Religion Flashcards
(26 cards)
What are the five major world religions?
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
True or False: Christianity is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ.
True.
Fill in the blank: The holy book of Islam is called the __________.
Quran.
Which religion is known for the caste system?
Hinduism.
What is the central figure of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama, also known as the Buddha.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following religions is monotheistic? A) Hinduism B) Buddhism C) Judaism D) Jainism
C) Judaism.
What is the concept of ‘Dharma’ in Hinduism?
Dharma refers to the moral law combined with spiritual discipline that guides one’s life.
True or False: The Torah is the central reference of the religious Judaic tradition.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Eightfold Path is a key concept in __________.
Buddhism.
Which religion follows the Five Pillars?
Islam.
Multiple Choice: Which of these is NOT one of the Four Noble Truths of Buddhism? A) The truth of suffering B) The truth of the path to enlightenment C) The truth of the self D) The truth of the cause of suffering
C) The truth of the self.
What is the significance of the Kaaba in Islam?
The Kaaba is considered the most sacred site in Islam, located in Mecca.
True or False: Hinduism has a single founder.
False.
Fill in the blank: The religion that emphasizes meditation and mindfulness is __________.
Buddhism.
What is the main goal of life in Buddhism?
To achieve Nirvana, which is the cessation of suffering.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a major holiday in Christianity? A) Diwali B) Ramadan C) Christmas D) Hanukkah
C) Christmas.
What is the term for the Jewish New Year?
Rosh Hashanah.
True or False: Muslims are required to pray five times a day.
True.
Fill in the blank: The principle of non-violence is central to __________.
Jainism.
What does the term ‘Zakat’ refer to in Islam?
Zakat is the practice of charitable giving and one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
Multiple Choice: Who is considered the founder of Buddhism? A) Jesus B) Muhammad C) Siddhartha Gautama D) Moses
C) Siddhartha Gautama.
What is the main text of Hindu philosophy?
The Bhagavad Gita.
True or False: The concept of reincarnation is present in both Hinduism and Buddhism.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Christian concept of the Trinity includes the Father, the Son, and the __________.
Holy Spirit.