Second Trimester Flashcards
How did Hinduism begin?
It was the religion of the ancient people known as the Aryans.
It began about 4000 years ago in India.
What do Hindus believe and practice?
Their teachings is that a human being’s basic nature is not confined to the body or the mind.
Mention the 4 types of Yoga.
> Karma Yoga
Bhakti Yoga
Jnana Yoga
Raja Yoga
What is the name of God of Hinduism?
Brahman.
Mention the 4 main social positions or Varna in Hinduism.
> Brahmins (priests/teachers)
Kshatriyas (rulers/soldiers)
Vaishyas (merchant)
Shudras (workers)
Mention the 4 idea stages of life described in Hindu scriptures.
> The students
The family man
The recluse
The wandering holy man
The Ramayana
Story of the Rama and the rescue of his wife Sita from Ravana.
The Mahabharata
Story of war between two royal families.
The Vedas
Are hymns, prayers and magic spells.
The Upanishads
Stories told by gurus to their students.
How did Islam begin?
It’s a monotheistic faith centred around belief in the one god (Allah). Muhammad was the creator of this religion.
What does Islam mean?
“Surrender, submission, commitment and peace.”
Label the five names of the pillars of Islam.
- Shahadah (declaration of faith)
- Salat (ritual prayer)
- Zakah (alms tax)
- Sawm (fasting)
- Haji (pilgrimage)
What does Shinto mean and what do its followers believe?
> “The way at the gods”
>Believed to separate the sacred world of shrine from the world outside.
Where do Shinto followers worship?
> Shrines and it can be found beautiful settings.
