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Unit 4 Vocab - SS

TermDefinition
Arabic Semitic language spoken and written in a wide arc of territory, stretching across the Middle East, North Africa, and the Horn of Africa.
Agnostic A position stating that the existence of God cannot be proven.
Ahimsa In Hinduism, it is the principle of nonviolence against all living things.
Atheism A position stating that there is no God or gods.
Brahma In Hinduism, the god (deva) of creation.
Buddha Hindu for "enlightened one"; specifically, Siddhartha Gautama, the founder of Buddhism.
Buddhism A religion developed in India based on a belief in an endless cycle of reincarnation, or samsara, similar to Hindu beliefs.
Christianity A monotheistic religion developed from Judaism that believes Jesus died for sins, was buried, was resurrected, and offers salvation through faith.
Dharma The act of fulfilling one's duty in life; associated with Hinduism and Buddhism.
Eightfold Path The code of behavior for followers of Buddhism.
Five Pillars of Islam The code of behavior for followers of Islam.
Four Noble Truths Siddhartha Gautama’s philosophy regarding the nature of human suffering and its relation to desire, found in Buddhist beliefs.
Golden Rule A rule of conduct to “do to others as you would have them do to you,” found in many religions.
Hajj The pilgrimage or holy journey to the city of Mecca.
Hebrew A Semitic language originating in ancient Palestine spoken by the Israelites.
Hinduism A polytheistic religion believing salvation is achieved through a spiritual oneness of the soul (atman) with the ultimate reality of the universe (Brahma).
Holy Land A term for land in present-day Israel significant to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Holy Trinity Formed by the Creator (Father), Redeemer (Son), and Sustainer (Holy Spirit); Christians believe these three entities are part of a single higher power.
Imam In Islam, a religious scholar and the leader of prayers.
Islam The youngest of the major monotheistic religions; its worshipers are known as Muslims, meaning "one who submits to the will of Allah."
Judaism The oldest known monotheistic religion; it teaches there is one God who created all things and serves as the basis for Christianity and Islam.
Karma The belief that actions in this life result from the consequences of actions in a previous life; associated with Hinduism and Buddhism.
Messiah In the Hebrew Bible, an anointed king who will lead Jews back to Israel; Christians believe Jesus Christ was the Messiah.
Monotheism The belief in one god or goddess.
Mosque A domed Islamic religious building and place of prayer or worship.
New Testament Sacred Christian scripture consisting of a collection of works written in Greek during the first century.
Nirvana In Buddhism, it refers to spiritual enlightenment.
Polytheism The belief in many gods or goddesses.
Pope The head of the Roman Catholic Church and the bishop of Rome.
Quran The Islamic holy book verbally revealed from Allah to Muhammad; considered a book of guidance for life by Muslims.
Rabbi A Jewish scholar who conducts religious services, ensures laws are observed, and acts as a spiritual guide.
Ramadan The ninth month of the Muslim calendar; Muslims fast during daylight hours unless they are very young or sick.
Reincarnation The rebirth of a soul into another body.
Religion A person's beliefs concerning the existence and worship of a god or gods, and divine involvement in the universe and human life.
Sacraments Christian religious practices such as baptism, communion, and confirmation.
Sacred Worthy of, or regarded with, religious worship and/or respect.
Talmud The collection of Jewish writings that is the basis of Jewish religious law.
Torah The holy book of Judaism describing the creation of the world, the history of ancient Israel, and the Ten Commandments.
Upanishads Hindu holy book from the 8th century BCE containing revealed truths concerning ultimate reality and human salvation.
Vedas Hindu holy book consisting of a collection of Aryan hymns transmitted orally before being written down in the 6th century BCE.
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