Religions & Belief Systems Terms

Flashcards covering key terms, figures, and concepts related to various religions and belief systems.

Monotheism

Belief in one God (Judaism, Christianity, Islam)

Ten Commandments

Key laws of Judaism transcribed by Moses

Torah

First five books of Jewish Bible, associated with Moses and laws

New Testament

The life and teachings of Jesus added to Jewish Old Testament

Church councils

Established early Christian Catholic Church doctrine

Koran

Muslim holy book, associated with Mohammed

Five Pillars

Central code of belief for Islam or Muslims

Mecca & Medina

Holiest and 2nd Holiest city of Islam

Reincarnation

Belief in being reborn after death (Hinduism and Buddhism)

Karma

Hindu belief in the consequence of this life affecting the next one

Four Noble Truths & Eightfold Path

Buddhism beliefs to reach nirvana

Abraham

Founder of Judaism

Moses

Judaism leader, led Hebrews on Exodus from Egypt, Torah, 10 Commandments

Jesus of Nazareth

Christian founder, believed to be son of God and Messiah from Judaism

St. Paul

Spread Christianity to Europe

Muhammad

Founder of Islam, last prophet, Koran

Siddhartha Gautama

The Buddha, Enlightened One

Asoka

Mauryan Emperor, missionaries spread Buddhism to Asia