Social Studies world beliefs Flashcards

1
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Who is the founder of Hinduism

A

No specific founder

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2
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Who is the main God in hinduism

A

brahman

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3
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What does monotheism mean

A

The belief in one god

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4
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What does polytheism mean

A

Belief in multiple gods

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5
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What is the belief in karma

A

the effects that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul.

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6
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What is the belief in reincarnation

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The belief of being reborn into new life after you die

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7
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How are karma and reincarnation related

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If you have good or bad karma, it will dictate if you are reborn as something good or bad

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8
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What is a major way Hinduism spread around the world

A

Trade

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9
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Who is the founder of Buddhism

A

Buddha

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10
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Do Buddhists believe in a god

A

No

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11
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Which king was most responsible for spreading buddism

A

Ashoka

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12
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What religion di the founder originally follow

A

Hinduism

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13
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What is the path Buddhists follow towards nirvana

A

eightfold path

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14
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What do Buddhists believe causes suffering

A

Desire

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15
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Who is the founder of Judaism

A

Abraham

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16
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What are the main laws followed by Jews

A

Ten commandments

17
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What is the Jews special diet called?

A

Kosher

18
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What can Jews eat

A

Vegetables,parve,fruit,bread

19
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What can they not eat

A

Meat and dairy together, Pig

20
Q

Who is the founder of Christianity

A

Jesus

21
Q

Christianity & Judaism share the same prophet/ancestor in:

A

Abraham

22
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The founder of Christianity was originally a follower of which religion?

A

Judaism

22
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Who was most responsible for spreading Christianity in its earliest days?

A

Jesus

23
Q

What do Christians believe about Jesus

A

He is God

24
Q

Who is the founder of Islam

A

Muhhamed

25
Q

What are the most important beliefs/practices in Islam?

A

5 pillars

26
Q

Where are Muslims expected to take a pilgrimage to?

A

Mecca

27
Q

Please explain one way Islam was spead

A

Trade and Conquest

28
Q

What do Muslims believe about Jesus?

A

He was a prophet