World Religions: Major Traditions
Core beliefs, practices, and sacred texts of the world's major religions.
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What is the central sacred text of Christianity, consisting of the Old and New Testaments?
The Bible
Who is considered the final prophet in Islam and the recipient of the Quran?
Muhammad
What is the name of the Jewish place of worship and communal prayer?
Synagogue
In Hinduism, what is the term for the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth?
Reincarnation (or Samsara)
Who was the founder of Buddhism, originally a prince named Siddhartha Gautama?
The Buddha
Who was the founder of Sikhism and the first of the ten Gurus?
Guru Nanak
Which indigenous Japanese religion focuses on the worship of spirits called 'kami'?
Shinto
What Christian doctrine describes God as three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit?
The Trinity
What are the five core acts of worship required of all Muslims, including prayer and fasting?
The Five Pillars of Islam
What is the most sacred text of Judaism, comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible?
The Torah
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