World Religions Flashcards
Sacred Jewish text
Torah
Set of laws received by Moses from God which forms the basis of the Jewish belief system
Ten Commandments
Holy city of Islam in which Muhammad is born. Hajj to this city
Mecca
Indian empire founded by General Babur
Mughal Empire
Christians believed he is the son of God and was crucified in 32 AD
Jesus
Founder of the Islamic religion
Sidhartha Guttama
Ancient Indian emperor who was credited with the spread of Buddhism
Asoka
Religious journey for Muslims
Hajj
Place of worship for Muslims
Mosque
The state in which a person becomes “one” with the universe by reaching nirvana
Enlightenment
The belief in one god
Monotheism
Class system in India passed down from the Aryana
Caste system
Large tomb in India built by Shah Jahan for his wife
Taj Mahal
Founded by an ancient prince, Sidhartha Guttama; Four noble truths and eightfold path of enlightenment
Buddhism
The belief that your actions follow you and we are all responsible for what we do
Karma