Religion EXAM Flashcards
Use when confident with separate decks!
What is the Christian holy book called?
Bible
What do Jews believe about their God?
One God - involved in the world/can affect situations/created all things
What are the basic beliefs of the Buddhists?
Four Noble Truths (truth suffering/cause suffering/end suffering/path leads to end suffering) / Enlightenment (8 fold path Ursula)
What does Samsara mean in Hindu?
Cycle of birth/death/reincarnation
What do Buddhists believe about God?
Do not believe in any kind of God
What is a Bah/Bat Mitzvah?
Jewish coming of age for young people (learning about faith and practices/prayer)
Bah- Boys
Bat - Girls
What is the Islamic holy text called?
Qu’ ran
What Gods do Hindus believe in?
Main God Brahman / Many smaller deities
What are the basic beliefs of Judaism?
One God - involved in the world/can affect situations/created all things
What does Karma mean in Hindu?
Law of cause and effect - what you do will come back to you
What do Muslim’s believe about God?
Creator of all things/all-knowing/powerful
What does Mecca look like?
Islam holy place - Muslims must make pilgrimage once in lifetime
What are the symbols of Christianity?
Trinity/Crucifix (explain)
What do Christian’s believe about God?
Only one God (monotheistic) created heaven/earth
What is the Hindu holy text?
Vedas
What are the core beliefs of Islam?
Five Pillars - declaration of faith/prayer/almsgiving/fasting/pilgrimage (explain)
What is the symbol of Buddhism?
The Wheel of the Law
What does Dharma mean in Hindu?
A person’s duty in life
What is the main symbol of Islam?
Crescent moon encompassing a five-pointed star
What is the Jewish holy text of Judaism?
Torah
What are the core beliefs of Hinduism?
Caste System/Samsara/Karma/Dharma/Moksha
What does Moksha mean in Hindu?
The release from reincarnation
What is a symbol of Judaism?
Star of David - 7 points (Old Testament King David)
What is the holy text of Buddhism?
Tripitaka
What are the basic beliefs of Christianity?
One God/three entities Jesus the son/God the Father/Holy Spirt creator of miracles (explain)
What is the Caste System?
People born into wealthier places in society were better people in a past life (discrimination towards low socio-economic people)
What is the symbol of Hinduism?
Aum/Om
What are the Abrahamic Religions?
Islam/Judaism/Christianity - all share a first profit Abraham (Old Testament)
Differences and similarities between Judaism and Christianity?
Differences:
- Judaism (strict rules dieting/clothing)
- Christianity (bible/New Testament as well)
Similarities:
- Moses/10 commandments
Differences and similarities between Judaism and Islam?
Differences:
- Judaism (strong attachment to Israel)
- Islam (believe in Allah/hell)
Similarities:
- traditional practices e.g. almsgiving/fasting
Differences and similarities between Judaism and Hinduism?
Differences:
- Judaism (believe in one God)
- Hinduism (monotheistic/polytheistic)
Similarities:
- Strict diet
Differences and similarities between Judaism and Buddhism?
Differences:
- Judaism (believes in God)
- Buddhism (no deity/God)
Similarities:
- encourage spiritual education
Differences and similarities between Christianity and Islam?
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
Differences and similarities between Christianity and Hinduism?
Differences:
- Christianity (monotheistic)
- Hinduism (polytheistic)
Similarities:
- believe in one God that sends others to help us
Differences and similarities between Christianity and Buddhism?
Differences:
- Christianity (believes in God)
- Buddhism (don’t believe in God)
Similarities:
- both have priests/monks
Differences and similarities between Islam and Hinduism?
Differences:
- Islam (prophets word of God)
- Hinduism (no founder/prophets)
Similarities:
- both have a structured holy text on how to live/pray
Differences and similarities between Islam and Buddhism?
Differences:
- Islam (rooted in practices and worship)
- Buddhism (more about morals/compass for life)
Similarities:
- both require consistent prayer/meditation
Differences and similarities between Hinduism and Buddhism?
Differences:
- Hinduism (older than Buddhism)
- Buddhism (no God)
Similarities:
- both center around how to live a good life
What is the 8 fold path to enlightenment?
UTSALEMC
Right UNDERSTANDING
Right THOUGHT
Right SPEECH
Right ACTION
Right LIVELYHOOD
Right EFFORT
Right MINDFULNESS
Right CONCENTRATION
