5 Questions
The ______ - Reminder of Jesus’ death and sacrifice of himself for humanity’s sins
CROSS
The ______ - Symbolizes that you are a follower of Christianity
ICHTYS
The ______ - Not originally an Islamic symbol but was adopted as one during the spread of Islam. Today it is often recognized as a symbol of the religion to represent Islam, Muslims, and Muslim countries.
Star and Crescent
The ______ - Means God in Arabic. Represents Islam as a symbol
Allah in Arabic
The ______ - harmony between opposite forces (balance)
Yin Yang
Study Notes
Christianity
- CROSS: represents Jesus' death and sacrifice for humanity's sins
- ICHTHYS: symbolizes being a follower of Christianity
Judaism
- Star of David: represents Judaism
Buddhism
- Dharma Wheel: represents the Eightfold Path
- The Lotus Flower: symbolizes purity of body, speech, and mind
Hinduism
- Om and Swastika: represents Hinduism
Sikhism
- The Khanda: consists of three parts
- Double-edged sword: represents the belief in one God
- Chakkar: represents God without beginning or end, reminding Sikhs to remain within God's rule
- Two crossed kirpans (swords): represents spiritual authority and political power
Islam
- The Star and Crescent: originally not an Islamic symbol, but adopted during the spread of Islam
- Represents Islam, Muslims, and Muslim countries
- Allah in Arabic: means God in Arabic, representing Islam as a symbol
Taoism
- Yin Yang: represents harmony between opposite forces (balance)
Confucianism
- The Confucius: represents Confucianism
Test your knowledge of religious symbols and their meanings in this quiz! From the Christian cross to the Jewish Star of David, and the Buddhist Dharma Wheel, see how many symbols you can identify and understand their significance in Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other major world religions.
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