World History- religions Flashcards
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| 5255455840 | Abraham | First biblical leader of Judaism | 0 | |
| 5255455841 | Asoka | Emperor of India who embraced Buddhism and sent missionaries to spread Buddhism to China and other parts of Asia | 1 | |
| 5255455842 | Buddhism | Religion and philosophical teachings of Siddhartha Gautama that started in India |  | 2 |
| 5255455843 | Caste System | Strict Hindu class system based on Karma | 3 | |
| 5255455844 | Christianity | Monotheistic religion based on the teachings of Jesus as the son of God which is found in the New Testament |  | 4 |
| 5255455845 | Eightfold Path to Enlightenment | Based on the teachings of the Buddha, completing these steps will result in Nirvana | 5 | |
| 5255455846 | Five Pillars of Islam | Basic beliefs of Islam including a declaration of faith in God and Muhammad as the prophet; pray towards Mecca five times a day; charity or alms to the poor; fasting during Ramadan; and a pilgrimage to Mecca | 6 | |
| 5255455847 | Four Noble Truths | Buddhist philosophy to help end suffering and desire and to follow the Eightfold Path | 7 | |
| 5255455848 | Hinduism | Religion founded by Aryan settlers in India which has many forms of one God |  | 8 |
| 5255455849 | Islam | Monotheistic religion founded by the teachings of Muhammad, the prophet |  | 9 |
| 5255455850 | Jesus | His life and teachings are the basis of Christianity |  | 10 |
| 5255455851 | Judaism | First monotheistic religion based on the beliefs of Abraham and Moses |  | 11 |
| 5255455852 | Karma | Knowledge that all thoughts and actions result in future consequences | 12 | |
| 5255455853 | Mecca | Birthplace of Muhammad; sacred city | 13 | |
| 5255455854 | Medina | Second holiest city where Islam gains popularity | 14 | |
| 5255455855 | Monotheism | Belief in one God |  | 15 |
| 5255455856 | Muhammad, the prophet | Founder of Islam | 16 | |
| 5255455857 | New Testament | Life and teachings of Jesus | 17 | |
| 5255455858 | Nirvana | To become one with the universal spirit and end the cycle of reincarnation | 18 | |
| 5255455859 | Qur'an (Koran) | Sacred text of Islam | 19 | |
| 5255455860 | Reincarnation | Rebirth based on Karma | 20 | |
| 5255455861 | Buddha | Founder of Buddhism |  | 21 |
| 5255455862 | Ten Commandments | Moral and religious codes of conduct | 22 | |
| 5255455863 | Torah | Written records and beliefs of the Jews | 23 | |
| 5255455864 | Vedas | Collection of four sacred books used in Hinduism | 24 |