Religions Of The Worlds Flashcards
(25 cards)
Monotheistic Religions
The belief in only one go
Buddhism
A widespread Asian religion or philosophy founded by Siddartha Gaumtama In northeastern India in the 5th century B.C
What does Islam call god
Allah
Main gods of Hinduism
Holy triad of brahma, Vishnu, and shiva
What Jews call god
Tetragrammaton
Founder of Judaism
Abraham
Founder of Islam
Muhammad
Founder of Buddhism
Siddhartha Gautama
Founder of Christianity
Jesus Christ
Sacred text of Judaism
Tanakh
Sacred text of Christianity
Bible
Sacred text of Buddhism
Tripitaka
Sacred text of Hinduism
The vedas
Sacred text of Sikhism
Guru Granth Sahib
Sacred text of Islam
Qur’an
Judaisms major beliefs?
That there is one god, that god controls the whole universe and that he is spiritual not physical
Christianity’s major beliefs?
The belief in god the father Jesus Christ, as the son of god and Holy Spirit.
Islam’s major beliefs?
the complete and universal version of a primordial faith that was revealed many times before through prophets including Adam, Abraham, Moses and Jesus.
4 noble truths
all life is suffering, the cause of suffering is ignorant desire, this desire can be destroyed
What do sikhs believe leads to a good life?
Keep god in heart and mind, treat people equally, be generous to the less fortunate, and serve others
These two religions believe in reincarnation
Hinduism, and Buddhism
Mecca is the holiest city of what religion?
Islam
Which religion has no god?
Jainism
Which of the 6 world religions does not have a god
Buddhism, Hinduism, satanism, Jainism, atheism, deism
