Religion Unit- Polytheism Flashcards
Hinduism is primarily found in…
India
Polytheism
The belief in multiple gods.
Hinduism began approximately in…
3000 B.C.E
Unlike most other major religions, Hinduism has…
No one founder.
Vedas
Sacred text of Hindus written in Sanskrit, the oldest written language.
Caste System
Important characteristics of Hinduism regarding India’s social classes.
Divali
The most important Hindu holiday, which is also known as the Festival of Lights.
According to Hindus, the way of life should be to…
Free the soul from the cycle of reincarnation (Samsara).
Moksha
The freeing of the soul from the body.
Cow
Considered the most sacred animal to Hindus because it sustains life. (With milk)
Gandhi
Hindu leader of non-violent resistance to unjust laws.
Siddhartha Gautama
Founder of Buddhism and later known as The Buddha, and “The Enlightened One”.
Dalai Lama
Spiritual leader of Tibet.
Tripitaka
Sacred writings of Buddhism.
Bodhisattva
A person who has achieved partial enlightenment but stay on earth to help others achieve Enlightenment.
According to Buddhist teachings…
The cause of suffering is desire.
Buddhists believe that…
Life should be lived in the middle path; not in extremes, but a life lived in moderation.
On the path to becoming Buddha…
The discovery that challenges and tragedies were a part of everyone’s life, shaped his (Buddha) religious philosophy and teachings.
Part of this Buddhist life…
Part of Buddhist monastic life is that they (monks and nuns live monastic lives) abstain from smoking and drinking.
Brahman
Highest god in Hinduism.
Ganges River
Most sacred river to Hindus
Two gods in Hinduism
Vishna and shiva
Buddhism believes in the four…
Noble truths
Mecca
City of Muslim world
In Buddhism, the middle path is called
Moderation
Clergy
Leadership within a church
Theravada sect of Buddhism
Believes the Buddha is more of a teacher and role model rather than someone who should be worshipped
Nirvana
The Buddhist term describing the place or stage u go to after death
