culture and religion Flashcards
cultural diffusion
the spread of ideas, inventions, and patterns
nationalism
the feeling of pride and joy towards your home country
what is race?
category of people with biologically transmitted traits that are obvious and similar to each other.
what is an ethnic group?
a group of people that have a seperate identity within the region of where they live
what influences impact culture?
beliefs, the arts, language, relationships, institutions, and technology
monotheism
believing in only one single supreme being
ex. christianity, islam
polytheism
believing in many supreme beings
ex. hinduism
three major subdivisions of christianity
catholisism, eastern orthodox, protestantism
basic principles of buddhism?
admitting your suffering and following buddhism to end your suffering
how does a follower of buddhism reach salvation?
by giving up selfish desires
what are the 5 basic principals of islam?
declaration of faith, prayer, giving to others, fasting, pilgrimmage to mecca
what holy book would a jewish person use?
the torah
what holy book would a christian person use?
the bible
what holy book would a muslim person use?
the qur’an
what holy book would a hindu person use?
the vedas