Hindu/Judaism/Islam/Sikhism Quiz

What is the symbol of Hinduism?

• Aum

• Crescent moon and star

• Star / Shield of David

• Khanda

How many followers does Hinduism have worldwide?

• 900 Million

• 1.3 billion

• 14 million

• 23 Million

Where did Hinduism start?

• India

• Middle East, Central Asia, Indonesia

• Present day Israel

• India

Who is the founder of Hinduism?

• Muhammad

• Abraham, Moses

• Guru Nanak Dev, 9 Gurus

• Indo-European group: Aryans

What are the observance days of Hinduism?

• Al Hijra, Mawlid al-nabi, Ramadan, Id al-Fitr, Id al-Adha

• Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Hanukkah, Pesach, Shavuot

• Hola Mohalla, Baisakhi, Diwali, Birthday of Guru Nanak

• Festivals for each month

Who is the main deity in Hinduism?

• Allah (God)

• Adonai (God)

• Brahman (creator)

• Monotheism- Allah (God)

What are the sacred writings of Hinduism?

• The Koran / Qur’an

• TeNaKh

• Guru Granth Sahib

• The Vedas; The Smriti

What is the goal of Hinduism?

• Salvation and eternal life

• Live a good life, according to the laws of the Torah

• Break the cycle of Samsara and achieve Mukti (liberation)

• When completely pure, the atman will leave Samsara and join the Collective Soul

Where is the holy site of Islam located?

• Thiruvannamalai, Mangadu, Ganges River

• Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem, Hebron

• Jerusalem (Western / Wailing Wall), Hebron, Zion

• Golden Temple at Amritsar

What are the practices and rituals of Islam?

• Hindus practice meditation in the form of yoga, daily devotionals, public rituals, and puja (prayer)

• 5 Pillars of Islam

• Kashrut (kosher laws – dietary laws)

• No pork, shellfish, and meat prepared with dairy products