Things to Know
A set of basic ideas, beliefs, and values that form the basis of a social, economic, or political philosophy
What is an "ideology"?
This is the world's oldest religion
What is "Hinduism"?
The twelve men who followed Jesus and his teachings
Who are/were the "Apostles"?
The word for God in the Muslim faith
What is "Allah"?
The Confucian belief that a ruler's power stemmed from divine authority
What is the "Mandate of Heaven"?
This is not an Abrahamic religion
What is "Hinduism"?
The three forms God takes as the Father, Son, and the Holy Spirit
What is the "Holy Trinity"?
The example set by Muhammad for how long Muslims should live
What is the "Sunnah"?
The term for a belief system that centers around one god
What is "monotheism"?
An ideal state of happiness and peace which can be achieved through enlightenment
What is "nirvana"?
Holy text that contains of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible
What is the "Torah"?
The holy book of Islam that is the basis for the religion
What is the "Qu'ran"?
The term for a belief system that centers around more than one god
What is "polytheism"?
The collection of ancient texts which provide the foundation of Hinduism
What are the "Vedas"?
The promise of a savior (deliverer) of the Jewish people
What is the "Messiah"?
Given name for the journey all practicing Muslims must take at least once in their lives
What is the "Hajj"?
Confucian value that states children are to show respect to their parents
What is "filial piety"?
The term for a hereditary social class in Hindu society
What is a "caste"?
A sacred agreement usually between God and man
What is a "convenant"?
Abrahamic religions believe in the same God, Jesus's existence, Moses, but not this
What is "Jesus is the Messiah"?
The Ten Commandments and Four Noble Truths have similar stances on these two issues
What is "do not steal and do not lie"?
A belief in Indian traditions that states a person has a duty/obligation to live an honorable life
What is "Dharma"?
Labeled as the Easter holiday, this event celebrates Jesus's rise from the dead
What is "The Resurrection"?
Abrahamic religions believe a central holy book, God's omnipotence, and Judgement Day, but not this
What are the "Teachings of Mohamed"?
The principles that Buddhists believe in
What are the "Four Noble Truths"?
The ancient language of India that many modern India languages are based off
What is "Sanskrit"?
The spreading of the Jewish people outisde of their homeland which began around 586 B.C.
What is the "Jewish Diaspora"?
The required acts of worship for Muslims
What are the "Five Pillars of Islam"?