Religion Study Guide
Judaism
The belief in one and only one God—monotheism
Judaism’s sacred text—the Torah
Journey of the Hebrews out of Egypt, led by Moses—Exodus
Which of the following influences how both Jews and Christians
live?
C. the Ten Commandments
Christianity
Jesus was born in a small town called—Bethlehem
Jesus’ rise from the dead—the Resurrection—also why Christians
celebrate Easter
The small group of followers that walked with Jesus—the
disciples
An event that is not normally performed by a human—miracle
Islam
The ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims
worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and
community—Ramadan
The holy book of Islam—Qur’an
A building for Muslim prayer—mosque
The five acts of worship required by all Muslims—Five Pillars of
Islam
Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama, the “Enlightened One” or—the Buddha
Buddhism is based upon the Four Noble Truths
A state of perfect peace—nirvana
Right Thought, Right Intent, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right
Mindfulness, Right Concentration, Right Speech, and Right Action,
are all elements of the—Eightfold Path
Hinduism
The process of rebirth—reincarnation
The effects of good or bad actions on your soul—karma
One of the gods of Hinduism, _______ the Creator—Brahma
A state pf perfect peace