Fall Final Non West Civ sheet
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 What was the journey out of Egypt led by Moses known as? | The Exodus |
| What country today represents the "Promised Land" for all Hebrews? | Iraq |
| What group of Arabs were turned into exiles when that country was formed? | Palestinians |
| Who were Abraham and Jacob, and what is their significance in early Hebrew history? | Abraham was lead to Canaan by God, Jacob is Abraham's grandson, had twelve sons also called the twelve tribes, both considered patriarchs or ancestral "fathers" |
| Who do you think was the greater king of Israel, David or Saul? Why? | David. The people supported him. Although Saul was a good military leader, he was jealous and never gained the support of his people |
| What is the name of the god of Islam? | Allah |
| Who is the founder of Islam? | Muhammad |
| Where is the most sacred place for Islam? | The Kaaba in Mecca |
| What are the Five Pillars of Islam? | profession of faith, five daily prayers, giving of alms, fast from dawn to dusk during ramadan, pilgrimage to Mecca |
| What do Islam, Judaism, and Christianity have in common? | monotheism, profits |
| Who were the two main leaders of Christianity after Jesus ascended? | Peter and Paul |
| Name two of the men who traveled with Paul during his mission. | Barnabous and Luke |
| Name two books of the New Testament that are letters from Paul. | Romans, Corinthians |
| What was the Messiah for whom some Jews were waiting? | strong leader to help them be freed from the Romans |
| What were the two most important events in the establishment of Christianity? | Jesus resurrection, Saul to Paul conversion |
| What are two names of the Hindu God Brahma? | Siva, Vishnu |
| The process of rebirth in Hinduism is known as what? | Reincarnation |
| The practice of non-violence in Hinduism is known as what? | Ahimsa |
| What is the nature of Brahman in Hindu belief? | The eternal being that created and preserves the world |
| What role does yoga play in Hindu religious practice? | to teach people how to focus their body and mind and to help them in their meditation and to attain moksha |
| Name one of the Four Noble Truths. | You suffer because of your desires |
| Name two steps on the Eightfold Path. | 1. Right view, accept four noble truths 2. right attitude, stride for moderation |
| The state of perfect peace for a Buddhist is known as what? | nirvana |
| What is the "Middle Way" for a Buddhist? | to live in moderation, no extremes |
| What do Hinduism and Buddhism have in common? | reincarnation, working to attain escape from rebirth |
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