Major God(s) and Clergy | Sacred Texts/Laws/Ideas | Customs | Geography | Beliefs |
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Who is the leader(s) of Christian faith?
Priests, Preacher, Bishop, and Pope
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What are the sacred texts of the Hindu (name at least 1)?
Upanishads, Mahabharata, and the 4 Vedas
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What is the greeting used between Hindus?
Namaste
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What is nation of origin for Hinduism and Buddhism?
India
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What is the ultimate goal for Buddhists?
To reach Nirvana
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Who is/are the God(s) of Judaism?
YHWH (Yahweh) / God
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What two religions follow the 10 commandments and the Old Testament
Judaism and Christianity
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Which religion holds mediation as an important part of their life and the only way to achieve Enlightenment?
Buddhism
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Where is the sacred city for Judaism and Christianity?
Jerusalem
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Which religion follows the Caste System based on the concept of Reincarnation?
Hinduism
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What are the three Abrahamic religions (in chronological order)?
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
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What is Jewish sacred text called?
Torah
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Which religion strictly follows a vegetarian diet?
Hinduism
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Where is the sacred cities for Islam?
Mecca and Medina
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What main belief separates Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (must give belief for each)?
Judaism: Jesus is just a man
Christianity: Jesus is the Son of God and the Messiah Islam: Jesus was a prophet; Muhammad is the last prophet and messenger of God |
What is the name of Muslim clergy members?
Prophet
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What are the two moral codes of Buddhism?
4 Noble Truths & the 8-Fold Path
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Which religion follows the seven sacraments and what are they?
Christianity/Catholicism: Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders (for priests only), and Last Rites.
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Where does the leader of Christianity (specifically Catholicism) live?
Vatican City
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What is the moral code that Muslims follow?
The 5 Pillars: Shahada (declaration of faith), Salat (prayer), Hajj (pilgrimage), Sawm (fasting), Zakat (alms-giving or charity)
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Who is the leader of Buddhism? (Extra point for knowing the current one)
The Dalai Lama (14th)
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What are the sacred ideas of Buddhists?
The Trinity: Buddha, Dharma (teachings/laws), and Sangha (community of believers).
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Which religion follows Jihad and what exactly is Jihad?
Muslims follow Jihad. The exact goal of Jihad is debated but is translated as "striving or struggling (in the way of God"
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Where did Judaism originate?
Mesopotamia
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What is the moral code that all Hindus follow?
Kharma (actions) and Dharma (religious and moral duty), these tie into Reincarnation
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