Chapter 7- Religion Flashcards
System of belief that seeks to explain ultimate realities for all people- such as the nature of suffering and the path toward self-realization
Buddhism
Most prevalent in Africa and the Americas, doctrine in which the world is seen as being infused with spiritual and even supernatural powers
Animism
System in India that gives every Indian a particular place in the social hierarchy from birth. Individuals may improve the position they inherit in the ___ system in their next live through their actions, or karma. After many lives of good karma, they may be relived from cycle of life and win their place in heaven.
Caste
The worlds most widespread religion. ____ is a monotheistic, universal religion that uses missionaries to expand its members worldwide. The three major categories of ____ are Roman Catholic, Protestant, and Eastern Orthodox.
Christianity
The system of ethnics, education, and statesmanship taught by Confucius and his disciples, stressing love for humanity, ancestor worship, reverence for parents, and harmony in thought and conduct
Confucianism
People who come from a common ethnic background but who live in different regions out side of the home of their ethnicity
Diaspora
Religion that is identified with a particular ethnic or tribal group and that does not seek new converts
Ethnic religion
The strict adherence to a particular doctrine
Fundamentalism
The fifth pillar of Islam is a pilgrimage to Mecca during the month of Dhu al-Qadah
Hajj
A cohesive and unique society, most prevalent in India, that integrates spiritual beliefs with daily practices and official institutions such as the caste system
Hinduism
A monotheistic religion based on the belief that there is one god, Allah, and that Muhammad was Allah’s prophet. ___ is based in the accent city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Muhammad.
Islam
Religion and philosophy originating in ancient India. Stresses spiritual independence and equality throughout all life. It affects HG because a lot of people believe in it in India.
Jainism
A holy struggle or striving by a Muslim for a moral or spiritual or politicos goal
Jihad
The first major monotheistic religion. It is based on a sense of ethnic identity, and it’s adherents tend to form tight-knit communities wherever they live
Judaism
The worship of only one god
Monotheism
The worship of more than one god
Polytheism
Religion located in Utah
Mormonism
A believer or follower of Islam
Muslim
Adhering to what is commonly accepted
Orthodox
A journey to a place of religious importance
Pilgrimage
The _____ churches and denominations collectively
Protestantism
The rebirth of a soul in a new body
- Buddhism
- Jainism
Reincarnation
A strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
Religion
Religious fundamentalism carried to the point of violence
Religious extremism
The Christian church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy
Roman Catholicism
Place or space people infuse with religions meaning
Sacred site
A subdivision of a larger religious group
Sect
Worldly; not pertaining to church matters or religion; temporal
Secularism
The single person who takes on the roles of priest, counselor, and physician and acts as a conduit to the supernatural world in a _____ shamanist culture
Shamanism
Arabic word meaning ‘way’ or ‘path’. In Arabic, the collocation God’s Law is traditionally used not on,y by Muslims, but also Christians and Jews
Sharia law
The religion located in Japan and related to Buddhism. ____ focuses particularly on nature and ancestor worship
Shintoism
Religion located in Punjab, India
Sikhism
Religion that seeks to unite people from all over the globe
Universalizing religion
Movement to create a Jewish nation in the Middle East
Zionism
