World Religions and Philosophies

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Monotheism

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Belief in one God (Judaism, Christianity).

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Judaism

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One of the earliest monotheistic religions; Torah and Ten Commandments are key.

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Torah

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Judaism’s sacred text that contains laws and history.

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Ten Commandments

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Moral laws central to Judaism and Christianity.

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Christianity

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Religion founded on the teachings of Jesus; spread across the Roman Empire.

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Jesus of Nazareth

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Founder of Christianity; taught love, forgiveness, and salvation.

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Early Christian Persecution

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Christians refused to worship Roman gods/emperors, seen as a threat.

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Edict of Milan

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Law issued by Constantine in 313 CE that legalized Christianity.

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Hinduism

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Religion teaching dharma (duty), karma (actions/consequences), and reincarnation.

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Dharma

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A person’s duty or moral responsibility in Hinduism.