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AP HUG Religion Flashcards

1
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What are the major branches of Judaism?

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Orthodox (14%), Conservatives (40%), and Reform (15%)

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How many followers does Judaism have?

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19 million in the US and Israel

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3
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Is Judaism universalizing or ethnic?

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Ethnic

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When and where did Judaism originate?

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2000 B.C.E in Israel or the Middle East

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Who is the founder of Judaism?

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Abraham ‘Father of Judaism’

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6
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Is Judaism monotheistic or polytheistic?

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Monotheistic

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7
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How did Judaism diffuse?

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Relocation diffusion: diasporas. Roman (70 c.e). Nazi (1930/40s)

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8
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What are the sacred places in Judaism?

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Jerusalem, The West Wall

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9
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What are important days in Judaism?

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Rosh Hashanah: New Year, Yom Kippur: Day of Atonement

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10
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Judaism?

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Synagogue, Torah: The First 5 books of Old Testaments

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11
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What are the major branches of Hinduism?

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NONE

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12
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How many followers does Hinduism have?

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900 million in India

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13
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Is Hinduism universalizing or ethnic?

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Ethnic

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14
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When and where did Hinduism originate?

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2000 B.C.E in India and Nepal

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15
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Who is the founder of Hinduism?

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No clear founder OR blending of native Americans

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16
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Is Hinduism monotheistic or polytheistic?

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BOTH

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17
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How did Hinduism diffuse?

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Very little diffusion OR relocation: small scale to the USA and the UK

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18
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What are the sacred places in Hinduism?

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Ganges river (all rivers are sacred)

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19
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What are important days in Hinduism?

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Diwali: festival of lights (new year), Holi: return of spring

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20
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Hinduism?

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Temple - mandir, The Vedas

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What are the major branches of Christianity?

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Roman Catholics (51%), Protestants (24%), Orthodox (11%)

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How many followers does Christianity have?

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2.1 billion in Europe and USA

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23
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Is Christianity universalizing or ethnic?

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Universalizing

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24
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When and where did Christianity originate?

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0/1 AD/CE in Palestine

25
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Who is the founder of Christianity?

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Jesus Christ

26
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Is Christianity monotheistic or polytheistic?

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Monotheistic

27
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How did Christianity diffuse?

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Relocation with missionaries, contagious: contact with believers, hierarchical: imposed by rulers

28
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What are the sacred places in Christianity?

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Jerusalem, Israel

29
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What are important days in Christianity?

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Christmas: Birth of Jesus, Easter: death and resurrection

30
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Christianity?

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Church, Bible - 2 parts, Old Testament and New Testament

31
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What are the major branches of Buddhism?

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Mahayana (China, Korea, and Japan), Theravada (SE Asia)

32
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How many followers does Buddhism have?

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400 million in China and SE Asia

33
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Is Buddhism universalizing or ethnic?

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Universalizing

34
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When and where did Buddhism originate?

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500 BCE in NW India and Tibet

35
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Who is the founder of Buddhism?

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Siddartha Gautama ‘The Buddha’

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Is Buddhism monotheistic or polytheistic?

37
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How did Buddhism diffuse?

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Relocation: via trade routes, hierarchical: spread by rulers

38
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What are the sacred places in Buddhism?

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Bodh Gaya - place of Buddha’s enlightenment

39
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What are important days in Buddhism?

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Wesak/Vesak - Buddha’s birthday

40
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Buddhism?

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Temple (stupa + pagoda), Dharma - teachings of The Buddha

41
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What are the major branches of Islam?

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Sunni (83%), Shia or Shiite (16%) in Iraq and Iran

42
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How many followers does Islam have?

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1.5 billion in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia

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Is Islam universalizing or ethnic?

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Universalizing

44
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When and where did Islam originate?

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622 BCE in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

45
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Who is the founder of Islam?

46
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Is Islam monotheistic or polytheistic?

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Monotheistic

47
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How did Islam diffuse?

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Relocation: missionaries from SW Asia + SE Asia, Hierarchical: imposed by rulers

48
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What are the sacred places in Islam?

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Mecca, Saudi Arabia

49
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What are important days in Islam?

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Ramadan: Holy Month

50
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Islam?

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Mosque and Qu’ran

51
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What are the major branches of Sikhism?

52
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How many followers does Sikhism have?

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25 million in Punjab, India

53
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Is Sikhism universalizing or ethnic?

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Universalizing

54
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Who is the founder of Sikhism?

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Guru Nanak

55
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Is Sikhism monotheistic or polytheistic?

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Monotheistic

56
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How did Sikhism diffuse?

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Relocation: migration to USA + UK

57
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What are the sacred places in Sikhism?

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The Golden Temple in Amritsar, India

58
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What are important days in Sikhism?

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Diwali: Festival of lights

59
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What is the place of worship and sacred text in Sikhism?

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Gurdwara and the Guru Granth Sahib

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