Religions

Question 0

Hindu

Sacred writings

Answer 0

Vedas- means knowledge wisdom, oldest and most sacred writings
Upanishads- philosophical extension of Vedas
Bhagavad- Gita- epic poetry mythology most popular Hindu writing

Question 1

Hindu

Founder

Answer 1

???

Question 2

Hindu

God

Answer 2

Brahman
3 gods-
Brahma- creator
Vishnu- sustainer
Shiva- destroyer

Question 3

Hindu

Eternity

Answer 3

Brahman- ultimate reality. Step that you reach after escaping the cycle

Question 4

Hindu

Salvation

Answer 4

Moksha- freedom from reincarnation cycle

Samsara- cycle of reincarnation

Question 5

Hindu

Humans

Answer 5

Atman- true self
Caste system
When you die karma determines what happens to you

Question 6

Karma marga

Answer 6

Yoga that is a way of action most important for most Hindus performance of meritorious religous deeds
Ritual festivals pilgrimage

Question 7

Jnana marga

Answer 7

Yoga that is way of wisdom or knowledge demanding path guru➡️student
2 issues
Essence of the human self
Essence of ultimate reality

Question 8

Bhakti marga

Answer 8

Yoga that is way of devotion expression of faith and love for a personal deity of choice , community worship

Question 9

Hindu

Maya

Answer 9

Magic

Question 10

Hindu

Lila

Answer 10

Trickery

Question 11

Hindu view of the world

Answer 11

The world is not reality it is maya and Lila

Question 12

Budd

Founder and year

Answer 12

Gautama siddhartha

563 bc

Question 13

Budd

Sacred writings

Answer 13

Tripitaka 3 baskets
Sutta pittaka- doctrinal
Vinaya pittaka- rules and regs
Abidhamma- reflection on teaching
Lotus sutra- teaching of Mahayana doctrine

Question 14

Budd

God

Answer 14

No gods but some cultures have ancestor worship

Question 15

Budd

Eternity

Answer 15

Reincarnation until enlightenment

Once enlightened no longer accessible

Question 16

Budd

Salvation

Answer 16

Nirvana- salvation
Escape from samsara
8 fold path

Question 17

Budd

Humans

Answer 17

No self- anatman 
What is reborn is constantly changing
Take refuge in 3 jewels
The Buddha
Dharma
Sangha

Question 18

8 fold path

Budd

Answer 18

Right:
Knowledge
Aspiration
Speech
Behavior
Livelihood
Effort
Mindfulness
Meditation

Question 19

Budd

4 noble truths

Answer 19

Dukkha- life is suffering
Tanha- cause of suffering is desire or attachment
Cure lies in overcoming attach
Overcoming attach involves following 8 fold path

Question 20

Judaism

Year

Answer 20

Destruction of temple 70 ad

Question 21

Jud

Scripture

Answer 21

Tanakh:
Torah- Books of Moses
Nevi'im- prophets
Kethuvim- writings
Mishna- interp
Gemara- illustration

Question 22

Jud

God

Answer 22

Hwhy- Yahweh

Question 23

Jud

Eternity

Answer 23

Resurrection of the dead
Immortality of the soul
Coming messiah

Question 24

Jud | Salvation

Answer 24

Halakhah- path that 1 walks Gods people must live according to his will Teshukah- repentance

Question 25

Jud | Humans

Answer 25

God desires relationship with his people make ethical choices Israel- chosen people

Question 26

Islam | Founder

Answer 26

``` 570 ce in Mecca 1st revelation 610 ce during lunar month of Ramadan Cave of harts Gabriel dictated text Mohammed to memorize and preach ```

Question 27

Islam | Scripture

Answer 27

``` Quran Literal eternal word of God Previous revelations had become corrupt Doctrine of abrogation Complied after Mohammad's death Hadith- traditions concerning sayings and life of Mohammad ```

Question 28

Islam | God

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Absolute monotheism Greatest sin is shirk- assigning partners to God Allah

Question 29

Islam | Humans

Answer 29

People born innocent Not inherently sinful but weak and forgetful Except for shirk people can make up for sins

Question 30

Islam | 5 pillars of Islam

Answer 30

``` Confession Prayer Fasting Giving alms Pilgrimmage ```

Question 31

Islam | Shahada- confession

Answer 31

Public statement meaning there is no God but Allah and Mohammad is his prophet 1st step in becoming a Muslim Must be read is Arabic Repeated multiple times a day from birth

Question 32

Prayer- salat

Answer 32

5 times a day in direction of Mecca Preceded by ritual washings Recitations in Quran Must follow prescribed movements and postures

Question 33

Sawm- fasting | Islam

Answer 33

Month of Ramadan Abstinence from all food water sensual pleasure during daylight Children, preggos and travelers exempt 3 day feast followed

Question 34

Giving alms- zakat | Islam

Answer 34

Purification, giving cleanses a Muslim of greed and selfishness Annual giving to benefit the poor 2.5% of a Muslim wealth Varying rules for calculating and submitting zakat

Question 35

Hajj- Pilgrimmage to Mecca

Answer 35

Once in a lifetime Symbol of purity and equality men Shave and wear white Many elements including circling ka'ab and celebrating feast

Question 36

Islam | Eternity

Answer 36

Resurrection God is final judge Judgement based on weighing evil deeds against good deeds One sure way to reach paradise

Question 37

Islam | Jesus

Answer 37

Son of Virgin Mary Great prophet; not son of God Jesus not crucified Someday return to reign 40 years marry have children die and be buried In the end stand for judgement with other men