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PHI 205 FINAL
Sikhism, Taoism, Confucianism, Shinto, Zoroastrianism, Intro to the Abrahamic Religions
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Philosophy
Undergraduate 1
05/08/2012

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Sikh
Definition
Within Sikhism, this term means "disciple"
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Guru Nanak
Definition
This is the founder of Sikhism
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Guru Gobind Singh
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This is the founder of the Sikh Khalsa
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Adi Granth
Definition
This is the name for the Sikh scriptures
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Khalsa
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The name for the Sikh military order
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Zoroastrianism
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This religion of ancient Persian is claimed by scholars to be foundational for Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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eschatology
Definition
The study of the end of time
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Frashokereti
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Within Zoroastrianism, it the war to end all wars-- the final annihilation of all evil
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saoshyant
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Within Zoroastrianism, this future savior comes to purify the world
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avesta
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The name for the Zoroastrianism scriptures
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Towers of Silence
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Within Zoroastrianism tradition, the dead were buried at these places to avoid polluting the Earth
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Trinity
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The name for the Christian doctrine of three persons in one God
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iconoclastic
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This name is used for those religions that have no pictures or images in their worship sites
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Talmud
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Within Judaism, this is the "Oral Torah"
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tafillin
Definition
Within Jewish practice, these are small boxes that contain passages from the Torah, they are placed worn on the forehead and on the arm
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mezuzah
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Within Jewish practice, these elongates contain passages from the Torah; they are placed on the doorposts of Jewish homes
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bar mitzvah
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"Son of the Commandment"
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Chuang-tzu
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He is the second most important philosopher within Taoism
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bat mitzvah
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"Daughter of the Commandment"
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False
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The concept of the ying-yang is found only within Taoism, and not within Confucianism or Shinto
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False
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Although Sikh women are permitted to lead services within the Sikh gurdwara, they are not permitted to be part of the Sikh Khalsa
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True
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According to the authors of our text, one major concern of religious Taoism was the search for immortality in this life
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propriety; good manners
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What is the meaning of "li" within Confucianism?
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ruler and subject & father and son & husband and wife
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Name two of the five great Confucian relationships.
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1. long hair/turban
2. short pants
3. bracelet
4. comb
5. dagger/sword
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Name the five Ks of Sikhism
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cooking a small fish
Definition
In the Tao Te Ching, ruling a great state is similar to what?
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Because they all recognize Abraham as their first prophet

Judaism--Isaac
Christianity--Jesus
Isam--Muhammad
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Why is Christianity, Judaism, and Islam considered "Abrahamic" religions?
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1. Resurrection of the dead
2. Life after death
3. Day of judgement
4. The creation of the world
5. Adam & Eve
6. Satan/Devil
7. monotheistic
8. Focus on the end of time (Heaven & Hell)
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Three similarities among the Abrahamic religions
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1. Second coming of Jesus (Christianity & Islam)
2. Virgin birth of Jesus (Christianity & Islam)
3. Christian- Trinity
4.Authoritative revelation of God
Christianity- Jesus
Judaism- Moses
Islam- Muhammad
5. Written word
Christianity- Bible
Judaism- Torah
Islam- Qu'ran
Definition
Three differences between the Abrahamic religions
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Sikh langar
Definition
The Sikh community kitchen
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Lao-tzu (The Old Master)
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Founder of Taoism
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Tao Te Ching (The book of way)
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Taoism scripture
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analects
Definition
Confucianism scripture
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divine beings
Definition
Shen means?
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way
Definition
Dao means?
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"The Way of the Gods"
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Shinto religion
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Izanagi- the male who invites
Izanami- the female who invites
(Ying-Yang)
Definition
Japanese Islands were created by whom?
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Shinto Gods for mountains, trees, waterfalls, wind, rain, thunder, etc.
Definition
What is the "kami"?
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True
Definition
There is no concept of sin on the Shinto religion
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True
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Zoroastrianism is one of the oldest living religions
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Ahura Mazda (wise Lord)
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The "Good God"
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Amesha Spentas
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Zoroastrianism "Holy Immortals"
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Yasna
Definition
Zoroastrianism sacrifice
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Gathas
Definition
17 hymns of Zoroastrianism
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