Jack - Pd.7 Religion Quiz

Hinduism - Part 1

2300 BCE

1. Hinduism is most dominant in India and Southern Asia.
2. Out of today's population, 15 percent of people are practicing this religion. 3.The holy book for Hinduism is the Four Vedas known as Atharvaveda, Rigveda, Samaveda, and Yajurveda.
3. The name of the symbol for Hinduism is the Aum

Hinduism - Part 2

2300 BCE

1. An important place Hindus is the Sacred Gages River. This river is important given it will wash away sins and help relieve the body.
2. The fundamental belief of Hinduism is to reach Diwali or light over darkness. Also in Hinduism you are attempting to reach a better reincarnation this is done by having little effect from other karma.

Hinduism - Part 2a

2300 BCE

1. Some holidays celebrated by Hindus are Holi or the festival of color, Daiwali which is to celebrate light and escape from darkness, and Ganesh Chaturthi which is a tribute to good luck.
2. A conflict that took place for Hindus is the partition of India this was something that meant territory was kept for the Hindus but they where capable to force the Muslims and there sparking religion into a different territory.

Judaism - Part 1

1800 BCE

1. This religion is most dominant in the United States and Israel.
2. 0.2 percent of today's population practice this religion.
3. The holy book and scripture is The Torah based on the five books of Moses. As well as the 10 commandments.
4. The Star of David is the religious symbol for Judaism.

Judaism - Part 2a

1800 BCE

1. A massive event in history as we know of World War 2 slaughtered many Jewish people resulting in their land to be stolen and the Jews where taken to the newly established territory given from Great Britain. This then made the Jews develop the religion and establish more throughout Israel.

Judaism - Part 2

1800 BCE

1. A sacred location for Jewish people is the Holy Sepurture, this place is sacred given that Jesus Christ cremated their post to his death.
2. Abraham made an agreement with god and would follow him and his order to eventually gain land for the Jews. Also the
3. Some holidays celebrated are Hanukkah, Sabbath, Rosh Hashanah, and Passover.

Buddhism - Part 1

400 BCE

1. Buddhism is most dominant in the Asia-Pacific region.
2. Of today's population 7 percent of people are followers.
3. The holy book and scripture is the Tripitaka as well as the Four Noble Truths.
4. The Religious symbol is called The Dharma Wheel.

Buddhist - Part 2

400 BCE

1. A sacred location for Buddhists is the Budh Gaya which is a very important pilgrimage village where they will reach their point of Nirvana or enlightenment.
2. The fundamental belief of the Buddhist religion is that at the end of life they have reached Nirvana meaning they lived a life of kindness and tribute to Buddha.
3. Some holidays for Buddhist are Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

Buddhist - Part 2a

400 BCE

1. On August 25 2017 the Monks led a persecution on the Rohingya civilians in Northern Myanmar. This was a genocide given that the Rohingya cant fight back and are just being slaughtered. This resulted in 24,000 plus deaths

Christianity - Part 2 a

50

4a. The Christians were fighting the Muslims in order to capture the Holy Land which was of high significance. Also the religion of Islam was growing and catching attention meaning so they fought for power.

Christianity - Part 1

50

1.Christianity is primarily dominant in North America.
2.In today's population 31.6 percent of people practice this religion.
3.The holy book for Christianity is the Bible
4. The name of the religious symbol is called the Cross

Christianity - Part 2

50

1. For those who practice the religion Vatican City is considered Holy. This is considered holy because the Pope lives here and he is an important figure who informs citizens who follow about the significant events causing the establishment of Christianity.
2. The fundamental beliefs for Christianity are that Jesus sacrificed his life for others.
3. Christmas, Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter, and Palm Sunday
4. The eight crusades were an important part in the establishment of Christianity.

Islam - Part 1

610

1. This religion is most dominant in Northern Africa and the Middle East
2. 23 percent of people take part in practicing this religion.
3. The holy book and scripture to the Muslims is the Quran as well as the 10 commandments.
4. The religious symbol is call The Crescent and Star.

Islam - Part 2

610

1. A sacred people to Muslims is the city Mecca located in Saudi Arabia. This city is holy given it is the birth place of Prophet Muhammad.
2. The Islamic religion is followed in the way of Muhammad and the Five Pillars of Islam. Which guides Muslims to pleasure Allah and attain paradise.
3. Some Islamic holidays are Ramadan, Eud ul Fitr, Muharram, and Ashura.

Islam - Part 2a

610

1. The eight crusades were a conflict that affected the Muslims in the way of gaining the holy land as well as power from the uprising Christianity of Roman Catholics. Also the Partition of India which was where India was split up forcing the Muslims out of that territory, and into what we know as modern Pakistan.