World religion Flashcards
(16 cards)
Describe monism
God and universe are the same /one
What is a world view
Beliefs that are shaped by environment/upbringing
What are some modern day examples of monotheistic religions
Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism and Islam
The 5 characteristic of religion
Prayers, beliefs, worship, devotion, rituals
What is the animistic theory of religion
This is a belief where everything in the nature world ( inanimate objects, plants, animals etc) possess a spirt or a soul tht animate a human being.
How is Abraham Lincoln connected to Christianity, Judaism and Islam ?
Because he is one supreme being, prophets, divine intervention/revelation and having commonalities.
What are 4 religions that originated from India ?
Hinduism, jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism.
What are 4 religions that originated from India ?
Hinduism, jainism, Buddhism, Sikhism.
Name 2 religions that developed from china
Confucianism and shintoism and daoism
What is the importance of mount Sanai
The peak where Moses received the ten commandments
Why is the city of Jerusalem important to Christianity, Judaism and Islam?
It is important because it has sacred sites for each religion
Why is the city of Jerusalem important to Christianity, Judaism and Islam?
Why is Varanasi important to Buddhism?
This is the Buddhist sacred site
Which religion is considered an ethnic religion?
Hinduism, Judaism, Shinto, Chinese folk religion, and Vodun.
Explain the concept of dharma in Hinduism.
In Hinduism, dharma denotes behaviours that are considered that makes life and universe possible.
What are the five relationships outlined in Confucianism?
ruler to subject, father to son, husband to wife, elder brother to younger brother, and friend to friend
