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Major Religions Study Guide Test Date: March 20th-71120342900I can describe the essential characteristics and features of the world’s major religions.I can show how cultural practices today were influenced by the world’s major religions.00I can describe the essential characteristics and features of the world’s major religions.I can show how cultural practices today were influenced by the world’s major religions.Name:________________________________________________________ Date: __________________________ Period:________Match the correct word with the definitionsocial group one is born into; based on performance in a past life deep focus; relaxationThe four central beliefs of Buddhismbelief that one’s actions influence their fortuneThe end of the death and rebirth cycle in Hinduismfounder of Buddhism“The Enlightened One”belief that a soul never dies; at death the spirit leaves the body and is reborn in another living thingstate of blessed happiness and peace (end of reincarnation for Buddhists)The power which maintains and supports everything__I__ Nirvana__H__ Reincarnation__B__ Meditation__G__ Buddha__F__ Siddhartha Gautama__E__ Moksha__J__ Brahman__D__ Karma__A__ Castes__C__ Four Noble TruthsFill in the chart:Judaism (4000 B.C.)Christianity (1 A.D.)Islam (610 A.D.)Hinduism (1500 B.C.)Buddhism (550 B.C.)3 Major beliefs(what ideas they have)monotheistic (same god as Christianity and Islam)believe in that God will protect you if you follow the 10 commandmentsbelief that God created the universemonotheistic (same god as Judaism and Islam)believe that Jesus Christ is the son of God who died to save people from sin-follow the old and new testament of the biblemonotheistic (same god as Judaism and Christianity)god is in complete control of your life you need to submitMuhammad is the one true prophetpolytheisticreincarnationkarma (determines your next life)caste system4 Noble TruthsReincarnationkarmaeverything in life is a cause and effect of each other2 Major practices (something they do)follow the Sabbathkeep koshergo to Synagogue to praycelebrate Christmas and Easter pray at churchfollow the 5 pillars of Islamfast during the month of Ramadanmeditate/yogado not eat beefmeditatefollow the 8 fold pathFour ways religion spreads:Directions: Match each type of movement with the correct definition.__A__ to exchange ideas or items for something you need__D__ people who go to a new place to spread their religion__C__ to take over land outside of your country and make it part of your country__B__ to move to a new placeTradeMigrationConquestMission WorkDirections: Write the correct number in the box that represents how that religion spread.TradeMigrationConquestMission Work1, 64, 82, 35, 7Along the Silk Road many people not only received new goods and resources but new ideas on religious beliefs.Northern invaders, known as the Aryan, conquered the people already living in India and spread the ideas of Hinduism. Once city-states were conquered they were then made part of an existing empire. People under this new leadership had to convert to their new leader’s beliefs.Christian pilgrims leave England because of oppression to go to the New World, known today as America.Buddhist monks leaving India and bringing their religion to China and other Asian countriesBuddhism spreads from northern India through China, Thailand, Japan and beyond as traders from India enter China for silk.Some people will join their churches on trips to go and help others learn about their Christian religion. They travel to places all around the world.Pablo’s Christian family moved out of Spain because of unfair leader and went to Israel where the people are majority Jewish.Write three ways Buddhism and Hinduism influence modern life in each bubble. Then give specific 3503105284802The Buddhist Singing bowl and the Sitar (musical instrument like a guitar) – their sounds have been inserted in modern day songsBeastie Boys - Adam Yauch - Traveled to Tibet several times and became interested in the religion through meeting various monks. Officially became Buddhist in 1996. Buddhist teachings would inspire lyrics and sound of groups music. They would also host Free Tibet Concerts to raise awareness.The Beatles - George Harrison - Became interested in the teachings of Swami Vishnu-Devananda who started Sivandana Yoga, a type of yoga. Went to India in 1966 to study, which would influence both sound and lyrics of the group Selena Gomez - “Come and Get It” uses Indian beats00The Buddhist Singing bowl and the Sitar (musical instrument like a guitar) – their sounds have been inserted in modern day songsBeastie Boys - Adam Yauch - Traveled to Tibet several times and became interested in the religion through meeting various monks. Officially became Buddhist in 1996. Buddhist teachings would inspire lyrics and sound of groups music. They would also host Free Tibet Concerts to raise awareness.The Beatles - George Harrison - Became interested in the teachings of Swami Vishnu-Devananda who started Sivandana Yoga, a type of yoga. Went to India in 1966 to study, which would influence both sound and lyrics of the group Selena Gomez - “Come and Get It” uses Indian beatsexamples in each box.34982151279525Once just practiced by HINDU priests it is now a major exercise movement. As of 2012, over 20 million Americans practiced yoga. People spend over 10billion dollars a year on yoga products, classes, equipment etc.There are over 27 yoga studios near Mayfield.00Once just practiced by HINDU priests it is now a major exercise movement. As of 2012, over 20 million Americans practiced yoga. People spend over 10billion dollars a year on yoga products, classes, equipment etc.There are over 27 yoga studios near Mayfield.34789753458532Mahatma Gandhi uses nonviolence tactics such as mass meetings, civil disobedience, boycotts etc. to free India from British rule in 1947. This peaceful, nonviolence movement that has roots in Buddhist and Hindu beliefs was then spread to civil rights leaders in America during the 1960s. Many civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. used these ideas during the civil rights movements, at times even meeting with people who had worked with Gandhi.00Mahatma Gandhi uses nonviolence tactics such as mass meetings, civil disobedience, boycotts etc. to free India from British rule in 1947. This peaceful, nonviolence movement that has roots in Buddhist and Hindu beliefs was then spread to civil rights leaders in America during the 1960s. Many civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr. used these ideas during the civil rights movements, at times even meeting with people who had worked with Gandhi. ................
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