Israel

Established Jerusalem as capital city

Question 20

Solomon

Answer 20

Son of David - King of Israel

built temple in Jerusalem

Question 21

Holy Trinity

Answer 21

Christian belief that there is 1 God expressed in three - Father (God), Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit

Question 22

salvation

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Christian belief that God can save people from sin and grant eternal life.

Christians believe that salvation comes through Jesus.

Question 23

baptism

Answer 23

The sacrament, or sacred ritual, that marks a person’s entrance into the Christian community/faith.

Involves water - either sprinkled on the head or the person is immersed in water

Question 24

Holy Communion

Answer 24

Christian sacrament, or sacred ritual, in which bread and wine are consumed as memorials of Jesus’s last supper with his disciples.

Question 25

Christmas

Answer 25

Christian holiday that celebrates the birth of Jesus

Question 26

Easter

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Christian holiday that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus

Question 27

Yom Kippur

Answer 27

Most important holiday in Judaism Jewish people reflect on the past year and instances they have not acted in accordance with God's laws Involves a period of fasting that lasts about 25 hours

Question 28

Passover

Answer 28

Jewish holiday remembering the Exodus - Moses leading the Hebrew people out of slavery in Egypt.

Question 29

Mecca

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City in modern day Saudi Arabia Holiest or most important city in Islam Birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad At the time of Muhammad's birth it was an important center of trade.

Question 30

Medina

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City in modern day Saudi Arabia City that welcomed the prophet Muhammad after he left Mecca. Formerly called Yathrib - was renamed Medina which means "city of the Prophet"

Question 31

Important event in Islam that took place in 622

Answer 31

Muhammad and his followers leave Mecca where they were unwelcome and find a new home in Yathrib(Medina). Marks the beginning of the first Muslim community and is year 0 on the Muslim calendar.

Question 32

Muhammad

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Founder of Islam. Muslims believe he was a prophet of God. Muslims believe he received visions from God and then recited them to the people. Lived from 570-632

Question 33

One of the 5 Pillars of Islam - Faith

Answer 33

Belief that there is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet.

Question 34

One of the 5 Pillars of Islam - Prayer

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Muslims pray 5 times each day Always face Mecca when they pray Call to prayer is given by a muezzin

Question 35

One of the 5 Pillars of Islam - Almsgiving

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Muslims are expected to share their wealth with the poor, sick, and needy.

Question 36

One of the 5 Pillars of Islam - Fasting

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To fast means to go without food or water Muslims fast during the daylight hours in the month of Ramadan

Question 37

One of the 5 Pillars of Islam - Pilgrimage

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All Muslims are expected to make a pilgrimage or journey to Mecca once in their lives.

Question 38

Vedas

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Sacred text in Hinduism Provide basis for beliefs and practices in Hinduism Date back to at least 1500 BCE Were passed down orally until they were written down around 300 BCE

Question 39

Brahman

Answer 39

In Hinduism, universal spirit or world soul Hindus believe everything is a part of Brahman All Hindu gods are an expression of Brahman

Question 40

dharma

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In Hinduism, dharma is a person's duty or path in life A person's goal in life is to achieve their dharma

Question 41

karma

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the belief in Hinduism that good and evil deeds in this life will determine the nature of your next life

Question 42

atman

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In Hinduism, the soul. Hindus believe the soul is eternal and when a person dies, the soul/atman is reborn in another body. The ultimate goal is for the soul (atman) to reunite with the universal power (Brahman)

Question 43

moksha

Answer 43

In Hinduism, this is the escape from the cycle of reincarnation. Moksha means a person's eternal soul (atman) has united with the universal power (Brahman)