Religions Flashcards
sacred place in Hinduism
Ganges River
sacred place in Islam
Mecca
founder of Islam
Muhammad
sacred text of Hinduism
4 texts called the Vedas
Hindu Gods
The Trinity of Brahma: Brahma (the creator), Shiva (the destroyer), and Vishnu (the preserver)
Hinduism beliefs
karma and reincarnation
social difference between Hinduism and Buddhism
you can’t move up the caste system in Hinduism (in your lifetime) but can in Buddhism
older, more severe form of Buddhism which requires the renouncing of all worldly goods and desires
Theravada
form of Buddhism that focuses on Buddha’s teachings and compassion and personal worship
Mahayana
divisions of Islam
Sunni and Shai
holy book of Islam
Quran
believes in 5 pillars
Islam
divisions of Jusaism
Reformers, Orthodox, Conservative
divisions of Christianity
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Protestant
first major break of Christianity
1054; the division of the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic Church (the Great Schism)