Studied by 0 peopleHow many deities in Judaism?
1
How many deities in Christianity?
1
How many deities in Hinduism?
Henotheistic (supreme being but other gods… Shiva the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver, Brahma the Creator, Lakshmi of Wealth, Sarawati of Knowledge, Ganesh of Wisdom)
How many deities in Buddhism?
none
What do you call believers of Judaism?
Jews
What do you call believers of Christianity?
Christians
What do you call believers of Hinduism?
Hindus
What do you call believers of Buddhism?
Buddhists
What is the name of the supreme being in Judaism?
God/Yahweh (sometimes Jehovah)
What is the name of the supreme being in Christianity?
God
What is the name of the supreme being in Hinduism?
Brahmin (IS existence)
What is the name of the supreme being in Buddhism?
Buddha
Where is the origin of Judaism?
Modern-day Israel
Where is the origin of Christianity?
Jerusalem
Where is the origin of Hinduism?
Indus River
Where is the origin of Buddhism?
Ancient India
Who was the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
Who was the founder of Christianity?
Jesus
Who was the founder of Hinduism?
N/A
Who was the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
When was the founding of Judaism?
circa 1500BC
When was the founding of Christianity?
Around the first century
When was the founding of Hinduism?
2300BC - 1500BC
When was the founding of Buddhism?
500BC
What is the Holy City of Judaism?
Jerusalem
What is the Holy City of Christianity?
Jerusalem
What is the Holy City of Hinduism?
Varanasi
What is the Holy City of Buddhism?
Tibet
What do you call the religious leader of Judaism?
Rabbi
What do you call the religious leader of Christianity?
Priest
What do you call the religious leader of Hinduism?
Pujari / Guru
What do you call the religious leader of Buddhism?
Abbot
What is the sacred writings in Judaism
Torah (first five books of Old Testament… written in Hebrew)
What is the sacred writings in Christianity?
Bible
What is the sacred writings in Hinduism?
Vedas (most ancient holy books- only spoken or sang for long time)
What is the sacred writings in Buddhism?
Tripitaka
What are the secondary rules of Judaism?
Talamud
Are idols/images used in Judaism?
none
Are idols/images used in Christianity?
Yes but not worshipped
Are idols/images used in Hinduism?
Yes, reminders of the god
Are idols/images used in Buddhism?
Idol of Buddha is respect, not worship
What is the symbol of faith in Judaism?
Star of David
What is the symbol of faith in Christianity?
Cross
What is the symbol of faith in Hinduism?
Om (ॐ) .
What is the symbol of faith in Buddhism?
Dharma Wheel / Dharmachakra (represents the teachings of Buddha / path to enlightenment)
What’s the house of worship called in Judaism?
Synogauge
What’s the house of worship called in Christianity?
Church
What’s the house of worship called in Hinduism?
Mandir / Temple
What’s the house of worship called in Buddhism?
Temple / Monestary
What are some holidays in Judaism?
Rashashana, Passover, Yom Kippor
What are some holidays in Christianity?
Christmas, Easter
What are some holidays in Hinduism?
Holi, Diwali
What are some holidays in Buddhism?
Vesak, Bon
Rules to live a good Buddhist life?
4 Noble Truths
What do you believe about the afterlife in Judaism?
many different beliefs
What do you believe about the afterlife in Christianity?
Heaven
What do you believe about the afterlife in Hinduism?
Reincarnation/ Moksha (samsara- cycle. karma- goes around comes around, dharma- balance
What do you believe about the afterlife in Buddhism?
reincarnation
What are the Sects of Judaism?
Orthodox (tradition)
Reform (new)
Conservative (somewhere in the middle)
What are the Sects of Christianity?
Protestant (Martin Luther)
Catholic (Rome- Vatican)
Eastern Orthodox (Constantinople)
What are the Sects of Hinduism?
Vaishnavism, Shaivism
What are the Sects of Buddhism?
Theravada, Mahayana, Tibet
Dietary restrictions of Judaism?
Kosher
Dietary restrictions of Christianity?
Lent
Dietary restrictions of Hinduism?
No beef, sometimes no eggs (ahimsa- nonviolence policy,,, kind of vegan … Jainism is the extreme of this)
Dietary restrictions of Buddhism?
vegetarianism is very common
Sabbath Day of Judaism?
Friday - Saturday (shabbat)
Sabbath Day of Christianity?
Sunday
Sabbath Day of Hinduism
no set day
Sabbath Day of Buddhism
no set day
What do Jews believe of the Birth of Jesus?
Normal birth
What do Christians believe of the Birth of Jesus
divine birth
How to Jews view other Abrahamic religions?
Islam and Christian are false interpretations and extensions of Judaism
How do Christians view other Abrahamic religions?
Judaism is true but “incomplete revelation”
Islam is false
Revered Humans in Judaism?
Prophets, imams (shi’a)
Revered Humans in Christianity
prophets
Revered Humans in Hinduism
no
Revered Humans in Buddhism
bodhisattva
Caste system order
Brahmins (ones who read Vedas- mouth)
Kshatriyas (warriors- arms)
Vaishyas (merchants- legs)
Shudras (workers - feet)
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