World Religions Vocabulary

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: actions have consequences, determining one's future
experiences based on moral and ethical behavior

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: a set of eight guidelines or steps leading to the
end of suffering and the achievement of enlightenment

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: The state of freedom from suffering and desires,
achieved by reaching enlightenment and ending the cycle of
rebirth.

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: after death, an individual's soul is reborn into a
new body.

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: In Hinduism, the supreme, unchanging reality or
ultimate cosmic spirit that underlies the entire universe.

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and Upanishads: Sacred texts containing hymns, rituals,
philosophy, and spiritual teachings

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: The central religious text in Judaism, consisting of the
first five books of the Hebrew Bible.

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: A term referring to the ancient Israelites and their
descendants, also known as Jews.

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: A figure expected by Jews in Judaism and Christians
in Christianity, believed to be a savior or liberator.

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: The dispersion or scattering of a population from
their original homeland, such as the Jewish diaspora.

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: A place of worship and assembly for Jewish
religious practices and community gatherings.

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: A place of worship in Islam where Muslims gather for
prayers and religious activities.

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: The holy book of Islam, believed to be the word
of God as revealed to the Prophet Muhammad.

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: The holiest city in Islam, toward which Muslims pray
during their daily rituals.

Religion: A set of beliefs, practices, and rituals concerning the
divine or spiritual aspects of life.

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: A set of beliefs, practices, and rituals concerning the
divine or spiritual aspects of life.

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: The belief in and worship of a single god.

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: A region significant to multiple religions, including
parts of Israel and Palestine.

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: The belief in and worship of multiple gods or
deities.