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What is the name for the Jewish holy book and

place of worship?

Torah.

Synagogue.

Who is the founder of Judaism and in what part of the

world did Judaism originate?

Abraham.

In the Middle East, in what is modern-

day Israel.

What are 3 major beliefs of Judaism?

Belief in 1 God (monotheistic)

Abraham as the father of monotheism

Jerusalem is the holiest city.

Why is Jerusalem holy to Jews?

Jerusalem is the location of the Western, or Wailing

Wall. This wall is the only remaining portion of the

Temple of Solomon.

Explain Judaism’s connection to Abraham

and then list 3 places Judaism is found in the

world today.

Judaism traces its roots to Abraham through Isaac, who was the son of Abraham and

Sarah.

Judaism is found in Israel, parts of Europe and the

United States.

What is the name for the Christian holy book and the name for the holy place of worship?

Bible.

Church.

Who is the founder of Christianity and in what part of the

world did Christianity did

originate?

Jesus.

The Middle East (in what is modern-

day Israel).

What are 3 major beliefs of

Christianity?

Monotheism

Jesus as the savior and the Son of God

Jerusalem as a holy city

Trace roots to Abraham

Why is Jerusalem holy to Christians?

Jerusalem is the location of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. In this spot,

according to the Bible, Jesus was crucified. This is also the apparent spot on which

Jesus was buried.

What are the 3 major branches of Christianity and how did each branch

come to be?

Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Protestant.

Catholic and Eastern Orthodox formed out of a conflict over the power

of the Pope.

Protestants emerged, over protests, led by Martin Luther, concerning 95

“unethical” practices by the Catholic Church (selling indulgences, etc.)

What is the name for the Islamic holy

book and for the holy place of

worship?

Qur’an (Koran)

Mosque

Who is the founder of Islam and in what part of the world did Islam

originate?

Muhammad

Mecca, in Saudi Arabia

What are 3 major beliefs of Islam?

Belief in 1 God (known as Allah)

Muhammad is the last and greatest prophet

Jerusalem is a holy city

Trace roots to Abraham

Why is Jerusalem holy to Muslims?

Jerusalem is the location of the Dome of the Rock. Beneath this mosque is,

according to the Qur’an, the spot on which

Muhammad ascended into heaven.

Trace Abraham’s connection to Islam and

list 3 places Islam is found in the world today.

Muslims trace their roots to Abraham through his

relationship with Hagar. Hagar and Abraham had a son named

Ishmael.

The Middle East, North Africa, and Indonesia (Southeast Asia)

Name 1 Hindu book of worship

Vedas, Upanishads, or Bhagavad-Gita

Who is the founder of Hinduism and in

what part of the world did Hinduism

originate?

No single founder. Probably a combination

of beliefs

Somewhere in or near India.

What are 3 similarities

between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Belief in dharma, karma,

reincarnation, ahimsa, originated

in India.

Name any 2 Hindu gods and then explain why Hinduism is not

considered polytheistic.

Shiva, Vishnu, Brahma, Ganesha

All Hindu gods are considered to be a different “face” of the 1 all-powerful,

universal spirit known as Brahman.

Describe 4 similarities Hinduism shares with

the 3 religions of Judaism, Christianity,

and Islam.

Belief in 1 God (or all-powerful spirit)

All originated in Asia

Holy book

Prayer

Quest for salvation

What is the name for Buddhism’s holy

book which contains the teachings of

Buddha?

Tripitaka

Who is the founder of Buddhism and in what part of the world did Buddhism originate?

Siddhartha Gautama

Northern India (close to Nepal)

What is enlightenment and what guidelines did Buddha preach that one must follow in order to reach enlightenment?

Understanding.

Buddha emphasized following the 4 Noble

Truths and the Eightfold Path in order to reach

enlightenment.

What are 3 major differences

between Hinduism and Buddhism?

Hinduism- caste system used to be legal, many gods as

manifestation of Brahman, no single founder.

Buddhism- no caste system, no gods to represent Brahman,

Siddhartha Gautama as founder.

What are the 2 major branches of

Buddhism?

Theravada and Mahayana.

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