Religions History Test Flashcards
Organize the Caste System…
- Gods
- Bhramin
- Kshatryia
- Vaishya
- Sudra
- Untouchable
What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism?
The goal of hinduism is to achieve Moksha which you do by doing good deeds which brings good Karma. You also achieve it by following the Dharma. Once Moksha is achieved your Atman will be released from the Samsara.
Explain reincarnation?
It is the belief that your soul lives on forever and that it just goes to different bodies to continue the cycle of suffering and that your goal is to achieve Moksha to end it.
Name 2 festivals in Hindusim?
Diwali- Festival of Lights
Holi- Festival of colors
What is a place of worship in Hinduism?
Mandir
Where was Hinduism founded?
Northern India near the Indus River
What is the holy text in Hinduism?
The Vedas
Who is the main god in Hinduism?
Brahma
What are the 5 Precepts?
No killing, no stealing, no lying, no drugs or alcohol, and no misuse of sex.
What is the purpose of the 8-fold path?
It is the path to enlightenment and the way to end suffering.
What is the name for the “Enlightened one?”
Buddha
What is the ultimate goal of Buddhism?
To achieve nirvana to end suffering,
Definition of Dharma?
The teachings of the Buddha
Definition of Karma?
The idea that the soul carries the effects of past deeds.
What country is is the most prominent place for Buddhism?
China
What is the name of the Buddhists holy text?
Tripitaka
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Buddha
What is the name for the Jewish house of Worship?
Synagogue
What is another word for covenant?
Agreement
What country is Judaism most prominent?
Israel
Do Christians, Jews and Muslims all pray to the same God?
Yes but they have different beliefs about that God.
What is the primary difference in beliefs between Jews and Christians?
THey differ on whether there is a messiah or not.
What is the most holy city in Judaism?
Jerusalem
What is the holy book of Judaism?
Torah or Tanakh
Who is considered the founder of Judaism?
Abraham
What are the 5 pillars?
Shahadah, Salat, Zakat, Sawm, and Haji
What is the name of the Islamic place of worship?
Mosque
What is the name of the holy book in Islam?
Quran
What argument separates their beliefs?
Who should be Mohammads successor.
What are the main two sects of Islam?
Sunni and Shia
What city is most holy in Islam?
Mecca
What name is given to the Islamic God?
Allah
What region is Islam most prominent?
Middle East and North Africa
Who is the prophet of Islam?
Mohammad
True or False. Christianity is part of the Abrahamic Religions?
True
What is the name of the Christian place of worship?
Church
What is the most holy city in Christianity? Why?
Jerusalem because that where Jesus died and was resurrected
Who is the messiah in Christianity?
Jesus
Who is the Christian God?
God
What is the Christian holy book?
Bible
Which country has the largest Christian population?
United States
