Historical and Cultural Concepts

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Belief in a single God.

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Monotheistic

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Belief in multiple gods.

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Polytheistic

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A monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. Originates from the Middle East.

Bible is the Holy Book

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Christianity

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A monotheistic religion of the Jewish people, based on the laws and teachings of the Torah.

Founded in the Middle East by Abraham.

Believed Jesus was not the Messiah

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Judaism

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A monotheistic religion teaching that there is only one God, and Muhammad is his prophet, originates from middle east, founder was mahummad, belief- allah, 5 pillars of Islam (Faith, pilgramage, almsgiving, ramdan, prayer) holy book quran

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Islam

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A religion and philosophy based on the teachings of the Buddha, emphasizing spiritual development and the attainment of a deep insight into the true nature of life.

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Buddhism

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A major religious and cultural tradition of South Asia, developed from Vedic religion.

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Hinduism

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A powerful West African empire known for its wealth and trade in gold.

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Ghana (1200-1450)

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The emperor of the Mali Empire during the 14th century, known for his wealth and pilgrimage to Mecca.

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Mansa Musa

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A West African empire known for its wealth, culture, and trade, especially in gold and salt.

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Mali Empire (1200-1450)