Religion Unit Flashcards

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What is polytheism?

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The belief in many gods.

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Which ancient civilizations had polytheistic belief systems?

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Americas (Maya, Aztec, and Inca), Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Africa, India, China, and Japan.

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Which was the first recorded civilization to practice a religion?

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Ancient Mesopotamia.

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How did the Ancient Greeks use religion?

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To help explain why natural events happened in their world.

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How can Hinduism be considered both polytheistic and monotheistic?

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Because of the belief in thousands of gods, all of which are aspects of a single universal spirit.

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When and where did Hinduism begin?

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About 4,000 years ago in India.

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What are the sacred places and things in Hinduism?

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Sacred Places: Ganges River. Sacred Things: Cows.

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Does Hinduism have a founder?

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No, it grew out of the religious beliefs of many people.

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What are the sacred books of Hinduism?

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Vedas and Upanishads.

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What is the caste system in Hinduism?

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Lowest: Sudras, Vaisyas, Kshatriyas, and the highest varna is the Brahmins (priests).