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9208638193Vedic Religionancient religion of the Aryan who entered northwestern India from Persia, precursor to Hinduism0
9208638194HinduismA religion native to India, featuring belief in many gods and reincarnation1
9588512634Shamanismbelief that some people can communicate with spirits2
9588512635AnimismThe belief that bodies of water, animals, trees, & other natural objects have spirits3
9208676352Christianitythe religion based on the person and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, or its beliefs and practices.4
9208676353IslamSubmission to the will of Allah5
9208676354Thervada Buddhisma branch of Buddhism that focuses on the wisdom of Buddha6
9208676355Mahayana BuddhismBuddhist sect that focuses on the compassion of the Buddha7
9208676356BuddhismA religion based on the teachings of the Buddha.8
9208676357Daoism/TaoismA Chinese philosophy where people practice humility, lead a simple life and have harmony with nature9
9208676358Confucianisma system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius and developed by Mencius.10
9208676359atheista person who believes there is no god11
9208676360Shintoisma religion based in Japan, marked by worship of nature and reverence for ancestors12
9208676361Judaismbelief in a single God laid the foundation of both Christianity and Islam13
9208676362ZoroastrianismPersian monotheistic religion founded by the prophet Zarathustra.14
9208676363Protestant ReformationA split in the church caused by corruption in the church15
9208676364The Great SchismThe seperation of the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church (1054 CE)16
9208764856Siddhartha GautamaThe prince who is said to have founded Buddhism.17
9208764857Jesus ChristFounder of Christianity and is a messenger of God. He is the son of God18
9208764858MosesLed the Exodus of the Hebrews from Egypt; received the 10 commandments19
9208764859Abrahamthe first of the Old Testament patriarchs and the father of Isaac20
9208764860UpanishadsA group of writings sacred in Hinduism concerning the relations of humans, God, and the universe.21
9208764861ZorasterThe founder of ancient persian religion Zoroastrianism22
9208764862MohammedProphet of Allah; founder of Islam.23
9256601557Ten CommandmentsA set of laws for responsible behavior, which, according to the Bible, were given to Moses by God.24
9256601558TorahThe first five books of Jewish Scripture, which they believe are by Moses, are called this25
9256601559Old Testamentthe first part of the Christian Bible, corresponding to the Jewish Bible26
9256601560New TestamentChristian Scriptures27
9256601561Koran (Qur'an)Holy book of Islam28
9256601562Bhagavad GitaA book in popular Hinduism that was a response to Buddhism and made reaching moksha way easier.29
9256601563Four Noble Truthsthe four basic doctrines, or principles, of Buddhism30
9256601564Eight Fold PathEight steps to end suffering and attain enlightenment according to Buddhist tradition.31
9256601565Moksha (Hinduism)becoming one with Brahman32
9256601566NirvanaThe state of englightenment for Buddhists.33
9608313738Hadiths"traditions" of the prophet Muhammad; added to the Qur'an, form the essential writings of Islam34
9608313739Allah (Islam)Arabic word for God35
9608313740Deismbelief in a God who created the world but has since remained indifferent to it.36
9608313741PatheismSaw God in nature37
9608313742Sikhismreligion founded by Nanak that blended Islamic and Hindu beliefs38
9608313743Guru NanakIndian religious leader who founded Sikhism in dissent from the caste system of Hinduism39
96083605805 Pillars of Islambelief, prayer, charity, fasting, pilgrimage40
9608360581PilgrimageA journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.41
9608500077NeoconfucianismFormed by Tang Dynasty, mixture of Confucianism, Buddhism & Daoism42
9608734945Laws of Manurules & regulations of hindu social order authorized by the 1st human being43
9624722874Zen Buddhisma Buddhist doctrine that enlightenment can be attained through direct intuitive insight44
9624722875NirvanaThe state of englightenment for Buddhists.45
9624722876MokshaThe Hindu concept of the spirit's 'liberation' from the endless cycle of rebirths.46
9624722877ReincarnationHindu & Buddhist belief that souls are reborn into new bodies over & over.47
9624722878Sanskrit(Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas & of Hinduism)48
9624722879MonasticismThe lifestyle of a monk/ nun, characterized by prayer & solitude49
9624722880MissionaryAn individual who helps to diffuse a universalizing religion.50
9624722881PolytheismBelief in many gods51
9624722882Caste SystemA Hindu social class system that controlled every aspect of daily life52
9624722883MonotheismBelief in one God53
9624722884DaodejingThe central text of Daoism; translated as The Way and Its Power.54
9624722885Ying and YangChinese symbol that means complementary opposites; dark & happy55
9624722886LaoziA legendary Chinese philosopher of the sixth century B.C.E.; regarded as the founder of Daoism.56
9624722887KarmaThe belief that actions in this life, whether good/ bad, will decide your place in the next life.57
9624722888DukkhaLife is suffering58
9624722889MonasteriesCommunities of monks59
9624722890BrahmaA single spiritual power that Hindus believe lives in everything60
9624736310Jainisman Indian religion based on the teachings of Mahavira that teaches all life is sacred61

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