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HOT Words - Religious
Quiz on 5/17/17
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Social Studies
6th Grade
05/16/2017

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Ahimsa
Definition
idea of being nonviolent
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Brahman
Definition
a single, all powerful force, or spirit
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Calligraphy
Definition
and artistic for of writing making the word of God visible to all
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Caste
Definition
a social class of people
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Dharma
Definition
the religious and moral duties of each person
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Enlightenment
Definition
seeing the truth, free from ignorance or prejudice
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the Five Pillars
Definition
guides Muslims in all parts of their lives
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Karma
Definition
the effects of actions, both good and bad
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Koran
Definition
the holy book of the Islam
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Mecca
Definition
where the Kaaba, a sacred building, can be found
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Meditation
Definition
focusing on, or concentrating deeply
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the Middle Way
Definition
is the correct (right) thinking and self-denial
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Muhammad
Definition
began to preach the message of Islam
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Muslim
Definition
a follower of Islam
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Nirvana
Definition
a state of perfect blessedness, or lasting peace
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Reincarnation
Definition
rebirth of a soul in the body of another living thing.
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Siddhartha Gautama
Definition
name of the founder of Buddhism
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Vedas
Definition
a series of religious texts
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