IH MYP-2 Unit-1: Belief Systems Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms, world religions, indigenous belief features, and analytical concepts from IH MYP-2 Unit-1 on Belief Systems.

Indigenous Beliefs

Spiritual and cultural practices of native peoples rooted in the traditions and histories of a specific geographic area, transmitted through oral traditions, rituals, and sacred artefacts rather than written sacred texts.

Lamassu

An ancient protective deity depicted as a winged bull or lion with a human head in Mesopotamian art.

Pashupati

An ancient deity recognized as the lord or god of all animals, represented on early seals seated in a meditative pose surrounded by beasts.

Horus

The ancient Egyptian Sun-God portrayed with a falcon head wearing the double crown.

Buddhism

A major world religion founded in the late sixth century BCE by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), centered on the Four Noble Truths and following the Eightfold Noble Path to achieve 'nirvana' or enlightenment.

Christianity

A major monotheistic world religion founded around 30 CE by Jesus Christ in modern-day Israel, based on belief in one God and Jesus Christ as the son of God who sacrificed himself for human sins.

Hinduism

A major world religion developed in the Indian subcontinent, comprised of a collection of belief systems centered on Samsara (cycle of birth, life, and death) and the Trimurti.

Islam

A major monotheistic world religion founded on the Arabian peninsula in the seventh century CE by the Prophet Muhammad, based on belief in one God (Allah) and practice of the Five Pillars of Islam.

Judaism

A monotheistic religion originating with a covenant between God (Yahweh) and Abraham, guided by ethical principles detailed in the Torah.

Trimurti

The Hindu concept of three primary divine roles: Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer.

Samsara

The Hindu concept defining the continuous cycle of birth, life, and death.

Torah

The religious book of Judaism containing the covenants, principles, and laws governing ethical living.

Abrahamic Religions

The group of major monotheistic religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—that share a common lineage tracing back to Abraham.

Syncretism

The process of blending, combining, or merging different belief systems, practices, or cultures.

Sati

A historical practice in India involving widow burning on her deceased husband's funeral pyre.

OPVL Analysis

A technique used to evaluate historical sources by analyzing their Origin, Purpose, Value, and Limitation.