World Religions 2024 Flashcards
Memerization
Religion
An organized system of beliefs ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods.
Monotheism
The belief in one god. Ex. Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are Monotheistic
Polytheism
The belief in many gods Ex. Mesopotamia
Hinduism
A polytheistic religion. India’s 1st major religion. Believed to be the first religion known to mankind.
Buddhism
A polytheistic religion. Believers are called Buddhist. Follow the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Christianity
A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Christians. Believe in the teachings of Jesus.
Judaism
A monotheistic religion. Believers are called Jewish. leader Abraham founded Judaism.
Islam
A monotheistic religion. Believers in Islam are called Muslim. Founder of Islam is Muhammad
Deity
A higher power in a religion. For example a God or goddess
Karma
Is the concept that every action has a consequence the cycle of cause and affect.
Nirvana
A term to describe the profound peace of mind. It is the state of being free from suffering.