Unit 1 Test: Colourful Religion Chart Flashcards
Which religion consists of the most people?
Christianity
Is there a deity in buddhism?
No.
The Buddha did not teach a personal diety.
Deity in christianity?
God
Deity in hinduism? (Hint: There is 3)
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Deity in Islam?
God (Allah)
Deity in Judaism?
God (Yahweh)
Deity in confucianism?
Technically “confucius”
Holy book in christianity?
Bible
Holy book in Islam?
Qur’an
Holy book in Judaism?
Hebrew bible
Holy book in confucianism?
The Analects
Leadership in buddhism?
Buddhist monks and nuns
Leadership in christianity?
Priest, ministers, monks, nuns
Leadership in Hinduism?
Guru, holy man and brahmin priest
Leadership in Islam.
No clergy.
They have a scholar class (Ulama and imam) that may lead prayers.
Leadership in Judaism?
Rabbis
Leadership in confucianism?
No clergy
Basic beliefs in buddhism?
Achieve complete peace and happiness (nirvana) by eliminating their attachment to worldly things.
Basic beliefs in christianity?
- Only one god who watches over and cares for us.
- Jesus Christ was the son of god.
- Jesus died to save humanity from sin.
- His resurrection made eternal life possible for others.
Basic beliefs in hinduism?
- Soul never dies, continually reborn
- Achieve happiness and enlightenment after freeing yourself from earthly desires.
- Freedom from earthly desires comes from a lifetime of worship.
Basic beliefs in Islam?
- Achieve salvation by following the 5 pillars (faith, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage)
Basic beliefs in judaism?
- Only one god who watches over and cares for us.
- God hold people accountable for their sins.
- Serve god by studying the Torah and living by its teachings.
Beliefs in confucianism?
- Strong family relationships.
- Respect for parents and elders.
- Education is important.
Which religion has 1.2 billion followers?
Islam
