Basic beliefs of religion Flashcards
How many gods in Hinduism
Polytheistic - many
How many gods in Judaism
Monotheistic - one
How many gods in Buddhism
Neither
How many gods in Christianity
Monotheistic - one
How many gods in Islam
Monotheistic - one
Origin of Buddhism
India
Origin of Hinduism
India
Origin of Christianity
Middle east
Origin of Judaism
Middle east
Origin of Islam
Middle east
Founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Founder of Islam
Mohammed
Founder of Hinduism
Unknown
Founder of Christianity
Jesus
Founder of Judaism
Aberham
Basic beliefs of Hinduism
Karma - sum of all your actions, Dharma - your duty, Caste system - social hierarchy your born into
Basic beliefs of Buddhism
Four noble truths - life = suffering, suffering = desire, cure = overcome desire, follow eightfold path, Eightfold path - the right principles/behaviors
Basic beliefs of Christianity
10 commandments, forgiveness, charity, peace, anyone can convert
Basic beliefs of Islam
Five pillars - declaration of faith, charity, prayer 5x, pilgrimage to mecca, fasting during ramadan, anyone can convert
Basic beliefs of Judaism
One powerful god named Yahweh, promised a chosen land, matrilineal (through mother), 10 commandments
Goal of Hinduism
Moksha
Goal of Christianity
Heaven
Place of worship of Hinduism
Temple
Place of worship of Judaism
Synagouge
