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What major event occurred between 632-661 CE regarding Islam?
What major event occurred between 632-661 CE regarding Islam?
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?
Which sect of Islam comprises 10% of the Muslim population?
Which sect of Islam comprises 10% of the Muslim population?
What is a common belief held in Christianity?
What is a common belief held in Christianity?
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How many followers does Islam approximately have?
How many followers does Islam approximately have?
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What term refers to the sacred scripture of Islam?
What term refers to the sacred scripture of Islam?
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Which holiday is NOT celebrated within Christianity?
Which holiday is NOT celebrated within Christianity?
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What is a primary belief regarding gender in Christianity?
What is a primary belief regarding gender in Christianity?
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What is the main concept of afterlife in Hinduism?
What is the main concept of afterlife in Hinduism?
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Which of the following figures is the founder of Sikhism?
Which of the following figures is the founder of Sikhism?
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Which holiday is known as the festival of lights in Hinduism?
Which holiday is known as the festival of lights in Hinduism?
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What do Sikhs believe regarding afterlife?
What do Sikhs believe regarding afterlife?
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Which statement is true regarding the spread of Hinduism?
Which statement is true regarding the spread of Hinduism?
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Which of the following statements about Buddhism is correct?
Which of the following statements about Buddhism is correct?
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What distinguishes Sikhism's approach to sacred texts?
What distinguishes Sikhism's approach to sacred texts?
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What is a significant feature of the government/gender equality in Hinduism?
What is a significant feature of the government/gender equality in Hinduism?
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Study Notes
Islam Religion
- Founded by Muhammad, a merchant/trader, in the 7th century in Saudi Arabia.
- Egalitarian.
- Five core beliefs: Profession of faith; Prayer five times daily; Alms-giving; Fasting during Ramadan; Pilgrimage to Mecca.
- Afterlife: Soul enters Barzakh.
- Spread through trade and military from 632-661 CE, reaching northern India and modern Spain.
- Imam is the religious leader, leading prayer.
- 1.9 billion followers.
- Sacred scripture is the Quran.
- Patriarchal society, generally egalitarian with significant sects like Shia (10%) and Sunni (90%).
- Important prophets include Jesus, Moses, and Abraham.
Christianity
- Founded by Jesus Christ in the mid-first century.
- Jesus is the Son of God, fully human, and fully divine.
- Following Jesus leads to eternal life.
- God created the world, knows everything, and is everywhere.
- Jesus was crucified and resurrected.
- Major beliefs are Jesus's divinity, humanity, and sacrifice.
- 2.4 billion followers.
Hinduism
- Origins in the Indus River Valley, India, Nepal, and Mauritius.
- Spread through oral traditions, emperors, and migration.
- Sacred Texts: Various scriptures, including the Vedas.
- 1.2 billion followers.
- Gender equality with women having significant rights.
- Holy days include Holi and Diwali.
- Afterlife; Reincarnation, with Karma influencing rebirth.
Sikhism
- Founded in the 15th century in Punjab, Northern India.
- Has 10 gurus (messengers).
- Monotheistic with equality for all.
- Belief in reincarnation and the pursuit of enlightenment (mukti).
- 26 million followers.
- Sacred text: Guru Granth Sahib.
- No priests, rather granthis lead prayers
- Langar (community kitchen) is a significant aspect, providing free meals to all.
Buddhism
- Founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha).
- Emphasis on the Four Noble Truths (suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering, and path to the end of suffering).
- The Eightfold Path guides followers towards enlightenment.
- Belief in reincarnation and achieving nirvana, a state of liberation.
- 26 million followers.
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This quiz explores the foundational beliefs and historical significance of major world religions such as Islam and Christianity. It covers key figures, core beliefs, and the societal structures of these faiths. Test your knowledge on the spread and impact of these religions through history.
