World Religions Flashcards
Newest of the 5 religions
Islam
Name the religious text for each of the following:
Judaism: Hebrew Bible, Torah (first five books of the Hebrew Bible
Hinduism: Vedas
Christianity: Bible
Islam:
Which lsraelite king built the capital at Jerusalem, expanded the borders, and wrote the Book
of Psalms?
David
Who was Abraham
The founder of Judaism; he lived in Ur, Mesopotamia and made a
covenant with Yahweh. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all trace their roots back to him.
Who was Moses
Prophet who led the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt
Which river is considered holy by Hindus
Ganges
Which religion believes in the Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and Nirvana?
Buddhism
What are some beliefs that Hindus and Buddhists share?
Reincarnation, dharma, karma (and originated in India)
What was Jesus’ message?
Love, tolerance, salvation, he was the Messiah (son of
List two reasons Christianity was able to spread throughout the Roman Empire
Good roads,
same language (Greek and Latin), Rome was peaceful (Pax Romana), appealing message
offered security
- What were three issues that divided the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox
Icon Controversy - Byzantine Emperor Leo Ill destroyed icons, pope disagreed, led
to excommunication of pope and Byzantine patriarch
2) Pope asked Byzantine Emperor for help with invasions, Emperor refused. Pope got
hep from the Franks and crowned Charlemagne Holy Roman Emperor to thank him.
3 Power of the Pope
. Soon after Muhammad’s death, conflict over who would rule split the Muslim world
Sunni and Shia
What ate the Five Pillars of Islam?
Faith,Prayer,Fasting,Charity,Pilgrimage(Haij)
What was Muhammad’s journey from Mecca to Medina Called
Hijrah
