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
Vedas
Hindu holy book; a collection of aryan hymns
Worship
To show devotion and adoration for something
Five pillars of Islam
Code of behavior of Islam. Includes charity, daily prayer, profession of faith, fasting during Ramadan , and a pilgrimage to Mecca called the hajj
