World Religions

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to world religions, essential for understanding the topics included in the assessment.

Monotheism

The belief in one god.

Tripitaka

The holy book of the Buddhist faith.

Kosher

Dietary restrictions in the Jewish faith.

Bar/Bat Mitzvah

A coming-of-age ceremony in the Jewish faith.

Abraham

The key person all three monotheistic faiths trace their origin to. He is considered the founder of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

Sunday

The typical day of worship for Christians.

Sacrament

A religious ceremony or act in Christianity, such as Baptism.

Five Pillars

The basic core beliefs of Islam.

Koran/Qur’an

The holy book of the Islamic faith.

Brahman

The universal soul in Hinduism.

Reincarnation

The cycle of birth, life, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism.

Karma

The belief that good and bad deeds determine one's future life.

Temple

The place of worship for both Buddhists and Hindus.

Vedas

The holy book of the Hindu faith.

Mosque

The place of worship for Muslims.

Siddartha

A key leader associated with Buddhism.

Dietary restriction of pork

A common practice among Muslims.

Israel

The country with the largest number of followers who follow the Torah.

Migration

To move from one place to another.

Persecution

The mistreatment of people due to their race, religious beliefs or political beliefs.

Missionaries

People who teach others about their faith in hopes to convert them.

Predominant

The majority.