World Religions

An organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods

• Polytheism

• Judaism

• Religion

The belief in one god.

• Polytheism

• Deity

• Monotheism

A prince who turned to meditation to relieve suffering and reached enlightenment. He is now known as Buddha [enlightened one]

• Nirvana

• Siddhartha Gautama

• Prince Deity

A monotheistic religion. Believers believe in the teachings of Jesus.

• Christianity

• Judaism

• Hinduism

Judaisms holy book (scripture)  

• Bible
• Qur'an
• Torah
• Gospels

The social structure in India that prevents social mobility.  

• Caste System
• Eightfold path
• Hinduism
• Vedas

Who is the messiah, according to Christians?

• Moses
• Muhammad
• Jesus
• Abraham

Taoism stresses a way of life that focuses on what?

• Being one with the Tao or nature

• Being in the mosque on time

• Being one with the government

• Listening to your teacher

What are the 4 ideas that Confucius focused his philosophy on;

• The Monkeys see no evil, speak no evil and hear no evil

• Aristocrats, Merchants, Farmers, Bankers

• Proper Conduct, Respect, Education, Government

• Merchants Aristocrats, Farmers

All Muslims who are financially capable should make the pilgrimage to Mecca once their lifetimes. 

• Zakat
• Hajj
• Salat
• Shahadah