World Religions Flashcards
What is the main goal for buddhists
To reach enlightenment
Who was the first person to reach enlightenment
Siddhartha Gautama
What were the four sights
The four people that siddhartha saw for the first time. They were: an old person, a sick person, a dead person and a holy man
What was the ka’ba made of
Black stone
What are the 6 main world religions
Buddhism, christianity, hinduism, islam, judaism, sikhism
What year (approximately) were the world religions founded
Hinduism - 4000BCE, Judaism - 2000BCE, Buddhism - 500 BCE, Christianity - 100CE, Islam - 620 CE, Sikhism - 1500CE
Who founded each world religion
Buddhism - Siddhartha, Christianity - Jesus, Hinduism - Unknown, Islam - Muhammed, Judaism - Abraham, Sikhism - Guru Nanak
What is a monotheist
Somebody who worships only one God
What are the monotheist religions
Christianity, Judaism and Islam
When was muhhamed born
570 CE (AD)
What is a religious journey called
A pilgrimage
What did Muhammed do that stopped a civil war from breaking out
4 tribes wanted to place the final part of the Ka’Ba and they were arguing on who should do it. Muhammed took a cloak and spread it on the ground. The black stone was placed on top and leaders from each tribe took hold of the corners of the cloak. Holding tight, they lifted the stone into place. Then, Muhammad slid it into position.
