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Religion EXAM Flashcards

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1
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What is the Christian holy book called?

A

Bible

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2
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What do Jews believe about their God?

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One God - involved in the world/can affect situations/created all things

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3
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What are the basic beliefs of the Buddhists?

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Four Noble Truths (truth suffering/cause suffering/end suffering/path leads to end suffering) / Enlightenment (8 fold path Ursula)

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4
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What does Samsara mean in Hindu?

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Cycle of birth/death/reincarnation

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5
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What do Buddhists believe about God?

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Do not believe in any kind of God

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6
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What is a Bah/Bat Mitzvah?

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Jewish coming of age for young people (learning about faith and practices/prayer)

Bah- Boys
Bat - Girls

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7
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What is the Islamic holy text called?

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Qu’ ran

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8
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What Gods do Hindus believe in?

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Main God Brahman / Many smaller deities

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9
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What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?

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One God - involved in the world/can affect situations/created all things

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10
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What does Karma mean in Hindu?

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Law of cause and effect - what you do will come back to you

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What do Muslim’s believe about God?

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Creator of all things/all-knowing/powerful

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12
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What does Mecca look like?

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Islam holy place - Muslims must make pilgrimage once in lifetime

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13
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What are the symbols of Christianity?

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Trinity/Crucifix (explain)

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14
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What do Christian’s believe about God?

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Only one God (monotheistic) created heaven/earth

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15
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What is the Hindu holy text?

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Vedas

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16
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What are the core beliefs of Islam?

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Five Pillars - declaration of faith/prayer/almsgiving/fasting/pilgrimage (explain)

17
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What is the symbol of Buddhism?

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The Wheel of the Law

18
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What does Dharma mean in Hindu?

A

A person’s duty in life

19
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What is the main symbol of Islam?

A

Crescent moon encompassing a five-pointed star

20
Q

What is the Jewish holy text of Judaism?

A

Torah

21
Q

What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?

A

Caste System/Samsara/Karma/Dharma/Moksha

22
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What does Moksha mean in Hindu?

A

The release from reincarnation

23
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What is a symbol of Judaism?

A

Star of David - 7 points (Old Testament King David)

24
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What is the holy text of Buddhism?

A

Tripitaka

25
Q

What are the basic beliefs of Christianity?

A

One God/three entities Jesus the son/God the Father/Holy Spirt creator of miracles (explain)

26
Q

What is the Caste System?

A

People born into wealthier places in society were better people in a past life (discrimination towards low socio-economic people)

27
Q

What is the symbol of Hinduism?

A

Aum/Om

28
Q

What are the Abrahamic Religions?

A

Islam/Judaism/Christianity - all share a first profit Abraham (Old Testament)

29
Q

Differences and similarities between Judaism and Christianity?

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Differences:
- Judaism (strict rules dieting/clothing)
- Christianity (bible/New Testament as well)
Similarities:
- Moses/10 commandments

30
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Differences and similarities between Judaism and Islam?

A

Differences:
- Judaism (strong attachment to Israel)
- Islam (believe in Allah/hell)
Similarities:
- traditional practices e.g. almsgiving/fasting

31
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Differences and similarities between Judaism and Hinduism?

A

Differences:
- Judaism (believe in one God)
- Hinduism (monotheistic/polytheistic)
Similarities:
- Strict diet

32
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Differences and similarities between Judaism and Buddhism?

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Differences:
- Judaism (believes in God)
- Buddhism (no deity/God)
Similarities:
- encourage spiritual education

33
Q

Differences and similarities between Christianity and Islam?

A

Differences:
- Christianity (believe in the New Testament/Jesus is son of God)
- Islam (believe in Old Testament/Qu’ ran - Jesus just a prophet)
Similarities:
- both monotheistic

34
Q

Differences and similarities between Christianity and Hinduism?

A

Differences:
- Christianity (monotheistic)
- Hinduism (polytheistic)
Similarities:
- believe in one God that sends others to help us

35
Q

Differences and similarities between Christianity and Buddhism?

A

Differences:
- Christianity (believes in God)
- Buddhism (don’t believe in God)
Similarities:
- both have priests/monks

36
Q

Differences and similarities between Islam and Hinduism?

A

Differences:
- Islam (prophets word of God)
- Hinduism (no founder/prophets)
Similarities:
- both have a structured holy text on how to live/pray

37
Q

Differences and similarities between Islam and Buddhism?

A

Differences:
- Islam (rooted in practices and worship)
- Buddhism (more about morals/compass for life)
Similarities:
- both require consistent prayer/meditation

38
Q

Differences and similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?

A

Differences:
- Hinduism (older than Buddhism)
- Buddhism (no God)
Similarities:
- both center around how to live a good life

39
Q

What is the 8 fold path to enlightenment?
UTSALEMC

A

Right UNDERSTANDING
Right THOUGHT
Right SPEECH
Right ACTION
Right LIVELYHOOD
Right EFFORT
Right MINDFULNESS
Right CONCENTRATION

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