Religious Geography of Southeast Asia

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the major religions of the world with a focus on their beliefs, symbols, leaders, and presence in Southeast Asia as discussed in the Araling Panlipunan notes.

Religare

The Latin word meaning 'coming together' or 'bonding' from which the word religion originated.

Relihiyon

A system of belief, worship, and teachings about God that guides the life and values of people, answering questions about the meaning and purpose of life.

Monoteismo

The belief in only one God.

Politeismo

The belief in many gods.

Kristiyanismo

The largest and most widespread religion in the world, based on the life and teachings of Kristo Hesus.

Bibliya

The holy book or scripture of Christianity.

Santo Papa

The highest leader of the Catholic Church.

Krus

The symbol of Christianity that represents the love of Jesus for the world.

Islam

The youngest of the major world religions and the second largest in the world.

Muhammad

The founder and last prophet of the religion of Islam.

Allah

The Arabic word for 'one true God' used in Islam.

Koran (Qur’an)

The holy book of the Muslims.

Shahadah

The pillar of Islam representing faith.

Salah

The pillar of Islam representing the practice of praying five times a day.

Zakat

The pillar of Islam representing the act of helping those in need.

Sawm

The pillar of Islam representing fasting.

Hajj

The pillar of Islam involving a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Ka’aba

The house of worship or the direction that Muslims face while praying.

Imam

The Muslim Community Leader who leads the prayer in the Mosque.

Mosque

The place of worship for Muslims.

Crescent moon

The symbol of Islam associated with the start of each month in the Islamic Lunar Calendar.

Hinduismo

The oldest religion in the world and the third largest today; it is also the primary religion of India.

Brahman

The most powerful spirit in Hinduism, considered as God.

Brahma

The Hindu deity known as the Creator.

Vishnu

The Hindu deity known as the Preserver.

Shiva

The Hindu deity known as the Destroyer.

Om

The symbol of Hinduism and the most sacred syllable used in Hindu prayers.

Vedas

The holy scriptures of the Hindus.

Guru

The spiritual leaders of Hinduism.

Ganges River

Considered the holiest place in the Hindu religion where thousands perform pilgrimages.

Reincarnation

The belief that the soul is reborn after death.

Karma

The belief that every action has a corresponding consequence.

Judaism

One of the oldest monotheistic religions, starting approximately 3,000 years ago.

Yahweh

The God worshipped by the Jews, who saved the people of Israel from slavery in Ehipto.

Tanakh

The Holy Book of Judaism.

Torah

The teachings contained in the first five books of the Bible: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Synagogue

The place of worship for Jewish people.

Rabbi

The leader of Judaism who teaches the lessons of the Torah.

Star of David

Also called the Shield of David, it is the symbol of Judaism honoring David who led the kingdom of Israel.

Siddharta Gautama

A prince born in Lumbini, Nepal, who founded Budismo after seeking enlightenment.

Buddha

A title meaning 'The Enlightened One'.

Dharma Wheel

The symbol of Buddhism representing Buddha's teachings, samsara (cycle of life), and dharma (path to salvation).

Four Noble Truths

The four great truths of life in Buddhism stating that life has suffering, suffering has a cause, it can end, and there is a path to end it.

Eightfold Path

The eight correct paths of life in Buddhism, including Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Concentration.

Nirvana

The ultimate goal in Buddhism involving enlightenment and becoming free from the cycle of life.

Mahayana Buddhism

A sect of Buddhism emphasizing helping others achieve enlightenment; practiced in China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam.

Theravada Buddhism

A sect of Buddhism emphasizing individual effort to achieve enlightenment; practiced in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia.