Major World Religions. Flashcards
(42 cards)
Where is Hinduism founded and how many years ago?
Hinduism is founded in Indus Valley and is founded about 4500 years ago.
Where and when is Judaism founded?
It is founded in Canaan. And it was founded about 4000 years ago.
When and where is Buddhism founded?
Buddhism is founded in bodh Gaya and is founded about 2500 years ago.
When and where is Islam founded
It is founded in Mecca and is founded about 2000 years ago.
When and where is Christianity founded
Christianity is founded in Jerusalem and is founded about 2500 years ago.
What religion is the oldest religion?
Hinduism.
Countries of majority have Hinduism are
Nepal and India,
What are the key beliefs of Hinduism?
belief in Brahman
Belief in soul (atman)
Belief in dharma ( sacred duty )
Belief in four stages if life.
Reincarnation.
Where do Hindus worship in?
They worship in homes and temples.
What are the Hindu religious festivals?
Diwali: celebrates beginning of Hindu new year, festival of light.
Holi: a festival that marks beginning of spring and celebrates fertility.
What is the oldest monotheistic religion.
Judaism,✡️
What is the sacred text of Judaism?
Tanakh or Torah.
Founders of Judaism?
Abraham and Moses.
How many Jews are there at the moment and give a reason why.
14 million because of the invasion of Nazis
Where do Jews worship in
Synagogue
Name a few beliefs of Jews
- Being gods chosen people.
- believe in Yawen.
- The covenant.
What is the ark
Containing scrolls of the Torah one of Jewish sacred texts.
What is a raised platform called in Judaism
Bimah
What does the Yom Kippur celebrate?
Holiest day of Jewish new year, meaning day of atonement, reminds Jewish people to look back and ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoing,
What does the Passover celebrate?
Celebrates escape from the Israelites from getting slavery in Egypt.
Who founded Buddhism
Siddartha Gautama.
What is the sacred text of Buddhism
Tripitaka.
Religious belief and lifestyle of Buddhism are:
-Noble Eightfold Path
- four noble truths.
- five precepts.
Noble eightfold path:
1.Right view 2. Right intention. 3. Right speech. 4. Right actions. 5. Right livelihood. 6. Right efforts. 7. Right concentration. 8. Right mindfulness.
