Five Major Religions Flashcards

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Name the five major religions.

Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism

Who are the key figures of Christianity?

God and Jesus Christ

Who are the key figures of Judaism?

God and Abraham

Who are the key figures of Islam?

Allah and Mohammad Signup and view all the answers

Who are the key figures of Hinduism?

Shiva, Vishnu, and Gurus/Sages Signup and view all the answers

Who are the key figures of Buddhism?

Buddha, Sid Gautama, and Monks Signup and view all the answers

What are the holidays for Christianity?

Christmas and Easter Signup and view all the answers

What are the holidays for Judaism?

Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hashanah Signup and view all the answers

What are the holidays for Islam?

Ramadan and Hijra Signup and view all the answers

What are the holidays for Hinduism?

Holi and Diwali Signup and view all the answers

What are the holidays for Buddhism?

Buddha's Day and New Year Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred text of Christianity?

Bible Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred text of Judaism?

Tenakh/Torah Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred text of Islam?

Koran Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred text of Hinduism?

Vedas and Sutras Signup and view all the answers

What is the sacred text of Buddhism?

Tipitak/Tripitaka Signup and view all the answers

What is the place of worship for Christianity?

Church Signup and view all the answers

What is the place of worship for Judaism?

Synagogue Signup and view all the answers

What is the place of worship for Islam?

Mosque/Moskva Signup and view all the answers

What is the place of worship for Hinduism?

Temple Signup and view all the answers

What is the place of worship for Buddhism?

Monastery Signup and view all the answers

When was Christianity founded?

33 AD, Palestine (SW Asia) Signup and view all the answers

When was Judaism founded?

1300 BC, Mesopotamia (SW Asia) Signup and view all the answers

When was Islam founded?

Mecca, Saudi Arabia, 622 Signup and view all the answers

When was Hinduism founded?

1500 BC, India Signup and view all the answers

When was Buddhism founded?

500 BC, India Signup and view all the answers

What are the beliefs for Christianity?

Forgiveness of sins, Heaven and Hell, Jesus will return to judge all. Signup and view all the answers

What are the beliefs for Judaism?

Obey God, The 10 commandments, and 13 Articles of Faith Signup and view all the answers

What are the beliefs for Islam?

Submit to Allah, The 5 Pillars, and paradise or Hell Signup and view all the answers

What are the beliefs for Hinduism?

Many Gods, Reincarnation, and Karma; they have Gurus. Signup and view all the answers

What are the beliefs for Buddhism?

End all suffering, Rebirth (Reincarnation), Nirvana, and The 4 Noble Truths Signup and view all the answers

Define religion.

An organization that expresses belief in a god or gods through prayer, worship, and lifestyle. Signup and view all the answers

What are the places that follow Christianity?

USA Signup and view all the answers

What are the places that follow Judaism?

Israel Signup and view all the answers

What are the places that follow Islam?

Saudi Arabia Signup and view all the answers

What are the places that follow Hinduism?

India Signup and view all the answers

What are the places that follow Buddhism?

Thailand Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Major Religions

Five major religions: Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism.

Key Figures

Christianity: God and Jesus Christ.
Judaism: God and Abraham.
Islam: Allah and Muhammad.
Hinduism: Deities include Shiva, Vishnu; revered Gurus and Sages.
Buddhism: Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama) and Monks.

Holidays

Christianity: Celebrated holidays include Christmas and Easter.
Judaism: Important holidays are Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, and Rosh Hashanah.
Islam: Significant observance includes Ramadan and Hijra.
Hinduism: Major festivals are Holi and Diwali.
Buddhism: Notable celebrations include Buddha's Day and New Year.

Sacred Texts

Christianity: The Bible.
Judaism: Tenakh/Torah.
Islam: The Koran.
Hinduism: Vedas and Sutras.
Buddhism: Tipitaka/Tripitaka.

Places of Worship

Christianity: Churches serve as places of worship.
Judaism: Worship occurs in synagogues.
Islam: Mosques are the places of worship.
Hinduism: Worship takes place in temples.
Buddhism: Monasteries are dedicated spaces for worship.

Founding Dates

Christianity: Founded circa 33 AD in Palestine (SW Asia).
Judaism: Established around 1300 BC in Mesopotamia (SW Asia).
Islam: Began in 622 AD in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Hinduism: Dates back to circa 1500 BC in India.
Buddhism: Founded around 500 BC in India.

Core Beliefs

Christianity: Emphasizes forgiveness of sins, belief in Heaven and Hell, and the return of Jesus to judge.
Judaism: Focuses on obedience to God, following The 10 Commandments, and adherence to 13 Articles of Faith.
Islam: Requires submission to Allah, adherence to The 5 Pillars, and belief in paradise or Hell.
Hinduism: Encompasses belief in many gods, concepts of reincarnation and karma, with guidance from Gurus.
Buddhism: Aims to end all suffering, emphasizes rebirth (reincarnation), the attainment of Nirvana, and follows The 4 Noble Truths.

Definition of Religion

A system that expresses belief in one or more gods through practices such as prayer, worship, and lifestyle choices.

Geographic Distribution

Christianity: Predominantly found in the USA.
Judaism: Mainly practiced in Israel.
Islam: Primarily observed in Saudi Arabia.
Hinduism: Primarily practiced in India.
Buddhism: Primarily found in Thailand.

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Explore the five major world religions with this flashcard quiz. Test your knowledge about Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, and Buddhism, as well as their key figures. A great way to prepare for exams or deepen your understanding of religious studies!