Ava G. P.7 Religion Quiz

Hinduism Part 1

3000 BCE

1.) Hinduism is mainly practiced in South Asia, in the same area as Afghanistan and Bangladesh.
2.) There are 1.2 billion followers of the World that make up 15% of the overall population. 3 million live in the U.S..
3.) The holy books for Hinduism consist of the four Vedas, the Rig-Veda, the Suma-Veda, the Yajur-Veda, and the Atharva-Veda.
4.) The name of the Hinduism symbol is the Aum/Om.

Hinduism Part 3

3000 BCE

2.) For those who practice Hinduism, basic beliefs include the entire universe is God's, the entire universe is God, accept other faiths, cows are sacred, and the ultimate goal is to seek divinity. The religion is also henotheistic, so they believe that there are multiple paths to the god Bruhman.
3.) Three important festivals are Holi, victory of good over evil, Tandava Nritya, a recreation of the universe, and Diwali, a light festival to celebrate the victory of light over darkness.

Hinduism Part 4

3000 BCE

4.) The Partition of India between Hindus and Muslims in Gujarat, India in a region of Kashmir was a major conflict. This took place in 1947. This ongoing violence was due to India separating into the mostly Muslim Pakistan and the mostly Hindu India. Violence was rampant during the two days of discriminatory crime.

Hinduism Part 2

3000 BCE

1.) One holy location for Hindus is the Varanasi, which is important to the religion because of its sacred waters for rituals. All holy locations for Hindus help them to connect to Gods/inner spirit, encourage human interaction, and are often a dwelling place for the gods.

Judaism Part 2

1900 BCE

1.) Some holy location for Jewish people are Hebron, Tiberias, and Jerusalem. Jerusalem is considered the holiest city. This is because it was once considered the center of the world, and was where god resided.
2.) Judaism is monotheistic, so they believe in 1 god. While there are 3 branches, all Jews follow the ten commandments and the Torah.

Judaism Part 1

1900 BCE

1.) Most Jews live in the U.S. or in Israel, with the other 18% spread around.
2.) There are 15.2 million Jewish people worldwide, making up 0.2% of world religions.
3.) Jews use the ten commandments and the Torah as their holy scriptures.
4.) The symbol for Judaism is called the Star of David.

Judaism Part 3

1900 BCE

3.) Some Jewish holidays include Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Sukkot, Passover, sabbaths, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, and Yom Kippur. Hanukkah is celebrating the revolt of the Seleucid Monarchy, and is often recognizable because of the menorah. Yom Kippur is for asking for forgiveness in synagogues. Bar/Batmitzvahs start adulthood once a Jew turns 12 or 13.

Judaism Part 4

1900 BCE

4.) One very important conflict for Judaism was the Holocaust in World War II. This occurred 1939 to 1945, when the anti-Semitic Adolf Hitler invaded Poland. This led to Jews getting Israel. The main reason why this event happened was because of Adolf Hitler hating and wanting to get rid of all Jewish people, and having the power to do it.

Buddhism Part 1

600 BCE

1.) Buddhism originated in India and spread around to most of Asia, including China, Nepal, Japan, Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Korea, and more.
2.) Buddhists make up 7% of the world's population.
3.) A holy book for Buddhism is The Tripitaka (translates to the 3 baskets), which records Buddha's teachings and the 4 noble truths.
4.) The symbol of Buddhism is called the Dharmachakra.

Buddhism Part 3

600 BCE

3.) One important holiday in Buddhism is Buddha's birthday, which is also known as Vesak. This is celebrated on the 4th lunar day of the month of May.
4.) The Rohingya Genocide occurred on August 25, 2017. The Burmese military (Buddhists) attacked Muslim people in a Rohingya village in Northern Myanmar. 700,000+ refugees fled and 24,000 people were killed. This happened because the Buddhist Monks in that area decided to persecute the Muslim minority.

Buddhism Part 2

600 BCE

1.) For Buddhists, there are four main sacred locations. Lumbini was Buddha's birthplace, Bodh Gaya was where he reached enlightenment, Samath was where he said his first surmon, and Kashinegar was his final resting place.
2.) People who practice Buddhism believe that Prince Siddharta Gautama (Buddha) achieved enlightenment and if they use the Tripitaka and 4 noble truths they will achieve Nirvana (a more accurate term for enlightenment). They also believe that we must all go through suffering.

Christianity Part 1

30

1.) Christianity is practiced mainly in the Americas, Europe, South Africa, Australia, and is generally practiced in a majority of the world.
2.) 2.4 billion people practice Christianity in the world making up 31.6%, with 210 million making up 63% in the U.S..
3.) The holy book for Christians is the Bible.
4.) The name of the religious symbol for Christians is a cross.

Christianity Part 2

30

1.) Two very sacred locations for Christians are Jerusalem and Vatican City. Jerusalem is where Jesus was brought occasionally as a child, where preached to the poor in his adult life, and where he was resurrected by god. Vatican City is the site of the tomb of Apostle St. Peter, and is where the Pope lives.
2.) Christians believe in the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, as well as life and death. They want to make God and Jesus proud, and are split into Protestants, Catholics, and Orthodox.

Christianity Part 3

30

3.) Some Christian holidays include Christmas, Easter, Advent, Good Friday, Ash Wednesday, and Palm Sunday. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and the three wise men who visited him.
4.) The Crusades are very important to Christian History, and lasted from 1096 to 1204. There were 4 main crusades, but they were all about the same subject. Roman Catholics, Greek Orthodox, and Islam territories all fought to find out who was the most powerful, and who would get control.

Islam Part 1

610

1.) Islam is mainly practiced in North Africa and South Asia. It is most common in Indonesia.
2.) There are 1.9 Muslims worldwide, which makes up 21% of the world's religion. 3.45 million live in the U.S.
3.) The holy scripture for the Islam religion is the Quran, along with the 5 pillars of Islam. These pillars are Shahadah, Salat, Zakah, Sawm, and Hajj.
4.) The symbol for Islam is called a crescent moon and star.

Islam Part 2

620

1.) Some holy locations for Muslims include Kaaba, Saudi Arabia, Mecca, and Masjd Al-Haram. Mecca is particularly important because it was the birthplace of the prophet Muhammad. Mecca is the holiest of the Muslim cities.
2.) Muslims believe Allah is the one god. They also believe that Muhammad, the seventh messenger but first Muslim messenger, spoke to an angel named Gabriel before his trip from Mecca to Medina. Female Muslims wear hijabs. All Muslims go on pilgrimages and visit mosques.

Islam Part 3

620

3.) Eid al-Fitr, Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi, Laylat al Qadr, and Ramadan are all Islamic holidays. Eid al-Fitr is a celebration to mark the ending of the month of Ramadan, where Muslims commemorate Muhammad receiving the initial revelations of god by fasting. Eid-e-Milad an-Nabi is a feast to celebrate the birth of Muhammad. Laylat al Qadr, also known as the Night of Power, celebrates the day that the Quran was first sent down to Earth.

Islam Part 4

620

4.) A very recent event that involved the Islam religion was the Palestine/Hamas/Israel conflict that started on Oct. 7th, 2023, but has been going on since 1967. Israel is mostly made up of Jewish people, but Gaza and West Bank are occupied by Muslims. A Muslim organization called Hamas has been conflicting with the Israeli government and the mostly Muslim territories. However, many by standing Palestinians have been caught in the crossfire in an event that still hasn't been resolved.