World Religions Study Guide
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How many people approximately follow Christianity?
2.2-2.4 Billion
How many people approximately follow Buddhism?
350 Million
How many people approximately follow Islam?
1.8 Billion
How many people approximately follow Hinduism?
1.1 Billion
How many people approximately follow Judaism?
14 Million
What is the name(s) of the God(s) in Christianity?
One God who is the Trinity
What is the name(s) of the God(s) in Buddhism?
No God/Many Gods
What is the name(s) of the God(s) in Islam?
Allah
What is the name(s) of the God(s) in Hinduism?
Polytheistic (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Etc.)
What is the name(s) of the God(s) in Judaism?
Yahweh
Which religions are monotheistic
Judaism, Christianity, Islam
What are the followers of Christianity called?
Christians
What are the followers of Buddhism called?
Buddhists
What are the followers of Islam called?
Muslims
What are the followers of Hinduism called?
Hindus
What are the followers of Judaism called
Jews
What is the symbol of Christianity?
The Cross
What is the symbol of Buddhism?
Dharma Wheel
What is the symbol of Islam?
Crescent moon and star
What is the symbol of Hinduism?
Aum/Om
What is the symbol of Judaism?
Star of David (six pointed star)
Where is Christianity primarily practiced in the world?
Europe, North and South America, Australia
Where is Buddhism primarily practiced in the world?
South East Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Where is Islam primarily practiced in the world?
Middle East/North Afica
Where is Hinduism primarily practiced in the world?
India
Where is Judaism primarily practiced in the world?
Israel
What is Christianity's place(s) or worship?
Church
What is Buddhism's place(s) or worship?
Vihara/Stupa/Pagoda
What is Islam's place(s) or worship?
Mosque
What is Hinduism's place(s) or worship?
Mandir
What is Judaism's place(s) or worship
Synagogues
What are the after-life ideas of Christianity?
Eternal Heaven/Hell (Purgatory)
What are the after-life ideas of Buddhism?
Nirvana (becoming enlightened)
What are the after-life ideas of Islam?
Eternal Paradise/Hell; Day of Judgement
What are the after-life ideas of Hinduism?
Reincarnation: Life/death/rebirth
What are the after-life ideas of Judaism?
After-life is not a focus. More concerned about earthly life.
What is the holy book of Christianity?
Bible (Old and New Testament)
What is the Holy Book of Buddhism?
Tripitaka
What is the Holy Book of Islam?
Koran/Quran
What is the Holy Book of Hinduism?
Vedas
What is the Holy Book of Judaism?
Torah, Old Testament
Who are the religious leaders of Christianity?
Priests (Catholic)
Ministers, Pastors (Protestant)
Who are the religious leaders of Buddhism?
Monks/Dalai Lama
Who are the religious leaders of Islam?
Imam; Ayatollah
Who are the religious leaders of Hinduism?
No one specific title, but include Guru and Sage
Who are the religious leaders of Judaism?
Rabbis
What festivals and holidays are celebrated in Christianity?
Easter, Christmas
What festivals and holidays are celebrated in Buddhism?
Suddartha (buddha's) enlightenment
What festivals and holidays are celebrated in Islam?
Ramadan
What festivals and holidays are celebrated in Hinduism?
Holi/ Diwali and other countless festivals and holidays
What festivals and holidays are celebrated in Judaism?
Chanukah, Yom Kippur, Passover