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what are the three types of religions?

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monotheistic, polytheistic, animistic

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A_Is a belief in the supernatural power or powers that are regarded as the creators and maintainers of the universe

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religion

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what is monotheism?

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belief in one God

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what is polytheism?

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belief in many gods

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what is animism?

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traditional or belief and animals

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judaism, Christianity and Islam or three religions that began in Southwest_

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Asia

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– Monotheism: one God who is all-powerful and all-knowing
– This God made a special covenant or agreement with Abraham, who is the father of the Jewish people
– God revealed his laws to his people through Moses and the 10 Commandments

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judaism

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– Was heavily influenced by Judaism
– Monotheism
– Jesus Christ died for the sins of humankind
– Salvation comes from faith in God
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christianity

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christians believe the_of the Bible are holy books. The first four books of the New Testament were written by followers of Jesus and base on his life and teachings

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Old and New Testament’s

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Give an example of a branch of Christianity.

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Roman Catholic, protestant, Eastern Orthodox

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– Monotheistic religion that developed in Saudi Arabia in the early 600s
– It is related to Judaism and Christianity
– It was founded by the Prophet Mohammed who live from 570 to 632 in Saudi Arabia

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Islam

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what are the five pillars or central teachings of Islam?

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A statement of faith, pray five times a day, charity, pilgrimage to Mecca, fasting

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The teachings of Mohammed were collected in a book called the_. Muslims worship and buildings called_

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koran, mosques

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– One of the oldest religions in the world
– Polytheistic that originated in South Asia around 2500 B.C.E.

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hinduism

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_Is the spirit or soul of a person, which most Hindus believe, is eternal

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atman

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_Refers to a supreme spirit but it can also mean infinite and unchanging reality

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brahman

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_Believe that the goal of life is to realize you’re atman is the same as brahman and thereby reach mokash or liberation

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Hindus

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Hindus believe in_and_. A person dies then lives again until they finally reach Moksha

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reincarnation and karma

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_Have several holy books called vedas, upanishads, and the epics of mahabharata and ramdyana

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Hindus

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the_is a system of social organization in India. When a person is born they are born into one of the castes or as a Dalit. The system has lead to discrimination and has been outlawed in India. Hindus still debate whether the _ is part of Hinduism or an outdated social custom

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caste system

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brahmins-teachers/priests 
kshatriyas-warriors/nobles/kings
raishyas-farmers/merchants/buisness
shudras-servants/laborists
(untouchables-anyone handicaped)
are all part of what?
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caste system

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_Is related to Hinduism and shares many of the same beliefs. The relationship between_and Hinduism is similar to the relationship between Christianity and Judaism

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buddhism

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buddhism was founded by a man named_who was born around 500 to 400 BC in Nepal

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Siddhartha

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_Is a religion or philosophy that began in China around 500 to 400 BC

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taoism

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tradition says that Taoism is based on the teachings of_

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laozi

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the_is a collection of laozis teachings

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tai te ching

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_Is a philosophy that began in China around 500 to 400 BC

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confucianism

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confucianism is based on the teachings of_

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Confucius

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_Is concerned mainly with social organization. It emphasized respect for elders and education

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confucianism

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One ancient belief that has been incorporated into many religions in Asia is the idea of_

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worshiping and respecting one’s ancestors

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