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World Religion
Judaism,Buddhism,and Sikkism
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History
8th Grade
02/18/2009

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Who Founded Judaism?
Definition
Abraham
Term
Where was Judaism founded?
Definition
Mt. Sinai; Jerusalem
Term
When was Judaism founded?
Definition
1700 BCE ( oldest of three)
Term
Name three Basic beliefs or teachings or Judaism.
Definition
Abraham made a covenant with god, it is monotheistic, and they follow the 10 commandments.
Term
What are the places of worship in Judaism?
Definition
A shul, a synogue and a temple used for studies.
Term
What are 3 sects of Judaism?
Definition
Orthodox- traditional
Conservative-largest branch
Reform- least restricted
Term
Name some holidays of Judaism.
Definition
Roas Hashanah- New year
Yom Kippur- Day of attonment
Passocer- marking exodus from Egypt
Chanukkah- festival of lights
Term
Name three rites of passage of Judasim.
Definition
Birth- boys have "bris"
death- body is immediatly buried
Bat/Bar/B'nai Mitzvah
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WHat is the religious text of Judaism.
Definition
Torah- old testament
Term
What are symbols of Judaism.
Definition
The star of David
Mezuzah- torah writing in decrative holder
Menorah
Term
Who Founded Sikhism?
Definition
Guru Nanak
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Where was Sikhism founded?
Definition
India
Term
When was Sikhism founded?
Definition
1500 C.E.- youngest of three
Term
Name four Basic beliefs or teachings or Sikhism.
Definition
it is monthesitic
men and women are equal
accpet all religions
generous and respectful
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Who are some influential leaders of sikhism.
Definition
the 10 gurus
GUru Nanak
Term
what is a worship custom of Sikhism?
Definition
Gurdwara
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WHat are two holidays or festival of Sikhism.
Definition
Holamonalla- festival of colors
Baisakhi- new year
Term
WHat are some rites of passages of Sikhism?
Definition
marriage- not arragend
death- reincarnation, and cremation
Karma
Term
What is the name of the religious tex of Sikhism?
Definition
GUru Graynith Sahib
Term
What are some symbols of Sikhism?
Definition
Khanda and the turban
Term
WHen was Buddhism founded?
Definition
563 B.C.E
Term
Who are some influential leaders of Buddhism.
Definition
Dali Lama- "ocean of wisdom"
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WHat is the oldest Sect of Buddhism?
Definition
Theravada BUddhism
Term
WHat are some holidays of Buddhism?
Definition
Wesak- the celebration ofBuddha's birthday

O-bon all who have died- happy
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WHate rites of ssages of Buddhism?
Definition
reincarnation
naming ceramony
becoming a man
Term
what are some pilgramages for Buddhism?
Definition
they go on pilgramages to have a better life when they are reborn.

go to places where Buddha was.
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WHat is the religious text of Buddhism?
Definition
Pali Canon ( 3 baskets)
tipitaka
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WHAt are some symbols of Buddhism?
Definition
the wheel of life / law
the lotus flower
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