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3733406205Holy book of HinduismVedas, Mahabharata0
3733406206Holy book of BuddhiusmTripitaka1
3733406207Holy book of ChristianityBible2
3733406208Holy book of JudaismTorah3
3742150684Holy book of islamQur'an4
3742153185Which three religions trace back to Abraham?Islam, Judaism, and Christianity5
3733406212What is one reason that the Islamic religion is successfulThe practice that the religion is for all people6
3733406213In pre-Islamic times, the Status of Mecca was enhanced byTrade- Merchants controlled trade through out Middle East through Mecca7
3733406214The pillar of Islam that helped create first global civilizationThe pilgrimage of the faithful to Mecca8
3733406215What issue confronted Muslims following Muhammad's death?Who was Muhammad's legitimate successor. This eventually broke Muslims into Shi's and Sunni sects9
3733406216Who do Jews, Christians, and Muslims all trace back to?God10
3733406217How do Muslims view people of the book? Aka Jews and ChristiansThey respect the books and think of hen as guides to live a good life but they think the Qur'an is necessary to go to Allah11
3733406218What do Muslims believe the Qur'an reveals?How to make it the afterlife and a guide on how to live your life12
3733406219What phrase do Muslims repeat as an expression of Shahada (Profession of Faith) #1 PillarThere is no God but God, and Muhammad is the messenger of God13
3733406220Who is Allah to Muslims?God14
3733406221How does Allah relate to the God of Christians and Jews?Same God15
3733406222ShahadaFirst Pillar and Profession of Faith16
3733406223Where and how often do Muslims pray?5 times a day and they pray in a clean area faved toward Mecca17
3733406224What city do Muslims pray toward?Mecca18
3733406225What must Muslims do before they prayWash and clean themselves19
3733406226Salat2nd Pillar And Daily Worship20
3733406227Why is charitable giving important to Muslims?This purifies them from greed21
3733406228How much of their wealth do Muslims give?2.5% of income22
3733406229Are Muslims the only religious groups that emphasizes on giving?No so do Jewish and Christian people such as tides at Church and offering at the Synagogue23
3733406230ZakatThe third pillar and charity or Almsgiving24
3733406231What is Siyam? When is it preformed?It is Fasting and preformed during 9th month of Islamic calendar that's a Lunar Calendar25
3733406232What rule about food do Muslims observe during Ramadan?Cannot eat anything during Daylight hours26
3733406233How is the end of Ramadan celebrated?Festival and feast and spread of food to the poor27
3733406234SiyamThe fourth pillar and fasting28
3733406235What values does Hajj promote?Obedience, dedication, and discipline29
3733406236How do Muslims dress for Haji?All white, plain, simple clothing30
3733406237What is Ka'aba?Holy Site in Mecca31
3733406238HajiThe fifth Pillar and Pilgrimage to Mecca32
3733406239JihadStruggle to meet goals33
3733406240How does Jihad relate to Muslims and their personal struggles?Striving to meet goals34
3733406241What is "lesser" jihad?Bigger importance and internal fight. It is the goal to obey 5 pillar and grow closer to God35
3733406242What is "greater" jihad?Lesser importance but external fight with world. In some cases Muslims attack people and religions that go against their beliefs and faith36
3733406243Shari'ahIslamic Law37
3733406244How did Shari'ah develop?It is said to be "path to follow" and Allah's direct word. These laws are intertwined with their faith. They are laws that dictate personal behavior and interactions with others.38
3733406245What values does Shari'ah promote?Obedience and Discipline39
3733406246What are three examples of behaviors that Shari'ah regulate?Consumption of Alcohol, Pork, and participation in Gambling40
3733406247Forbidden in Shari'ahDrinking Alcohol, gambling and eating pork41
3733406248Suggested not to happenWomen to display their beauty42
3738602867Common language of IslamArabic43
3738612149Arabia is intersection of 3 continentsAfrica, Asia, and Europe44
3738618247One of wealthiest trade cities in ArabiaMecca45
3738619883Ka'abaCube that holds hundreds of statues of gods.46
3742274628Hinduism Caste System1. Priests 2. Warriors 3. Merchants 4. Labor class or lower class 5. Untouchables47
37436649464 Noble Truths Buddhism1. To live is to suffer 2. The cause of suffering is desires 3. The solution to suffering is the elimination of desires 4. The eight fold path must be followed to gain Nirvana48
3743686422KaliHindu goddess of death and time49
3743689690BrahmaHindu supreme God and creator50
3743698770VishnuPreserver, part of trinity of Brahma51
3743701197ShivaThe destroyer, part of trinity with Brahma52
3743704840GananpatiConsidered remover of obstacles and is first son of Gananpati and has an elephant head53
3744400756BodhisattvesBuddhists people who find nirvana but stay on earth to help others find Nirvana54
3744405670Dhali LlamaIs beloved to be the same leader reincarnated over and over kinda like a pope for Buddhists55
3744453521Holy cities for BuddhistsLumbini, Nepal Badhagaya India Sarharth India Kashingar India56
3744476889Holy city for HinduismVaranasi57

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