1. Judaism Christianity Islam Hinduism Buddhism

2. Where: Israel Deity Belief: Monotheistic Name of Deity: God Sacred Text: Torah Place of worship: Synagogue Followers called: Jews or Hebrews Holy City: Jerusalem Symbol:

3. Where: Middle East & Northern Africa Deity Belief: Monotheistic Name of Deity: Allah Sacred Text:Koran or Qu’ran Place of worship: Mosque Followers called:Muslims Holy City: Jerusalem and Mecca Symbol:

5. Where: Russia, Australia, and Southern Africa Deity Belief: Monotheistic Name of Deity: God Sacred Text: Bible Place of worship: Church Followers called:Christians Holy City: Jerusalem Symbol:

7. Where: India Deity Belief: Polytheistic Name of Deity: Brahma: The Creator Vishnu: The Preserver Shiva: The Destroyer Sacred Text: Vedas Place of worship: Hindu Temple Followers called: Hindus Holy Feature: Ganges River Symbol:

8. Where: China and Japan Southeast Asia Deity Belief: Monotheistic Name of Deity: Budda Sacred Text: Tripitaka Place of worship: Buddhist Temple Followers called: Buddhist Holy Area:Tibet Symbol: