Religions Flashcards by Jane Stafford | Brainscape

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How many people follow Buddhism?

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362 million

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How many people follow Hinduism?

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820 million

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How many people follow Judaism?

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14.5 million

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How many people follow Christianity?

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2 billion

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How many people follow Islam?

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1.2 billion

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What is the name of the deity in Buddhism?

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There is none

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What is the name of the deity in Hinduism?

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There are three: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva

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What is the name of the deity in Judaism?

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God (Yahweh)

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What is the name of the deity in Christianity?

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God

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What is the name of the deity in Islam?

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Allah

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Who is the founder of Buddhism?

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The Buddha

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Who is the founder of Hinduism?

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There is no single one

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Who is the founder of Judaism?

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Abraham

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Who is the founder of Christianity?

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Jesus Christ

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Who is the founder of Islam?

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Mohammed

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What is the holy book of Buddhism?

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There isn’t one, but there are many holy texts

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What is the holy book of Hinduism?

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The Vedas (series of texts)

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What is the holy book of Judaism?

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The Hebrew Bible (Torah)

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What is the holy book of Christianity?

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The Holy Bible

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What is the holy book of Islam?

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The Qur’an

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Who are the leaders of Buddhism?

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Monks and Nuns

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Who are the leaders of Hinduism?

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Gurus and Brahmin Priests

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Who are the leaders of Judaism?

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Rabbis

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Who are the leaders of Christianity?

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Priests, Ministers, Monks, Nuns and Pastors etc

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Who are the leaders of Islam?

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Imams (no clergy)

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How do Buddhists achieve peace?

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By losing attachment to worldly things

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What is Nirvana?

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When you achieve absolute enlightenment

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What does the 8-fold path consist of?

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The right views, resolve, speech, conduct, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration

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What do Hindus believe happens to the soul?

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It never dies

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Do Hindus believe in reincarnation?

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Yes

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How can happiness be achieved in Hinduism?

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Being freed from earthly desire

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How do you become free from desire in Hinduism?

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Through worship, knowledge and virtuous acts

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What do Jewish people believe about their god?

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That he watches over his people

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How do Jewish people serve God?

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By living the Torah

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What do Christians believe about Jesus?

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That he was the son of God and died for our sins

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How many gods do Christians believe in?

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One

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How is eternal life possible in Christianity?

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Through belief in Him

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How many gods do Muslims believe in?

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One

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What are the 5 pillars Muslims live?

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Faith, Prayer, Charity, Fasting and Pilgrimage

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What do Muslims do while they pray?

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Kneel

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What is the religion of Islam based around?

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Submission