Beliefs & Core Ideas
This religion is based on the belief in one God and a covenant with the Hebrew people.
Judaism
The sacred text of Christianity that includes the Old and New Testaments
Bible
This religious leader founded Buddhism after seeking enlightenment.
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
This system in Hindu society organized people into social groups based on birth.
Caste System
These early civilizations practiced polytheism and often had rulers with both political and religious authority.
Egypt and Mesopotamia
This belief system teaches the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path.
Buddhism
These ancient sacred texts form the foundation of religious beliefs in Hinduism.
Vedas and Upanishads
This prophet is central to Islam and is believed to have received revelations from God.
Muhammad
Zen Buddhism emphasizes this practice to reach enlightenment.
Meditation
This type of belief system involves worshipping many gods
polytheism
This religion teaches belief in one God (Allah) and follows the Five Pillars.
Islam
This belief system teaches respect for elders, proper behavior, and maintaining social order.
Confucianism
This teacher emphasized moral conduct, education, and respect in Chinese society.
Confucius
Name at least two of the Five Pillars of Islam.
any two of the following: faith (shahada), prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all share this key belief
monotheism
This belief system focuses on living in harmony with the natural order called the “Dao.”
Taoism
This belief system does not focus on a single sacred text but emphasizes rituals, kami, and respect for nature.
Shinto
This religion began in ancient India and has no single founder.
Hinduism
These are the two major forms of Buddhism that developed in Japan.
Zen Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism
Greek and Roman mythology explained natural events through stories about these beings
gods and goddesses
This religion introduced the idea of a constant struggle between good and evil, influencing later monotheistic religions.
Zoroastrianism
This sacred text of Islam is believed to be the word of God revealed to Muhammad.
Qur'an
This religion spread from the teachings of Jesus and later expanded throughout the Roman Empire.
Christianity
This branch of Buddhism teaches that followers can achieve salvation through devotion rather than meditation.
Pure Land Buddhism
Unlike Buddhism, this religion focuses heavily on rituals, ancestor worship, and kami spirits tied to nature
Shinto