Unit 3: Diffusion of Religion & Language Flashcards
What is a protolanguage?
The starting point/origin of a language
What is a language family?
A variety of languages with the same ancestor
What is a language branch?
A cluster of different languages that are apart of a language family and make up a subdivision
What is a language group?
Different languages that make up a language branch, (these languages often have similar vocabulary)
What is a dialect?
a regional variance that occurs in the form of language based on local culture
What is an isogloss?
a distinct boundary defined by linguistic differences
What are universalizing religions?
religions that seek to expand and reach as many people as possible
What are ethnic religions?
often stay in one location and do not try and convert other people
Where was Christianity’s hearth located?
Eastern Mediterranean
What do Christian’s believe in?
-Jesus was the son of God
-He was sent on Earth to save humanity and die for our sins
Where was Islam’s hearth located?
Eastern Mediterranean
What do Muslims believe in?
-follow the 5 pillars of Islam
What is the holy text for Muslims?
the Quaran
Who are the Shia Muslims?
accept the descendants of Muhammed’s son-in-law Ali as the true rulers of Islam
Who are Sunni Muslims?
accept the first four caliphs as the rightful successors of Muhammed and leaders of faith
What is the holy text(s) of Christianity?
-Bible
-Ten Commandments
What does Buddhism believe in?
-anyone can reach salvation by following the 4 Noble Truths
-Buddhism was created by Siddhartha (aka. The Buddha)
Where does Sikhism originate?
the Punjab region
What do Sikh’s belief in?
-10 gurus that help hem guide their daily lives
-5 articles of faith
Where did Hinduism originate?
somewhere in India
What does Hinduism believe in?
-believe in Karma and Dharma
Where did Judaism originate?
the Eastern Mediterranean
What are three branches of Judaism?
-Reform
-Orthodox
-Conservative
What do Jewish people believe in?
-teachings of Abraham
