Islam: Origins and Sacred Texts

False (B)

Prophet Muhammad

<p>Quran</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Meditation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Judaism = Belief in one God and following the Torah's commandments Islam = Belief in one God (Allah) and the Five Pillars Hinduism = Belief in Brahman and attainment of Moksha Buddhism = Belief in the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Orthodox (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hindu worship</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Right Forgiveness (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Belief in one God, salvation through Jesus Christ, resurrection, and the importance of love and compassion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tripitaka</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dharma = The moral duty or law in Hinduism Karma = The law of cause and effect Samsara = The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth Moksha = Liberation from Samsara</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ending suffering by renouncing material desires (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Siddharta Gautama</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Truths</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Karma Yoga = Selfless deeds and service Bhakti Yoga = Vocal expression of love and devotion towards God Jnana Yoga = The path of knowledge and wisdom Raja Yoga = The path of meditation and mental control</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To maintain order and protect creation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Puranas (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A category of sacred texts considered human compositions or traditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Law of cause and effect</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>dissolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Karma Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>515.7 million (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rig Veda = Knowledge of the verses Yajur Veda = Knowledge of the sacrifice Sama Veda = Knowledge of the song Atharva Veda = Knowledge of magical formulas</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Rig Veda (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A path of righteousness, proper conduct, morality, and justice</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Yajur</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sama Veda (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reaching nirvana (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Three Jewels</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Raja Yoga</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Life of the Celibate Student = Education in the Hindu faith The Life of the Married Family Man = Support and raise a family The Life of Retreat = Withdrawal and contemplation The Life of Renunciation = Devotion to Brahman</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Truth of Resurrection (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Samsara</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Precepts</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dukkha = Suffering or dissatisfaction Nirvana = The state of liberation Samsara = The cycle of birth and rebirth Enlightenment = Understanding the true nature of reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

Around 2000 BCE, a covenant between God and Abraham.

7th century CE, Arabia, Prophet Muhammad.

One God (Allah), Quran, Five Pillars.

Oldest religion.

End of birth and rebirth cycle in Hinduism.

Hindu concept of universal soul, formless.

Hindu religious worship.

Shruti, texts considered sacred.

The primary and most revered Shruti texts in Hinduism, divided into four collections.

The oldest and most important of the four Vedas, containing hymns praising gods.

A Veda focusing on rituals and sacrifices performed by priests.

A Veda containing melodies and chants used in ritual worship.

Moral laws guiding Hindu actions, emphasizing righteousness, conduct, and justice.

An incarnation of a deity in various forms, appearing to combat evil.

The law of cause and effect in Hinduism.

A Hindu deity responsible for maintaining cosmic order.

The continuous cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction in the universe.

A collection of key ideas and beliefs in the Hindu faith.

The Hindu concept of reincarnation, where the soul repeatedly is reborn into a new body until liberation is achieved.

The Hindu belief that the soul (atman) is eternal and continues after death.

A Hindu sacred text containing hymns, spells, and incantations related to healing and everyday life.

A category of sacred texts in Hinduism, considered human compositions reflecting traditions.

A genre of ancient Hindu texts filled with mythological stories, cosmology, and teachings about ethics, philosophy, and devotion.

The core teachings in Buddhism outlining the path to liberation from suffering in life.

Buddhist principles guiding the practice of living a morally right life to achieve enlightenment.

A path in Hinduism that emphasizes selfless deeds and service.

A path in Hinduism that highlights expressing love and devotion to God.

In Buddhism, Nirvana is the ultimate goal, a state of enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of suffering and rebirth.

The Eightfold Path is a set of eight practices or teachings in Buddhism that guide individuals towards enlightenment. It includes right understanding, right intention, right speech, right action, right livelihood, right effort, right mindfulness, and right concentration.

Samsara is the continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism and Buddhism. It's a never-ending loop driven by karma and desire, and it leads to suffering.

Dharma, in Hinduism, is a concept of duty, righteousness, and cosmic order. It's a set of moral principles that guide individuals towards a virtuous and fulfilling life.

Moksha, in Hinduism, is the ultimate liberation from samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. It's a state of spiritual freedom and union with the divine.

The Three Jewels are the Buddha, the Dharma (teachings), and the Sangha (community). They represent the core beliefs and practices of Buddhism, guiding Buddhists towards enlightenment.

The Five Precepts are ethical guidelines for Buddhists to follow in their daily lives. They guide Buddhists towards a more wholesome and compassionate way of living.

These stages are called Ashramas and are the life stages that Hindus generally live through. The four stages are Student (Brahmacharya), Family Man (Grihastha), Hermit (Vanaprastha), and Renunciation (Sannyasa).

Raja Yoga is a branch of Yoga that focuses on gaining self-control through meditation, breathwork, and other techniques to achieve inner peace and enlightenment.

CATER is a system for understanding the Five Precepts. 'C' stands for ‘Cause no harm,' 'A' for ‘Avoid stealing,' 'T' for ‘Tell the truth,' 'E' for ‘Engage in sexual activity responsibly,' 'R' for 'Refrain from intoxicants.'

The Three Jewels are the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. The Buddha is the enlightened one, the Dharma is the teachings and path, and the Sangha is the community of practitioners.