Muslims follow the teachings of many of the prophets of Judaism and Christianity, but believe that Muhammad is the final prophet who God delivered his message to.

Muslims believe that Arabs are the descendants of which son of Abraham?

Muslims believe that the Qur'an is the words of Allah and that a translation loses the divinity of the message. Therefore, Muslims believe that the only way to hear or read the true words of Allah are in what language?

Islam strictly believes in one god and does not allow for the idolization of anything else, even the Prophet Muhammad. What type of religion does this make it?

The first pillar of Islam, which is a declaration of faith that Muslims say which states "there is no god but Allah, and Muhammad is the messenger of Allah."

The second pillar of Islam, which is a ritualized prayer that Muslims are expected to do five times a day (dawn, noon, afternoon, dusk, and evening.)

The third pillar of Islam, which is almsgiving to the poor. Each Muslim is expected to give 2.5% of their total income each year, if able.

The fourth pillar of Islam, which is a fast from dawn to dusk for the lunar month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar.

The fifth pillar of Islam, which is a pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim is expected to do if they are healthy and can afford it once in their lifetime.

Islam is the oldest of the Abrahamic religions.

What job did Confucius have that made him aware and concerned about the suffering of individuals?

Confucius believed that young men could change society for the better by learning "gentlemanly" values and behavior. What did he start to try and achieve this goal?

Confucius' school was unique in that it allowed students from all social classes, including the poor.

What is the main goal of Confucianism?

This concept of Confucianism focuses on humanity or humaneness with the ethic of reciprocity that people should treat others as they want to be treated and avoid treating them ways they don't want to be treated.

This concept of Confucianism is an example of the Golden Rule.

This concept of Confucianism refers to ritual or rules for behavior that focus on having positive habits, understanding of ones position in society, and the idea of ritual as sacrifice for others.

This concept of Confucianism is an extension of li and refers to the respect that people must have for their parents and authority figures because of the sacrifices that they have made for them.

This concept of Confucianism is righteousness or moral sense, or the ability to tell the difference between right and wrong and a good person does what is right because it is simply right, not for personal gain.

Mencius believed that rulers had the duty and responsibility to look after the welfare of their people and if they failed to do so that citizens had the right to overthrow the ruler.

Ancient Chinese traditions of honoring one's ancestors with a tablet in a shrine, food offerings on holidays, and keeping their memory alive so they can bring wisdom and guidance to the living.

Shinto is actually a description of the faith in which language?

Because it has no official sacred text, no distinct founder, and no universal forms of worship, Shinto is another religion that doesn't easily fit the "religion" classification.

Over the years, which country has had an impact on the development of Japan and its culture, including the introduction of new religions?

Shintoism didn't get its name until which century, when it was named to distinguish it from other religions?

Kami, or spirits, are seen as gods and can be found anywhere in nature, including inanimate objects such as rocks or in natural formations, like a waterfall.

Developed during the Meiji Restoration in 1868 under Emperor Meiji

Rose in popularity after World War II because the government no longer controlled shrines

Due to its ties to extreme loyalty to the emperor, the US banned this form of Shinto after WWII and stated that Japan needed to institute the freedom of religion

"Open gateways" that are the entrance to Shinto shrines and distinguish moving from the outside world to the sacred space of a kami

The approach to the shrine after passing through the entrance that often is a winding dirt path with lanterns, stone tablets, and stone pillars set along the path

Guardian statues for the shrines that may be human, semi-human, or animal but are most commonly lions or dogs

Offerings that worshippers make to the kami at a shrine that is not seen as a sacrifice, but a token of appreciation meant to bring support and good luck from the kami.

This originally started as a form of entertainment for the kami at different festivals and matches were first held at Shinto shrines. This sport still holds a number of traditions related to Shinto.

Cleanliness and purification is not necessary before visiting a Shinto shrine.

Ritual purification of washing the hands and mouth before entering a shrine that is meant to remove any evil or pollution.

Shinto has no rituals or rites related to death, but many Japanese people use Buddhist rites which has coined the phrase, "born Shinto, die Buddhist" in Japan.

Taoism, or Daoism, became a major philosophical or religious system in China around 500-400 BCE at the same time as what other religion?

Taoism comes from the word Tao, which means?

Transcription method for the Mandarin Chinese language created in the mid-19th century by British diplomats that spells the belief system as Taoism.

Transcription method for the Mandarin Chinese language that is referred to as "spelling sounds" using a phonetic method that was developed in the 1970s by Chinese linguists and adopted by the Chinese government. It spells the belief system as Daoism.

One side of the dualistic concept of Yin and Yang that relates to cool, lunar, feminine, slow, and quiet aspects in the universe.

One side of the dualistic concept of Yin and Yang that relates to warm, solar, male, fast, and aggressive aspects in the universe.

Three deities at the top of the hierarchy in Taoism that are thought to be personified by individuals like Lao Tzu.

These creatures challenge the Taoist gods, causing sickness and hardship as they plague the Earth with negative things. They are seen as the balance to the gods in Taoist belief, the yang to the yin.

Taoist demons may be "orphaned souls" who have been forgotten by their descendants and act out in order to be remembered.

Due to the focus on duality, women are seen as having equal access to worship in Taoism.

According to the Pew Research Center, by 2060 the number of Muslims in the world will ____ by 70%.

According to the Pew Research Center, by 2060 the number of Christians in the world will ____ by 34%.

Due to changes in the number of followers and fertility rates, what continent will have the most followers of both Christianity and Islam in the near future?

Which religion currently has the most followers?

By 2060, which religion is projected to match Christianity in number of followers?

Religious tensions between Orthodox Christians, Muslims, and Catholics in this nation after the fall of the Soviet Union and its satellite states in Eastern Europe led to genocide and ethnic cleansing in the mid-1990s.

When a society moves from being religiously based to one that uses non-religious values and moral codes, what is this called?

This goes hand in hand with science sine it relies on facts to explain things.

A revolution occurred in this nation in 1979 and was seen as a push back against the secular influence of the United States, leading to the establishment of a theocracy trying to return the country to conservative Islamic social values.

Religious tensions erupted between Muslims and Hindus in these two countries after the British partition in 1947, with both sides contesting the region of Kashmir.

Movement to get people of different faiths to meet, discuss their beliefs, and find an appreciation for the beliefs and practices of others.

The ethic of reciprocity of treating people the way you want to be treated that is shared by all major faiths.

The rejection of other religions or feeling that one's religion is the only true religion.

The belief that one's religion encompasses all the other religions because their differences are already included in one's own religion.

Acceptance to dialogue with other religions to show respect and understanding of their faiths while also practicing one's own faith.

Scientists who made discoveries that challenged the doctrine of their faiths, but who approached their research from a foundation of belief and faith.