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Which of the following is a key practice in Buddhism?
Which of the following is a key practice in Buddhism?
What is the core teaching of Christianity that emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus Christ?
What is the core teaching of Christianity that emphasizes the importance of believing in Jesus Christ?
Which of the following is a key concept in Hinduism that refers to the liberation of the soul?
Which of the following is a key concept in Hinduism that refers to the liberation of the soul?
What is the name of the ancient scriptures that are considered core teachings in Hinduism?
What is the name of the ancient scriptures that are considered core teachings in Hinduism?
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Which of the following is a key practice in Christianity that involves the consumption of bread and wine?
Which of the following is a key practice in Christianity that involves the consumption of bread and wine?
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What is the concept in Buddhism that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
What is the concept in Buddhism that refers to the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
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Which of the following religions is most closely associated with the concept of ahimsa or non-violence?
Which of the following religions is most closely associated with the concept of ahimsa or non-violence?
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Which of the following religious founders is credited with the concept of the Four Noble Truths?
Which of the following religious founders is credited with the concept of the Four Noble Truths?
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Which of the following religious traditions places a strong emphasis on the authority of sacred texts?
Which of the following religious traditions places a strong emphasis on the authority of sacred texts?
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Which of the following religions is characterized by a belief in a single, all-powerful deity?
Which of the following religions is characterized by a belief in a single, all-powerful deity?
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Which of the following religious traditions emphasizes the attainment of moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth?
Which of the following religious traditions emphasizes the attainment of moksha or liberation from the cycle of rebirth?
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Study Notes
Buddhism
- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (563 BCE) in ancient India
- Core teachings:
- Four Noble Truths:
- The truth of suffering (dukkha)
- The truth of the origin of suffering (samudaya)
- The truth of the cessation of suffering (nirodha)
- The truth of the path to the cessation of suffering (magga)
- Eightfold Path:
- Right understanding
- Right intention
- Right speech
- Right action
- Right livelihood
- Right effort
- Right mindfulness
- Right concentration
- Four Noble Truths:
- Key practices:
- Meditation (mindfulness, concentration)
- Karma (actions have consequences)
- Reincarnation (samsara)
- Nirvana (enlightenment, liberation)
Christianity
- Founded by Jesus Christ (4 BCE - 30 CE) in ancient Palestine
- Core teachings:
- The Bible (Old and New Testaments)
- The Trinity (Father, Son, Holy Spirit)
- Salvation through faith in Jesus Christ
- The Ten Commandments
- Key practices:
- Prayer and worship
- Baptism (initiation ritual)
- Eucharist (Communion, Holy Communion)
- Charity and service to others
Hinduism
- Originated in ancient India (1500 BCE)
- Core teachings:
- The Vedas (ancient scriptures)
- The Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva)
- Karma (actions have consequences)
- Reincarnation (samsara)
- Moksha (liberation)
- Key practices:
- Puja (ritual worship)
- Yoga (physical, mental, spiritual disciplines)
- Pilgrimage to sacred sites (e.g., Ganges River)
- Caste system (social hierarchy)
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Test your knowledge of the core teachings and practices of Buddhism, Christianity, and Hinduism, including their founders, scriptures, and key beliefs.
