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Religious Terms Flashcards

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Bhagavad Gita

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Sacred book of Hinduism

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Brahmin

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Highest of Hindu castes reserved for priests

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Buddhism

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Centered around achieving enlightenment. Main tenet is that life is suffering. Can achieve nirvana through meditative practice.

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Confucianism

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System of codes and ethics originating under Confucius. Centers around people fulfilling their roles in society.

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Hinduism

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Polytheistic religion based in South Asia. Known for use the caste system.

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Islam

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Monotheistic worship of Allah. Hoy cities Mecca and Medina.

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pagoda

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a far Eastern tower generally erected as a temple or memorial

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pariah

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untouchable in the Hindu caste system

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Presbyterianism

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Protestant faith that originated in Scotland

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Shintoism

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Japanese religion based on the polytheistic worship of nature and ancestors

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Taoism

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Pantheistic religion originating in China. Founded by Lao-tzu

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