Unit 2 Test Flashcards
Vedas is the religious text of what religion?
Hinduism
Bible is the religious text of what religion?
Christianity
Torah is the religious text of what religion?
Judaism
Analects are the religious text of what religion?
Confucianism
Quran is the religious text of what religion?
Islam
Tripitaka is the religious text of what religion?
Buddhism
When did Judaism originate and where is it widely practiced?
500 BCE; North America, Europe, Middle East
What are two sub-ethnicities within Judaism and what regions of the world are they practiced?
Ashkenazi Jews: lineage traced back to Europe
Sephardic Jews: lineage traced back to Middle East/Northern Africa
How old is Christianity? What do Christians believe about Jesus and God?
Over 2000 years old; Jesus, son of God, died for humanity’s sins, eternal life by faith in Jesus
Where did Confucianism originate and what is one of its core philosophies?
Originated in China
(core philosophies: choose one) 3 focuses: social, political philosophy and education; based on teachings of Confucius; Higher ranks look out for lower ranks, lower respect the higher
When did Islam originate and where is it most widely practiced?
610 AD/CE; Prominent in Middle East and African countries
Define discrimination
The unjust or prejudicial treatment of different categories of people, especially on the basis of race, age, sex, or disability
What are two examples of religious discrimination?
Making it illegal to wear religious symbols in government jobs, not allowing hijabis into a store
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
- Belief in Allah and Muhammad as his final prophet
- Pray 5 times a day facing Mecca
- Tithing- giving to charity
- Fasting during Ramadan
- Make a pilgrimage to Mecca
What are the five articles of faith in Sikhism?
Kesh: uncut hair
Kara: a steel bracelet
Kanga: wooden comb
Kaccha: cotton underwear
Kirpan: steel sword
