Characteristics of Religion
a monotheistic religion that Christianity came out of
Judaism
region where Judaism, Christianity, and Islam began
Middle East
documents or records of past events created by people present during the event/period
Primary source
belief in one god, like in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
monotheism
Hindu belief that says if a person behaves poorly, they'll come back in a new life worse off for it, and vice versa
Karma
documents created later in time, usually by scholars or other experts, like a textbook
secondary source
belief in multiple gods
polytheism
this person is viewed as an historical figure in Judaism, but as the messiah, or savior, in Christianity
Jesus
The year 1120 is in what century?
12th century
religion most commonly found in India and Southeast Asia that believes in several gods and follows the Vedas as their holy book
Hinduism
religion that follows the prophet Muhammad and the Qur'an, which forbids consuming pork or alcohol (other meats must be prepared halal)
Islam
prejudice for or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in a way considered to be unfair
bias
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fasting during Ramadan, taking a pilgrimage to Mecca, creed, praying daily, and giving alms are known as...
the 5 Pillars of Islam
life involves suffering, desiring a life of pleasure & material gain will lead to sorrow, reject desire and help others, follow the eightfold path to attain nirvana
Buddhism
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City important to Jews, Christians and Muslims
Jerusalem