Main Points About 5 Major Religions Flashcards
Where did Hinduism begin?
Indus Valley
Where did Judaism begin?
Canaan
Where did Buddhism begin?
Bodh Gaya
Where did Christianity begin?
Jerusalem
Where did Islam begin?
Mecca
What’s Hinduism’s main sacred text?
It doesn’t have one single sacred text
What are the five key beliefs of Hinduism?
- Belief in Brahman (creator of the world)
- Belief in the soul (atman)
- A belief in dharma (scared duty)
- A belief in the four stages of life
5.A belief in reincarnation
How do Hindus pray?
Through chants called mantras and meditation
What is an action performed in Hindu prayer?
Puja
What is a Hindu worship temple called?
Mandir
Name a place of religious Hindu importance in Ireland
Krishna Cultural Centre
What higher deity/ies do Hindus believe in?
They believe Brahman takes many forms, each of which are a god
Who founded Hinduism?
There is no one founder of Hinduism.
What is the jewish religious text?
Torah
What are the main religions Jewish beliefs?
- Belief in one god
- The convenant- a promise from human to god, following his path
3.being god’s chosen people
What is an example of prayer in Judaism?
A chant called the kaddish
What is a common action involved in Jewish prayer?
The wearing of a tallit which is a prayer shawl
What is the Jewish place of worship?
A synagogue
What is a place of Jewish religious importance in Ireland?
Dublin Hebrew Congregation
What deity do Jews believe in?
God
Who founded Judaism?
Abraham
What is the Buddhist religious text?
The Tripitaka
What are the main Buddhist beliefs?
- All beings are subject to Dukkha (the truth of suffering)
- Dukkha comes from craving and desire
- It can be overcome by eliminating craving and desire
- There is a way out if Dukkha, which is the eight fold path, aspects of daily life Buddhists should follow
What is a Buddhist prayer?
The refuge prayer
What a religious place of worship in Buddhism?
The temple or vihara if you’re a monk.
Name a place of Buddhist religious importance in Ireland
The Dublin Buddhist Centre
Who do Buddhists worship?
Buddha
Who founded Buddhism?
The buddha
What is the main religious text in Islam?
The Qur’an
What are the main religious beliefs in Islam?
The five pillars
What is an action that’s a part of Islamic prayer?
Wudu
What’s an Islamic prayer?
The Takbir
What’s the main building of worship in Islam?
The Mosque
Name a place of Islamic religious importance in Ireland.
Islamic cultural centre of Ireland
Who do Muslims worship?
Allah, their only god
Who founded Islam?
The prophet Muhammad
