What type of definition of religion focuses on what a person feel about their religion, instead of what they think about it.

What type of definition of religion focuses on the purpose that a religion serves for its followers, not on how they feel or what they think about their faith.

Which perspective of a functional definition of religion argues that religion helps give meaning and purpose to human life and creates bonds between people in society?

Which perspective of a functional definition of religion argues that the spiritual world doesn't exist and that humans invented religion as projections of their fears, wishes, and desires or to control other people?

A religion that believes there is only one god.

A religion that believes there are multiple gods.

A religion that believes in a single god but leaves the possibility open to there being other gods as well.

A religion that acknowledges many gods, but only worships one consistently.

A religion that has no personal divine being, but a "way" or a "unity" that followers are meant to pursue.

A religion that believes that the whole universe is god.

A religion that believes that there is a god and that god exists in every part of nature and extends beyond nature.

A lack of belief in gods.

The belief that it is impossible for humans to know whether or not the divine or an ultimate reality exists. People with this belief do not worship gods or practice a faith, but belief the existence of god or gods could be possible.

Repeated, worshipful actions that many of the world's religions have different varieties of.

Images that stand for something or represent some information. Many religions use these to represent important ideas or beliefs of their faith.

Stories based on the symbols and beliefs of a religion. Some faiths and followers believe these stories are literal while others believe they are metaphorical.

A religious practice with the purpose of bringing humans into contact or communication with the divine or supernature.

Which ancient civilization did Hinduism start in?

With over a billion followers, Hinduism is the _____ most popular religion in the world.

Why is it hard to know the origin date of Hinduism?

Which denomination of Hinduism focuses its worship almost exclusively on the god Shiva, making it almost monotheistic?

Which denomination of Hinduism focuses its worship on Vishnu and his avatars?

Which denomination of Hinduism focuses its worship on the goddess Shakti, making it one of the few religions in the world with a female deity as its focus?

Which denomination of Hinduism gives equal importance to all five major Hindu deities (Shiva, Vishnu, Shakti, Surya, and Ganesha) and allows their followers to decide for themselves which deities to worship?

The Hindu god called "the Creator" because he periodically creates everything in the universe.

The Hindu goddess that is considered Brahma's consort and is the goddess of learning, wisdom, speech, and music.

The Hindu fire god who is supposed to know the thoughts of all people and is a witness to all important ceremonies.

The Hindu goddess who is the consort of Vishnu and is seen as the goddess of wealth, good fortune, and well-being.

The Hindu god in charge of the heavens and the provider of rain for earth.

Because there are so many variations in belief and worship in Hinduism, there is a lot of conflict between different denominations.

One of the four purposes, or goals, to human life in Hinduism that focuses on obtaining pleasures of the senses. (Psychological Value)

One of the four purposes, or goals, to human life in Hinduism that focuses on striving to be moral citizens and conducting life according to both secular and religious laws and customs. (Moral Value)

One of the four purposes, or goals, to human life in Hinduism that focuses on obtaining worldly success such as wealth, fame, and power. (Economic Value)

One of the four purposes, or goals, to human life in Hinduism that is to free the soul from the constant cycle of life, death, and reincarnation and is the highest aspiration of a Hindu person. (Spiritual value)

The Path of Knowledge where Hindus focus on achieving liberation through knowledge and understanding of absolute truth is called:

The Path of Work where Hindus focus on doing good works and deeds selflessly for other people is called:

The Path of Meditation where Hindus focus on doing meditation and yoga to discipline their mind and energy while forgetting worldly concerns is called:

The oldest known Hindu scriptures written around 1,500 BCE and that is recognized by nearly every Hindu for its spiritual authority.

Ancient Hindus scriptures that are philosophical documents written before 500 BCE.

Long narrative poems like the Bhagavad Gita and the Ramayana that tell stories of great warriors.

Hindu scriptures that offer information on a wide variety of topics that are important to Hindu life like grammar, law, rituals, and astrology.

Mythological stories of Hindu gods that were written between the years of 300 and 900 CE.

The stage of life in Hinduism that covers the first 25 years of a man's life where he is devoted to celibacy and learning.

The stage of life in Hinduism that covers when a man marries, begins his family, and focuses on providing for them.

The stage of life in Hinduism that covers when a man's children are grown and he retreats from society to live in isolation with as few material possessions as possible.

The stage of life in Hinduism around age 75 where a man denounces all worldly belongings and pleasures to focus on spirituality.

Traditionally, the four stages of life have not applied to women or people of lower castes.

The social hierarchy in India that may have roots in Hindu scripture that is inherited and based on occupation is called what?

The caste that is at the top of the social hierarchy and often includes priests, scholars, academics, and teachers.

The caste that often holds positions in the military and government and is therefore referred to as the "warrior" or "prince" caste.

The caste that traditionally were merchants and tradesmen and that have risen to prominence in business in modern times.

The caste that consists primarily of servants and peasants and has historically been limited in career and social advancement opportunities.

The lowest caste that is not even considered to be a caste, often referred to as the "Untouchables" because they are responsible for "unclean" duties such as disposing of bodies, sewage and waste management, and street cleaning.

A Hindu ritual that celebrates a child's first taking of solid food.

A Hindu ritual for a person coming of age.

Meat-eating Hindus often refrain from eating what type of animal, which is held in special regard in Hinduism?

Hindu art and architecture often depicts gods and goddesses with what to demonstrate their powers and ability to do many things at once.

Buddhism is the _______ most observed faith in the world.

Unlike Hinduism, Buddhism has a central figure who founded the faith, Siddhartha Gautama, who achieved enlightenment and became the Great _______.

Siddhartha Gautama was born the prince of a small kingdom in Nepal and practiced what faith initially?

Although raised in a life of luxury, Siddhartha started questioning the meaning of life when he encountered:

Ultimately, Siddhartha realized that the most fulfilling life was to pursue a path that avoids the extremes of self-indulgence and self-denial, calling it the:

Another word for enlightenment in Buddhism is:

Where was Siddhartha meditating when he achieved enlightenment?

The Great Buddha taught that he was:

In what way are gods in Buddhism different than those in other religions?

Of the Four Noble Truths, the First is:

Of the Four Noble Truths, the Second is:

Of the Four Noble Truths, the Third is:

Of the Four Noble Truths, the Fourth is:

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists strive to nurture beliefs that are correct and productive and to associate with people that have similar views.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Adjusting one's behavior to be in line with one's beliefs by removing all ill will and malice from their intent.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists listen to themselves speak and think about the impression it leaves on others, as well as when they do not speak the truth, and try to correct these failings.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists are mindful of their actions and the impact that they have, trying to improve on them.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists choose occupations that do not bring harm to others or otherwise fail to bring them towards enlightenment.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists are not intimidated by challenges and continue to pursue the goal of enlightenment after facing adversity and achieving goals.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists practice self-awareness and are mindful of their actions and try to understand the subconscious decisions they make.

Which part of the Eightfold Path is being described: Buddhists focus their thoughts through meditation to focus on what is important and not the unnecessary in the world around them.

Which of the Three Jewels of Buddhism focuses on respecting and revering Siddhartha Gautama, the Great Buddha?

Which of the Three Jewels of Buddhism refers to following the teachings of the Great Buddha?

Which of the Three Jewels of Buddhism refers to the community of enlightened Buddhists and the followers of Buddhism?

Who did the Buddha believe could reach the goal of enlightenment, making Buddhism different from the Buddha's birth faith of Hinduism? (check all that apply)

This denomination of Buddhism holds wisdom as the highest virtue, believes in no god or higher being, believes a person is responsible for their own destiny and can only be achieved by monks or nuns, and believes the Buddha was a human model and teacher.

This denomination of Buddhism holds compassion as the highest virtue, believes a person must work with others and think of their needs, Nirvana can be the goal of anyone, and believes the Buddha was a supernatural being.

Buddhist architecture designed originally to house monks during the rainy season.

Buddhist architecture that are more like sculptures made of decorative mounds that often house sacred relics, such as the remains of the Great Buddha.

Buddhist architecture that are modified forms of a stupas that are familiar in East Asia.

Less than one percent of the earth's population is Jewish, but roughly half of the people in the world practice a religion that is based upon Jewish monotheism.

Which prophet is believed to have originally made a covenant with God to worship in return for being the founder of a new nation?

Which prophet is credited with organizing the tribes of Israel into a distinct civilization and developing a fully formed religious philosophy?

Which prophet is believed to be tied to the origin of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?

Which prophet was asked to sacrifice his son, Isaac, to God to prove his loyalty?

Which prophet led the Israelites out of bondage in Egypt and through the desert for 40 years before reaching Israel?

What founding scripture of Judaism is said to have been passed down by God to Moses and contains the Five Books of Moses: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy?

What Jewish scripture contains the history of the Jewish people from the perspective of the prophets other than Moses: Joshua, Samuel, Samson, Elijah, Deborah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel?

What Jewish scripture contains the poetic writings including the Proverbs and Psalms?

What Jewish scripture refers to the combined works of the Torah, Nevi'im, and the Ketuvim?

What Jewish writings are a collection of the records of analysis by rabbis regarding Jewish law, philosophy, history, and customs that are believed to be oral traditions passed on by Moses to Jewish leaders until they were written down between 2nd and 6th centuries CE.

Although the Jewish people of Israel faced subjugation by several groups, the invasion of which group in the first century BCE led to the destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem and the scattering of Jewish people from their homeland for nearly 2000 years?

Jewish people believe that there is only one God, which makes them what type of faith?

Judaism may have originated the concept of the presence of one God and is agreed to be the oldest monotheistic religion currently in practice.

An important belief in Judaism is the idea of God's revelation to his people, and all Jewish people agree that Moses was more important than the other prophets.

Jewish people believe they are God's chosen people, which they consider to be a duty that is a:

This branch of Judaism is the most traditional, keeping men and women separate in the synagogue, focusing on the Tanakh and Talmud as the true guide of Jewish life that can only be interpreted by recognized authorities.

This branch of Judaism started in 19th century Germany and encouraged Jewish faith and practice to modernize with society, allowing men and women to worship together, services to be in the local language, and to allow individuals to interpret their faith for themselves.

This branch of Judaism arose later in the 19th century and charts a middle path between Orthodox and Reform Judaism by keeping the service mostly in Hebrew, but allowing women to fully participate in their faith.

This branch of Judaism that arose in the 20th century is relatively small and extremely liberal, seeing their rituals and sacred texts as part of an evolving and ongoing relationship with God and are egalitarian in their views of gender roles and LBGT issues.

This group is the least traditional of Orthodox Jews (though they are still more traditional than any other branches) and believe the Torah is from God and should not be changed, seeing themselves as the ones who are being faithful to the original Jewish religion, keeping their traditions and heritage alive.

This group is as more traditional form of Orthodox Judaism, rejecting modern technology such as television and internet and devoting their time to studying the Torah, forming their own communities but still pushing their children to attend college or start a business.

This group is the most traditional group of Orthodox Jews, studying the Torah full time, living in isolated communities, and their men are often recognized for waring long coats and hats, as well as for having long curly sidelocks of hair.

A weekly day of worship services that is meant to commemorate how God rested on the seventh day of creation. In Judaism, it takes place from sunset on Friday to sunset on Saturday.

A Jewish place of worship, prayer, and study that is sometimes called a temple in Reform Judaism.

A Jewish scholar or religious leader that also offers support for their community as a teacher and counselor. Women can fulfill this role in all but Orthodox Judaism.

A Jewish cantor or music leader for a synagogue that can also help the community as a teacher or counselor.

The Jewish New Year.

The days that fall between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

The Day of Atonement where Jewish people ask for forgiveness from all whom they have transgressed.

An eight day festival that commemorates the Exodus story in which Moses and his followers were freed from slavery in Egypt.

Seven weeks after Passover, this festival commemorates the day when God gave the Israelite people the Torah and they entered a covenant with God.

A seven day festival called the Feast of the Tabernacles that coincides with the Autumn harvest during which Jews around the world acknowledge the plight of ancient Israelites forced to wander the desert for 40 years.

The Festival of Lights that commemorates the "Miracle of the Oil" in which a small amount of oil miraculously kept the temple lantern lit for eight days during the Revolt of the Maccabees and is celebrated around the same time as Christmas.

A holiday that commemorates the deliverance of Jewish people from the Persian Empire that involves eating sweets, dressing up in masks and costumes, and giving gifts to friends.

Designed by Theodore Herzl, this hexagram symbolizes the nation of Israel.

A metal scroll case fastened to the doorpost of a Jewish home.

A skullcap, or head covering, for men of Jewish faith that is option, but shows a man is obedient to Jewish tradition.

A ceremony and act that is done on the eighth day of a Jewish boy's life when he is also given a Hebrew name.

A coming of age ceremony for a Jewish boy.

A coming of age ceremony for a Jewish girl.

A canopy that symbolizes a happy home in which a Jewish couple is married under.

The movement for Jewish people to return to the "Promised Land" started in the late 19th century by Theodore Herzl.

The state that was created by the UN in 1948 in the traditional homeland of the Jewish people.

The group of people, primarily of Arab descent, that had previously lived in the land where the new state of Israel was created and were therefore displaced from parts of their homeland.