Untitled Flashcard Set
Q: Sacred symbols of Judaism
A: Star of David; represents Jewish identity and faith.
Q: Sacred symbols of Christianity
A: Cross; represents Jesus’ sacrifice and salvation.
Q: Sacred symbols of Islam
A: Crescent moon and star; represents faith and divine guidance.
Q: Sacred symbols of Hinduism
A: Om; represents the universe and ultimate reality.
Q: Sacred symbols of Buddhism
A: Dharma wheel (Dharmachakra); represents the Eightfold Path and Buddha’s teachings.
Q: Sacred text of Judaism
A: Torah (Hebrew Bible).
Q: Sacred text of Christianity
A: Bible (Old and New Testaments).
Q: Sacred text of Islam
A: Qur’an.
Q: Sacred texts of Hinduism
A: Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita.
Q: Sacred texts of Buddhism
A: Tripitaka (Pali Canon), Sutras.
Q: Main beliefs of Judaism
A: Monotheism; covenant with God; following laws/commandments.
Q: Main beliefs of Christianity
A: Monotheism; Jesus is Son of God and savior; salvation through faith.
Q: Main beliefs of Islam
A: Monotheism; Five Pillars (faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage).
Q: Main beliefs of Hinduism
A: Dharma, karma, reincarnation, moksha; caste system.
Q: Main beliefs of Buddhism
A: Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, nirvana; rejection of caste.
Q: Branches of Judaism
A: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform.
Q: Branches of Christianity
A: Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant.
Q: Branches of Islam
A: Sunni, Shia.
Q: Branches of Hinduism
A: Shaivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism.
Q: Branches of Buddhism
A: Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana.
Q: Place of worship for Judaism
A: Synagogue.
Q: Place of worship for Christianity
A: Church.
Q: Place of worship for Islam
A: Mosque.
Q: Place of worship for Hinduism
A: Temple.
Q: Place of worship for Buddhism
A: Temple, monastery, stupa.
Q: Date founded – Judaism
A: c. 2000 BCE.
Q: Date founded – Christianity
A: c. 1st century CE.
Q: Date founded – Islam
A: c. 610 CE.
Q: Date founded – Hinduism
A: c. 1500 BCE (earliest known).
Q: Date founded – Buddhism
A: c. 500s BCE.
Q: Founder of Judaism
A: Abraham.
Q: Founder of Christianity
A: Jesus Christ.
Q: Founder of Islam
A: Prophet Muhammad.
Q: Founder of Hinduism
A: No single founder.
Q: Founder of Buddhism
A: Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha).
Q: Place founded – Judaism
A: Middle East (Canaan/Israel).
Q: Place founded – Christianity
A: Middle East (Judea/Israel).
Q: Place founded – Islam
A: Mecca (Arabian Peninsula).
Q: Place founded – Hinduism
A: Indus Valley/India.
Q: Place founded – Buddhism
A: India (modern-day Nepal/India).
Q: Spiritual leader in Judaism
A: Rabbi.
Q: Spiritual leader in Christianity
A: Priest, pastor, minister.
Q: Spiritual leader in Islam
A: Imam.
Q: Spiritual leader in Hinduism
A: Guru, priest.
Q: Spiritual leader in Buddhism
A: Monk, lama.
Q: Main locations of Judaism today
A: Israel, U.S., Europe.
Q: Main locations of Christianity today
A: Europe, Americas, Africa.
Q: Main locations of Islam today
A: Middle East, North Africa, South Asia.
Q: Main locations of Hinduism today
A: India, Nepal.
Q: Main locations of Buddhism today
A: East Asia, Southeast Asia, Tibet.