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Unit 1 Belief System
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Where did the 5 main religions begin? | Asia |
| What do all belief systems have in common? | They unify groups of people They all promote stability Religion is a big part of many people's lives They all have rituals/Holidays that people practice |
| Which religions are the most practiced? | Christianity and Islam |
| Which religion uses the caste system | Hinduism |
| Which group is NOT technically part of the caste system | Untouchables |
| Because of its rigidity people in the lower part of the caste system might have... | converted to Buddhism |
| How can someone move to a higher caste? | My being good and obeying the rules |
| People who believe in Hinduism believe that in the end they will | achieve moksha, end reincarnation, and reunite with the Creator |
| How did Buddhism spread | Buddhist monks and missionaries |
| How do Buddhists believe you can achieve happiness? | Following the 8-fold path. |
| Where did Buddhism spread to mostly? | parts of asia and Afghanistan |
| Which religion is associated with Diaspora? | Judaism |
| What caused Diaspora? | Persecution by the Roman Empire |
| Which religions are associated with Abraham? | Judaism, Christianity, and Islam |
| Why do religions have Holy texts? | To provide guidance, and appropriate practices for each religion |
| Why would people visit the Kaaba in Mecca | To complete their Hajj |
| Who founded Islam? | Mohammed |
| Muslims consider Christians and Jews | People of the book, they all share Similar beliefs |
| Both in Hindu and Buddhists beliefs | They believe in Non-Violence or Ahisma |