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What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
What is the difference between monotheism and polytheism?
- Belief in no gods
- Belief in many gods (correct)
- Belief in one god (correct)
- Belief in a pantheon of gods
What are three monotheistic religions?
What are three monotheistic religions?
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What system did early believers of Hinduism believe should place individuals in a social class?
What system did early believers of Hinduism believe should place individuals in a social class?
Caste System
Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma belong to which religion?
Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma belong to which religion?
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Why did Buddhism evolve from Hinduism?
Why did Buddhism evolve from Hinduism?
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Study Notes
Major Religious Concepts
- Monotheism vs. Polytheism: Monotheism is the belief in a single deity, while polytheism involves the worship of multiple gods.
Key Monotheistic Religions
- Prominent Faiths: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are the three major monotheistic religions recognized globally.
Social Structure in Hinduism
- Caste System: Early practitioners of Hinduism established a societal structure known as the Caste System, which categorizes individuals into hierarchical social classes.
Fundamental Deities in Hinduism
- Trimurti Figures: Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are significant deities within Hinduism, each representing different aspects of the divine.
Evolution of Buddhism
- Buddha's Reformative Vision: Buddhism emerged as a response to Hinduism, primarily driven by Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha), who was dissatisfied with the restrictive nature of the caste system in Hindu society.
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