Belief Systems Review

It is the holy language of Hinduism

Although Buddhism shares some beliefs with Hinduism, Buddhists do not accept this

He was the founder of Judaism. He originally lived in Mesopotamia but came to believe in one God.

It is the Arabic word for the pilgrimage to Mecca. A Muslim must take the pilgrimage once in his lifetime.

This prophet or messenger of God lived in Mecca, Arabia. He believed in submission to God.

It is the Japanese word for the spirits that exist in nature. People pray to these forces in nature.

It is the Third Noble Truth of Buddhism

This religion was influenced by Judaism

Karma or deeds and Dharma or rules determine this in the Hindu religion.

This term refers to Muhammad's flight from Mecca to Medina. It occurred in 622 C.E.

The Edict of Milan ended persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.

The Holy Book of Islam is the Qu'ran and the holiest Hebrew scripture is the Torah.

Its definition is a person who spreads a religion

It means the enlightened one. It occurred when Siddhartha found his answer to suffering.

This river is a sacred river for Hindus. Hindus put the ashes of the dead in this river for a favorable reincarnation.

Animists respect and revere it

It is the belief that spirits exist in nature. It is the earliest religious expression.

It means the cosmic soul in Hinduism. All things are part of it.

In Arabic, it means the Islamic community. Every Muslim is a member of the community.

It is a form of animism that is practiced in Japan. It is still practiced in Japan today.

It is what causes suffering in Buddhism

It means "holy war" in Arabic. In Islam, the greater one involves the struggle within the self to be good.

It is union with the cosmic soul (the world soul). The Atman is liberated and united with Brahman.

Which of the following is the oldest religion?

It is the Christian belief regarding God. It is the belief in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Buddhists believe in not too much and not too little - i.e., not eating too much but not eating too little - OR

It is the first five books of the Hebrew Bible. It is considered very important because it contains God's rules.

All of the following showed Siddhartha that suffering existed EXCEPT

It is the Sanskrit term for the individual soul in Hinduism.

It is the end of suffering. It is the goal of Buddhism. The Eightfold Path leads to it.

It is a fixed social class system in the Hindu religion. A person is born into his class and remains for a lifetime.

To respect other religions is to be this

It is the belief in One God. Judaism, Christianity and Islam share this belief.

It is the way to the end of suffering in Buddhism. It includes actions like right meditation and right speech.

Additional Question: It is one of the earliest written law codes. It has harsh punishments and class divisions.

Christians believe that this occurred after Jesus' crucifixion and that through Jesus, salvation is achieved.

These are the earliest sacred texts in Hinduism. The rituals are explained.

He was an Indian prince who came to discover the existence of suffering and sought to end it.

These beliefs include the idea that life is suffering, desire causes suffering and suffering can end.

It is the belief that the soul is reborn. Hindus believe the soul is reborn until it achieves union with Brahman.

It is NOT one of the Five Pillars of Islam.

It is the first four books of the New Testament. It presents the life and teachings of Jesus.

This group believe that any pious or worshipful Muslim man can lead the umma or Islamic community.

It is the belief in many gods. Before Islam, the Arab Bedouins practiced it.

It is the holy book of Islam. Muslims believe it is God's message to Muhammad.

It refers to the rules of caste. Each caste has its own rules. With karma, it determines reincarnation.

It is the meaning of the word Islam

This group of Muslims believe that only a descendant from the Prophet Muhammad can rule the Islamic umma or community.

A Muslim cannot

Additional Question: During this period, people learned to farm and domesticate animals.

Persecution means

This belief is shared by Hindus and Buddhists

Additional Question: Patriarchy means

It is an agreement between God and the Hebrew people. The people obey God's commandments and God blesses them.

This prophet freed the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt and received the Ten Commandments.

This religion was influenced by Hinduism

It is important object in the pilgrimage to Mecca

It is the holy language of Islam

This Roman Emperor converted to Christianity ending the persecution of Christians in the Roman Empire.

First - the definition of monogamy; Second the definition of polygamy

It refers to a person's deeds in the Hindu religion. Good deeds lead to a good reincarnation. Bad deeds to a bad one.