Mrs. C's World Religions Exam Review
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- Describe the diet of most Hindus and Buddhists
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Vegetarian - salads, vegetable dishes, no meats
Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS. - A Hindu place of worship
- temple
- What is the Diaspora?
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The movement of Jews, followers of Judaism into other parts of the world when the Romans forbid them to return to Jerusalem and other areas sacred to the Jews.
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - The sacred scriptures of Buddhism
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Dhammapada
To learn more, try
Dharma & Nirvana - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5215/
Introduction to Buddhist principles - What is the Eightfold Path and what is its purpose
- It is the Code of Conduct for Buddhism - it leads to Nirvana
- The sacred writings of Hinduism
- Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita
- What is the Wailing Wall?
- It is the only remaining wall of an ancient temple that is a very holy site in Judaism, located in Jerusalem
- The three religions which consider Jerusalem as one of their holy cities
- Christianity, Islam, Judaism
- The Muslim holy month when fasting is required from sun up to sun down
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Ramadan
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - This religion does not have a prophet/leader
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Hinduism
- The individual whom Christians regard as the son of God
- Jesus
- Allah
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Name of God for followers of Islam
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - A Jewish place of worship
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Synagogue
See a great interactive timeline of the oldest synagogue in the United States
www.tourosynagogue.org/timeline/timeline.html
For more information on ancient synagogues, go to:
Second Temple Synagogue FAQs
faculty.smu.edu/dbinder/faqs.html - The rigid social system found within the Hindu tradition
- Caste System
- A sacred writing of Judaism
- The Torah or the Talmud
- To have spiritual "truths" revealed
- Enlightenment
- Passover is a religious holiday celebrated by this religion
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Judaism
For more information, visit:
http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day. - The Shinto religion considers this place an image of paradise on earth
- Japan
- The Ten Commandments are found within this holy writing
- The Torah (also in the Old Testament of the Bible, which includes the Torah - first five books of the Bible)
- Define Shahada
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Profession of faith uttered by Muslims, especially at five-times-daily prayers
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - A Muslim place of worship
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Mosque
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - Leader of Tibetan Buddhism
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Dalai Lama
Glossary of Terms - http://www.ncf.carleton.ca/dharma/faqs/glossary.html Adapted from the "talk.religion.buddhism" FAQ. - This religion split into the Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox branches in 1054
- Christianity
- A Muslim shrine in Mecca
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The Kaaba
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - Rebirth in class/caste based on actions in a previous life is a belief in
- Buddhism
- Two major groups of western Christianity
- Roman Catholics and Protestants
- This religion believes that Nirvana can be found through the Middle Way
- Buddhism
- Two of the most holy days for Christians
- Easter and Christmas
- This leader/prophet was born in Mecca
- Mohammed
- Another word for the the Hindu concept of liberation
- Moksha
- An ethnic religion of Japan
- Shintoism
- What is significant about the Muslim holy place called The Dome of the Rock in Jerusalem
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It is the site from which Mohammed ascended to heaven
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - The religion that holds a belief in Nirvana
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Buddhism
To learn more, try
Dharma & Nirvana - http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/5215/
Introduction to Buddhist principles - All the actions in a person's life that affects his or her fate in the next life
- karma
- The Hebrews considered this individual as their chief law giver
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Moses
The Hebrews; Age of the Patriarchs - http://www.wsu.edu:8080/~dee/HEBREWS/PATRIARC.HTM Historical and geographical background of the Patriarchs. - Christian attempt to reclaim the Holy Land from the Muslims in the eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth centuries
- The Crusades
- The Sermon on the Mount is found within this holy writing (and which part)
- The Bible (New Testament)
- What is a yarmulke
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A small cap (skullcap) worn by men who practice Judaism
Jewish Virtual Library - http://www.us-israel.org/index.html Encyclopedia of Jewish history and culture covering everything from anti-Semitism to Zionism. Includes a glossary, bibliography, biographies,articles, virtual Israel tour, original documents and more. - Belief in a rigid caste system is held by this religion
- Hinduism
- The Talmud is sacred writing in this religion
- Judaism
- This sacred writing directed the Muslims to complete a Hajj
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Qur'an
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - Hindus consider this mountain range sacred
- Himalayas
- The holy book for Christians (and which section of that book is specifically Christian)
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The Bible, New Testament -------
for more information on the history of the New Testament, visit:
History of the Bible - Summarises the various versions of the Bible produced throughout history.
www.ssquare.com/SacredBooksMusic/htm/bibledoc.htm - The state of perfect blessedness marked by the end of reincarnations
- Liberation or Moksha
- The Trinity is a core belief of this religion
- Christianity
- This leader lived with a Bedouin family when he was young
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Mohammed
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - A Christian place of worship
- Church
- The Protestant Reformation is associated with which religion
- Christianity
- The leader/prophet of Buddhism (long name)
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Siddhartha Guatama
BBC World Service - http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/people/features/world_religions/buddhism.shtml Guide to Buddhism with online audio. Subjects include: *An exploration of the life and experience of Gautama, the Buddha. * The basic teaching of the Buddha and the way in which it has been interpreted to produce the two main schools of Buddhism, Theravada and Mahayana. * What is meditation, and how to find time for it. * Social Engagement: Buddhism and Social Action. * How Buddhism has challenged the cultures of the West, and revitalised the traditional Buddhist cultures. - Also known as the Day of Atonement
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Yom Kippur
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - The Jewish holy period which commemorates the exodus from Egypt and slavery
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Passover
For more information, visit:
http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day. - The most holy Hindu word often used during meditation
- Om
- The Five Pillars are the basic foundation of the beliefs of this religion
- Islam
- Rebirth of the soul in another body
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Reincarnation
- The religion that first successfully established monotheism
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Judaism
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - Sunnis and Shiites are two sects of which religion
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Islam
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - Muslims are followers of this religion
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Islam
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - Religion that places little importance on the concept of a deity
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Buddhism
Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS. - The gods of Shintoism, the basic force found in nature
- Kami
- Religion that believes that cremating their dead purifies the body
- Hinduism
- A high holy day of Christianity
- Easter or Christmas
- What was the Jewish Exile?
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when the Jews (Hebrews) were taken into slavery in Babylonia
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - A holy pilgrimage to Mecca
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Hajj
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - A tall slender tower on a mosque from which Muslims are summoned to prayers
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Minaret
For more information, visit:
A BRIEF ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO UNDERSTANDING ISLAM
islam-guide.com
For non-Muslims who want to understand Islam, Muslims & the Quran - The religion from which Buddhism grew
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Hinduism
Basics of Buddhism - http://www.pbs.org/edens/thailand/buddhism.htm A simple introduction to the religion and the basic tenets of Buddhists. From PBS. - The Jewish holy day starting at sundown on Friday and lasting until sundown on Saturday
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Sabbath
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - A language combining High German and Hebrew spoken by East European Jews
- Yiddish
- This religion began in India, but is no longer as dominant religion there
- Buddhism
- Sense of duty; right conduct
- dharma
- The Four Noble Truths form the basis of this religion
- Buddhism
- True or False: State Shinto was outlawed after World War II
- True
- *The followers of Jesus during his lifetime on Earth
- Disciples
- A nine-branched candelabrum used in celebrating Hanukah
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Mennorah
For more information, visit:
http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/judaism/holidays/ Holidays are presented throughout the Jewish year with information on the history and customs as well as recommended reading for each Holy day. - Three main branches of Judaism
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Orthodox, Conservative, Reform
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - A sacred agreement (Jews believe that God made this with Abraham)
- Covenant
- The followers of Jesus sent out to teach the Gospel
- Apostles
- The center of the Golden Age of Medieval Judaism
- Spain
- Hebrew history begins with this leader
- Abraham
- Name the 4 Noble Truths
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All humans suffer
Desire causes suffereing
There is a way to end suffering
The way is called the Eight Fold Path - The "struggle" to achieve and defend the goal of creating a Muslim society
- Jihad
- The period from sundown on Friday until sundown on Saturday in Judaism
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The Sabbath
Internet Jewish History Sourcebook - http://www.fordham.edu/halsall/jewish/jewishsbook.html Links to sources of Jewish history on the internet. - Brahmins are in the highest caste in this religion
- Hinduism