SS Vocab Group 2

Hinduism

Followers are polytheistic and basic beliefs include karma and reincarnation with the goal of achieving moksha.

Buddhism

Followers of the philosophy study the Four Noble Truths and the Noble Eightfold Path.

Christianity

Followers of this monotheistic religion accept Jesus as the Son of God and aspire to reach heaven by following His teachings.

Judaism

Followers are monothiestic and believe the religion began when Abraham made a covenant with God.

Islam

Followers are called Muslims whom believe in one God (Alah) and follow the Five Pillars of Islam.

Abraham

“Father” of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam who was called to a new land and promised many descendants. 

Aryans

Groups of people who migrated from Central Asia to the Indian Subcontinent and whose religion practices merged with the customs of people already living in the valley to form the basis for Hinduism.

Jesus

A Jew from Galilee sought to reform Jewish beliefs and practices and whose teachings would from the basis of Christianity believed by Christians to be the “Messiah.”

Muhammad

Founded Islam after being spoken to by the angel Gabriel. Believed by Muslims to be the “Seal of the prophets” - Final messenger of God

Siddhartha Gautima

A prince who said to have formed Buddhism as he sought the answers to the cause of suffering, Taught the Four Noble Truths one of which encourages people to follow the Eight Fold Path in the quest to find Nirvana.