World Regions Flashcards
Bible
The collection of sacred writings of the Christian religion, comprising the Old Testament and New Testament
Church
Christian place of worship
Eightfold path
In Buddhism; outlines the steps of behavior of lslam. Including charity, daily prayers, profession of faith, fasting during Ramadan, and a pilgrimage to Mecca called the hajj
Imam
In lslam the leader of rprayers and religious scholar
Jerusalem
Holy city ( in the mid east) to Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Monotheism
The belief in one god or goddess
Mosque
Islamic religious building that has a domed shaped top
Polytheism
The belief in may gods or goddess
Quran
The holy book of Islam
Religion
A persons beliefs concerning the existence and worship of a god or gods, and divine involvement in the universe and human life
Sacred
Worthy of or regarded with religious worship, and/of respect
Shrine
A holy place
Synagogue
Jewish house of worship
Ten commandments
Given to Moses on mount Sinai; serves as the moral code for the human race; plays a fundamental role in Judaism and Christianity
Torah
Holy book of Judaism