Sasha P.7 Religion Quiz

By Nate_Bailey
  • 1800 BCE

    Judiasm Pt. 1

    1. Isreal
    2. .2 percent of the world is jewish.
    3. The Torah
    4. The star of david.
  • 1800 BCE

    Judaism Pt 2a

    1. For Jews, a holy location is the western wall. This is believed to be the old temple remains of a temple used by the people in their scripture, the Torah. People write messages to god and put it into the cracks in the wall, believing that god will read it.
    2. The fundamental belief of Judaism is that god is one and that the jews are his chosen people.
  • 1800 BCE

    Judaism Pt 2b

    1. Chanukah. The Isrelites fought off the Greeks who had a much bigger army and returned to the temple for celebration and prayer only to find that the oil for candles had been knocked over in the fight and very little remained. However, this oil lasted for eight days which is viewed as a miracle. Also, Passover when the Isrelites were freed (by God) from the Egyptions who were using them as slaves.
  • 1800 BCE

    Judaism 2c

    1. WW2. The leader of Germany, Adolf Hitler, blamed Germany's loss in WW1 on the Jewish population, resulting in a genoicide of massive proportion.
  • 1600 BCE

    Buddhism Pt 1

    1. In China, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Japan.
    2. 7 percent of the world practices Buddhism.
    3. Their scripture is the Tripitaka. 4.The Dharma Wheel
  • 1600 BCE

    Buddhism Pt 2a

    1. For Buddhists, a holy place is the shrines in Nepal, where Buddhism started. This is where they feel closest to Buddha.
    2. The fundemental beliefs of Buddhism are that suffering leads to Nirvana (enlightenment) and that suffering is a part of life.
    3. In this religion, there is not any huge holidays but many small holidays. One in particular is Buddhi Day where practitioners take the time to pray to Buddha and think about their choices.
    4. The Rohingya Geniocide.
  • 1597 BCE

    Buddhism 2b

    4a. Buddhists monks in Myanmar decided that there was too many people of others religions in their country and decided to kill them. This led to over 24,000 dead and 700,00 plus refugees. This massacre is still going on.
  • 1500 BCE

    Hinduism Pt 1

    1. India
    2. 15 percent of the world is Hindu.
    3. This religion has four holy books: Rig-Veda, Sama-Veda, Atharva-Veda, and Yajur-Veda.
    4. The name of the religious symbol associated with Hinduism is the Aum or Om. (It can be spelled in two different ways.)
  • 1500 BCE

    Hinduism Pt 2a

    1. For Hindus, a holy location is the Ganges River. Here, practitioners bathe in the water they believe to be holy to wash away their sins and to help them reach holy divinity.
    2. The fundemental belief of Hinduism is that everything is god. The universe is god. Also, those who practice hinduism believe in reincarnation and that depending on your behavior during life, you can move up and down the cast system.
  • 1500 BCE

    Hinduism Pt 2b

    1. Diwali is a festival of light that celebrates the triumph of good over evil. Maha Shwarti is the anniversery of when Shiva performed the recreation of the universe. It is celebrated with song, parties, prayer, and donating to charities.
    2. The Partition of India. England, not having funds to keep occupying India, stopped their rule of it. This led to fighting between the muslims and Hindus about which religion should win. The hHndus won and kept India. The muslims lost and went to Pakistan.
  • 570 BCE

    Islam Pt. 1

    1. North Africa, West Asia, and the Middle East.
    2. 23 percent
    3. The Koran or Qur'an (Can be spelled in two different ways)
    4. The Star and Crescent
  • 570 BCE

    Islam Pt 2a

    1. For muslims, a sacred location is the Ka'abad. It was said to be built by Abraham and his sons. Muhammed repurposed it. It is now a holy location that every muslim tries to visit at least once in their lifetime.
    2. The fundamental belief of Islam is that Allah is the one god and Muhammed is his messanger.
    3. Id ul-Fitr is the day that ends the month long fast of Ramadan. This holiday starts when you can see the moon in the sky. 4a. The partition of India.
  • 570 BCE

    Islam Pt 2b

    4a. The Partition of India. England had given up its control of India due to a lack of funds which led to fighting between the two main religions (at that time) of India, Islam and Hinduism. They both wanted control of the land. However, the Hindus won and the muslims moved to Pakistan while the Hindus stayed in India.
  • 1 BCE

    Christianity Pt.1

    1. Vatican City in particular but also South America, North America, and Europe.
    2. 32 percent of the world practices Christianity.
    3. The bible
    4. The (Holy) Cross
  • 1 BCE

    Christianity Pt. 2a

    1. Vatican City, Judea, and Jeruselum. 1a. Vatican City is where the Pope lives. Judea is where Christianity started. Jeruselum is the holy land and where Jesus was buried.
    2. They believe in the reincarnation of Jesus, that Jesus is god's son, and that following the bible will lead you to a better afterlife.
    3. Christmas: Jesus's birthday. Palm Sunday: When Jesus was nailed to the cross. Easter: When Jesus was brought back to life.
  • 1 BCE

    Christianity 2b

    1. The Crusades 4a. Christians wanted control of holy lands. So, they went after the muslims who had control of it at the time.