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World Religions

World Religions Review

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Is Judaism a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Monotheistic
What is the name of the Hebrew god? Yahweh
Who is the founder of Judaism Abraham
Where was Judaism founded? Canaan
What are some of the important places associated with Judaism? Egypt, Palestine, Sinai Peninsula, Jerusalem
What is the holy book of Judaism? Torah
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, traditions, and holidays associate with Judaism? 10 Commandments, Hanukkah/Passover, Star of David, Kosher, Rabbi, Life after death, Final judgment
Is there a heaven in Judaism? How do you get there? Yes - Follow the 10 Commandments and Torah
How did Judaism spread? Cultural diffusion, Exodus, Disapora
Is Christianity a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Monotheistic
What is the name of the Christian god? God
Who is the founder of Christianity? Jesus
What are some important places in Christianity? Israel, Syria, Egypt, Jerusalem, Palestine, Roman Empire
What is the holy book of Christianity? Bible
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, traditions, and holidays associated with Christianity? 10 Commandments, Jesus=Messiah/Son of God, Christmas/Easter, Cross, Life after death, Final judgment
Is there a heaven in Christianity? How do you get there? Yes - Believe Jesus died for sins
How and where did Christianity spread? Cultural diffusion, trade/conquest Mediterranean Basia, Europe, Africa
Is Islam a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Monotheistic
What is the name of the Muslim god? Allah
Who is the founder of Islam? Muhammad
Where was Islam founded? Arabian Peninsula
What are some important cities associated with Islam? Mecca, Medina, Jerusalem
What is the holy book of Islam? Qur'an (Koran)
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, traditions, and holidays associated with Islam? Sunna, Shari'a, Moral code, Five Pillars, Life after death, Final judgment
Is there a heaven in Islam? How do you get there? Yes - Follow Qur'an and 5 Pillars Die in Jihad
How and where did Islam spread? Cultural diffusion, trade/conquest Fertile Crescent, Iran, Central Asia, Africa
Is Zoroastrianism a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Monotheistic
What is the name of the god/spirit associated with Zoroastrianism? Ahuramazda Ahriman (evil spirit)
Who is the founder of Zoroastrianism? Zoroaster
Where was Zoroastrianism founded? Persia
What is the sacred writing of Zoroastrianism? Zend Avesta
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associate with Zoroastrianism? Good vs. Evil, God gives humans the right to choose, life after death, final judgment
Is there a heaven associated with Zoroastrianism? How do you get there? Yes - Final judgment
How did Zoroastrianism spread? Cultural diffusion, conquest, road system
Is Mythology a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Polytheistic
What are the names of the Greek Gods? Zeus, Hera, Apollo, Artemis, Athena, Aphrodite
What are the names of the Roman Gods? Jupiter, Juno, Apollo, Diana, Minerva, Venus
What is the sacred writings associated with mythology? None - developed out of oral traditions
Where was mythology founded? Greece and Rome
What is the sacred writing associated with mythology? None
What are the major beliefs associated with mythology? Used to explain human emotions, natural phenomenon, and life events
Is there a heaven associated with mythology? No heaven - did believe in an underworld
How and where did mythology spread? Cultural diffusion, trade/conquest Mediterranean Basin
Is Buddhism a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Polytheistic
What is the name of the Buddhist god? Buddha (Mahayana Buddhism)
Who is the founder of Buddhism? Siddhartha Guatama
Where was Buddhism founded? India
What is the sacred writing of Buddhism? Pali Canon
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associated with Buddhism? Four Noble Truths, Eighfold Path, No Caste System
Is there a heaven associated with Buddhism? How do you get there? Nirvana Know Four Noble Truths and follow Eightfold Path
How and where did Buddhism spread? Asoka sent missionaries China, Japan, Southeast Asia
Is Hinduism a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Polytheistic
What are the gods associated with Hinduism? Brahma, Vishnu, Siva
Who brought Hinduism to India? Indo-Aryans
Where was Hinduism founded? India
What are the sacred writings of Hinduism? Vedas and Upanishads
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associated with Hinduism? Monism, cow is sacred, dharma, karma, reincarnation, caste system
Is there a heaven associated with Hinduism? How do you get there? Fulfill dharma, good karma, reincarnation, Nirvana
How did Hinduism spread? Where did it spread? Cultural diffusion, trade routes Throughout India
Is Taoism considered a religion or philosohpy? Philosophy
What is the name of the god associated with Daoism? None
Who is the founder of Taoism? Laozi
Where did Daoism originate? China
What is the sacred writing associated with Taoism? Dao De Jing
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associated with Daoism? Simple life, harmony with nature, humility, inner peace, yin/yang
Is there a heaven associated with Taoism? Not specified
How and where did Daoism spread? Cultural diffusion Throughout Asia
Is Confucianism considered a religion or philosophy? Philosophy
Are there any gods associated with Confucianism? Practiced Ancestor Worship
Who is the founder of Confucianism? Confucius
Where did Confucianism begin? China
What is the sacred text associated with Confucianism? The Analects
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associated with Confucianism? Humans are good, respect for elders, code of politeness, emphasis on education
Is there a heaven associated with Confucianism? Not specified
How did Confucianism spread? Where did it spread? Cultural diffusion Throughout Asia
Is Shintoism a monotheistic or polytheistic religion? Polytheistic
What are the gods associated with Shintoism? Kamis and ancestor worship
Who founded Shintoism? Japanese
Where did Shintoism originate? Japan
What are the sacred texts associated with Shintoism? Kojiki and Nihonshoki
What are some of the major beliefs, customs, and traditions associated with Shintoism? Animism, cleanliness, torii, emperor worship
Is there a heaven associated with Shintoism? Yes - not clearly defined
How and where did Shintoism spread? Did not spread Unique to Japan
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