***5 Major World Religions***

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The laws given to Moses by God at Mount Sinai. They are the core of the Jewish religion and teachings.

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Ten Commandments

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A religion founded in India by Siddhartha Gautama which teaches that the most important thing in life is to reach peace by ending suffering.

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Buddhism

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The belief in only one God.

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monotheism

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Means "Enlightened One"

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Buddha

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In Hinduism and Buddhism, the end result of all of a person's good and bad acts, which determines his or her rebirth.

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karma

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The sacred text of the religion of Islam.

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Qu'ran

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The cycle of birth, death and rebirth. You pay for good or bad deeds based on your behavior.

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reincarnation

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A journey to a place considered sacred for religious purposes.

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pilgrimage

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(Islam) a black stone building in Mecca that is shaped like a cube and that is the most sacred Muslim pilgrim shrine

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Kaaba

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A religion based on the teachings of the prophet Muhammed which stresses belief in one god (Allah). Followers are called Muslims.

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Islam