Mrs. C's World Religions Exam Review

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Describe the diet of most Hindus and Buddhists: Vegetarian - salads, vegetable dishes, no meats

Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS.
A Hindu place of worship: temple
What is the Diaspora?: The movement of Jews, followers of Judaism into other parts of the world when the Romans forbid them to return to Jerusalem and other areas sacred to the Jews.

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
The sacred scriptures of Buddhism: Dhammapada

To learn more, try
Dharma & Nirvana - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5215/
Introduction to Buddhist principles
What is the Eightfold Path and what is its purpose: It is the Code of Conduct for Buddhism - it leads to Nirvana
The sacred writings of Hinduism: Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
What is the Wailing Wall?: It is the only remaining wall of an ancient temple that is a very holy site in Judaism, located in Jerusalem
The three religions which consider Jerusalem as one of their holy cities: Christianity, Islam, Judaism
The Muslim holy month when fasting is required from sun up to sun down: Ramadan

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
This religion does not have a prophet/leader: Hinduism
The individual whom Christians regard as the son of God: Jesus
Allah: Name of God for followers of Islam

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
A Jewish place of worship: Synagogue

See a great interactive timeline of the oldest synagogue in the United States
www.tourosynagogue.org/timeline/timeline.html

For more information on ancient synagogues, go to:
Second Temple Synagogue FAQs
faculty.smu.edu/dbinder/faqs.html
The rigid social system found within the Hindu tradition: Caste System
A sacred writing of Judaism: The Torah or the Talmud
To have spiritual "truths" revealed: Enlightenment
Passover is a religious holiday celebrated by this religion: Judaism
For more information, visit:

http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day.
The Shinto religion considers this place an image of paradise on earth: Japan
The Ten Commandments are found within this holy writing: The Torah (also in the Old Testament of the Bible, which includes the Torah - first five books of the Bible)
Define Shahada: Profession of faith uttered by Muslims, especially at five-times-daily prayers

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
A Muslim place of worship: Mosque

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
Leader of Tibetan Buddhism: Dalai Lama

Glossary of Terms - http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/dharma/faqs/glossary.html Adapted from the "talk.religion.buddhism" FAQ.
This religion split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches in 1054: Christianity
A Muslim shrine in Mecca: The Kaaba

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
Rebirth in class/caste based on actions in a previous life is a belief in: Buddhism
Two major groups of western Christianity: Roman Catholics and Protestants
This religion believes that Nirvana can be found through the Middle Way: Buddhism
Two of the most holy days for Christians: Easter and Christmas
This leader/prophet was born in Mecca: Mohammed
Another word for the the Hindu concept of liberation: Moksha
An ethnic religion of Japan: Shintoism
What is significant about the Muslim holy place called The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem: It is the site from which Mohammed ascended to heaven

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
The religion that holds a belief in Nirvana: Buddhism

To learn more, try
Dharma & Nirvana - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5215/
Introduction to Buddhist principles
All the actions in a person's life that affects his or her fate in the next life: karma
The Hebrews considered this individual as their chief law giver: Moses

The Hebrews; Age of the Patriarchs - http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/HEBREWS/PATRIARC.HTM Historical and geographical background of the Patriarchs.
Christian attempt to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims in the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries: The Crusades
The Sermon on the Mount is found within this holy writing (and which part): The Bible (New Testament)
What is a yarmulke: A small cap (skullcap) worn by men who practice Judaism

Jewish Virtual Library - http://www.us-israel.org/index.html Encyclopedia of Jewish history and culture covering everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism. Includes a glossary, bibliography, biographies,articles, virtual Israel tour, original documents and more.
Belief in a rigid caste system is held by this religion: Hinduism
The Talmud is sacred writing in this religion: Judaism
This sacred writing directed the Muslims to complete a Hajj: Qur'an

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
Hindus consider this mountain range sacred: Himalayas
The holy book for Christians (and which section of that book is specifically Christian): The Bible, New Testament -------
for more information on the history of the New Testament, visit:
History of the Bible - Summarises the various versions of the Bible produced throughout history.
www.ssquare.com/SacredBooksMusic/htm/bibledoc.htm
The state of perfect blessedness marked by the end of reincarnations: Liberation or Moksha
The Trinity is a core belief of this religion: Christianity
This leader lived with a Bedouin family when he was young: Mohammed

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
A Christian place of worship: Church
The Protestant Reformation is associated with which religion: Christianity
The leader/prophet of Buddhism (long name): Siddhartha Guatama

BBC World Service - http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/buddhism.shtml Guide to Buddhism with online audio. Subjects include: *An exploration of the life and experience of Gautama, the Buddha. * The basic teaching of the Buddha and the way in which it has been interpreted to produce the two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada and Mahayana. * What is meditation, and how to find time for it. * Social Engagement: Buddhism and Social Action. * How Buddhism has challenged the cultures of the West, and revitalised the traditional Buddhist cultures.
Also known as the Day of Atonement: Yom Kippur

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
The Jewish holy period which commemorates the exodus from Egypt and slavery: Passover

For more information, visit:
http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day.
The most holy Hindu word often used during meditation: Om
The Five Pillars are the basic foundation of the beliefs of this religion: Islam
Rebirth of the soul in another body: Reincarnation
The religion that first successfully established monotheism: Judaism

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
Sunnis and Shiites are two sects of which religion: Islam

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
Muslims are followers of this religion: Islam

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
Religion that places little importance on the concept of a deity: Buddhism

Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS.
The gods of Shintoism, the basic force found in nature: Kami
Religion that believes that cremating their dead purifies the body: Hinduism
A high holy day of Christianity: Easter or Christmas
What was the Jewish Exile?: when the Jews (Hebrews) were taken into slavery in Babylonia

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
A holy pilgrimage to Mecca: Hajj

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
A tall slender tower on a mosque from which Muslims are summoned to prayers: Minaret

For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran
The religion from which Buddhism grew: Hinduism

Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS.
The Jewish holy day starting at sundown on Friday and lasting until sundown on Saturday: Sabbath

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
A language combining High German and Hebrew spoken by East European Jews: Yiddish
This religion began in India, but is no longer as dominant religion there: Buddhism
Sense of duty; right conduct: dharma
The Four Noble Truths form the basis of this religion: Buddhism
True or False: State Shinto was outlawed after World War II: True
*The followers of Jesus during his lifetime on Earth: Disciples
A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebrating Hanukah: Mennorah

For more information, visit:
http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day.
Three main branches of Judaism: Orthodox, Conservative, Reform

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
A sacred agreement (Jews believe that God made this with Abraham): Covenant
The followers of Jesus sent out to teach the Gospel: Apostles
The center of the Golden Age of Medieval Judaism: Spain
Hebrew history begins with this leader: Abraham
Name the 4 Noble Truths: All humans suffer
Desire causes suffereing
There is a way to end suffering
The way is called the Eight Fold Path
The "struggle" to achieve and defend the goal of creating a Muslim society: Jihad
The period from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday in Judaism: The Sabbath

Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet.
Brahmins are in the highest caste in this religion: Hinduism

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