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What is the term for the endless cycle of rebirths in Hinduism?
What is the term for the endless cycle of rebirths in Hinduism?
What is the primary duty defined as religious or moral in Hinduism?
What is the primary duty defined as religious or moral in Hinduism?
Which figure is considered the founder of Judaism?
Which figure is considered the founder of Judaism?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five pillars of Islam?
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Which holiday in Christianity marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
Which holiday in Christianity marks the resurrection of Jesus Christ?
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What is the Jewish regulation that prohibits certain foods and dictates their preparation?
What is the Jewish regulation that prohibits certain foods and dictates their preparation?
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Which aspect of Hinduism involves achieving a divine understanding to attain liberation?
Which aspect of Hinduism involves achieving a divine understanding to attain liberation?
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Which of the following is associated with the concept of the Trinity in Christianity?
Which of the following is associated with the concept of the Trinity in Christianity?
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Study Notes
Monotheistic and Polytheistic Religions
- Monotheistic: Belief in one God.
- Polytheistic: Belief in multiple Gods.
Hinduism
- Samsara: The continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth.
- Dharma: Religious and moral duty.
- Karma: The sum of a person's actions, which determines their future rebirths.
- Moksha: Liberation from the cycle of rebirth.
- Reincarnation: The atman (soul) taking on a new body after death.
- Brahma: The creator god.
- Vishnu: The preserver god.
- Shiva: The destroyer god.
- Path to salvation: Meditation, fulfilling dharma, detaching from material desires, and understanding the divine.
- Gandhi: Important Hindu figure who promoted non-violent resistance.
Judaism
- Founder: Abraham.
- Key figure: Moses.
- Orthodox Jews: Strict adherence to Jewish traditions; written and oral Torah are considered evolving communication from God. Men are typically leaders of the spiritual community.
- Kashrut: Jewish dietary laws, prohibiting certain foods and specific preparation methods.
- Prophet: A person who speaks on behalf of God.
- Number of commandments: 613.
- Synagogue: Jewish house of worship.
- Hanukkah: An eight-day festival celebrating the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. Often in December.
Christianity
- Founder: Jesus Christ.
- Creed: Commonly the Apostles' Creed, such as believing in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth.
- Most important holiday: Easter (resurrection of Jesus).
- Pentecost: 50 days after Jesus' ascension into heaven.
- Symbol: Fish (representing Jesus).
- Trinity: The concept of God as Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit.
Islam
- Ancestor: Abraham.
- Important site: Ka'ba (black cube) in Mecca, a place of worship.
- Founder: Muhammad.
- Definition: Submission to God's will.
- Believer called: Muslims.
- Profession of faith: Shahadah.
- Five pillars: Shahadah, Prayer (salat), Alms (zakat), Fasting (sawm), Pilgrimage (hajj).
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Test your knowledge on the fundamental differences between monotheistic and polytheistic religions. This quiz explores key concepts in Hinduism and Judaism, including terms like Samsara, Dharma, and significant figures like Gandhi and Moses. Perfect for anyone interested in religious studies!
