Religion Vocabulary

Polytheism Belief in more than one god

Reincarnation Belief in rebirth of the soul until a perfect understanding is achieved Hinduism Buddhism

Karma All of the deeds and actions of this life that affect your next life By living a good life you will be reborn into a higher level in the next life

Caste System Social group that you are born into By acquiring good karma you can be reborn into a higher caste A person is born into a caste Lower caste Higher caste In this life In next life If good and obeys caste rules If bad and breaks caste rules

Monotheism Belief in one god Judaism Christianity Islam

A scattering of people Hebrews were forced to leave their homeland in Palestine Diaspora

Buddhism Four Noble Truths—essence of Buddha’s teachings Eightfold Path—follow this and you could reach Nirvana

Nirvana Release from the cycle of rebirth

Muslim People who practice Islam

5 Pillars of Faith Alms-charity Prayer—five times a day facing Mecca Hajj—pilgrimage to Mecca Fasting—during the month of Ramadan Profession of faith—belief in one god--Allah

5 Relationships Confucianism Superior Ruler, husband, father, older brother, friend Inferior Subject, wife, son, younger brother, friend Takes care of and sets a good example for Owes loyalty and obedience to