World Religions- Hripsime Torossian

Question 1

A set of basic ideas, beliefs, and values that form the basis of a social, economic, or political philosophy or program.

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Ideology

Question 2

Judaism’s most sacred text, consisting of the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

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Torah

Question 3

Judaism,Christianity, and Islam are the Monotheism religions

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True

Question 4

The caste system developed in which religous society?

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Hinduism

Question 5

When Hindus marry they do so in the presesnce of

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sacred fire

Question 6

A belief found in Hinduism and other Indian traditions that the good and evil done in a past life determines the nature

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Karma

Question 7

The worship of multiple gods.

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Poltheism

Question 8

What is enlightenment?

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wisdom

Question 9

Buddhism was founded in the late 6th Century B.C.E by Siddhartha Gautama

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True

Question 10

Moksha is the

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perfect understanding of all things

Question 11

The eight fold path is a

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guide to behavior

Question 12

A collection of ancient texts that are the foundation of Hinduism.

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Vedas

Question 13

What is the biggest religion inthe world?

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Christianity

Question 14

The Chinese belief that a ruler’s power stemmed from divine authority.

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Mandate of Heaven

Question 15

A sacred agreement.

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Covenant

Question 16

The twelve followers of Jesus, designated to spread his message.

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Apostles

Question 17

The founder of Buddhism was

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Siddhartha Gautama

Question 18

The holy book of Islam.

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Quŕan

Question 19

An ideal state of happiness and peace, attained through enlightenment.

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Nirvana

Question 20

Buddhism __________________ the Caste system

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rejects

Questions 20