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World Religion
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15
History
6th Grade
10/24/2009

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reincarnated
Definition
to be born again and again (Hinduism)
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castes
Definition
social classes, a way to separate people in society (Hinduism)
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enlightenment
Definition
having an understanding of the truth (Buddhism)
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meditation
Definition
quiet state of clearing one's mind of thoughts (Buddhism)
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nirvana
Definition
release from the long cycle of reincarnation (Buddhism)
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Polytheism
Definition
the belief in many gods
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Monotheism
Definition
the idea that there is only one god
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Zoroastrianism
Definition
first great monotheistic religion; later taken over by the religion of Islam
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genocide
Definition
the systematic killing of a people (Judaism)
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ethics
Definition
how people should treat each other and live (Judaism)
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messiah
Definition
promised and expected deliverer of the Jewish people (Judaism)
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Gospels
Definition
stories that tell of Jesus of Nazareth (Christianity)
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Trinity
Definition
God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit (Christianity)
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Allah
Definition
the god of the Islamic religion (Islam)
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Quaran (Koran)
Definition
the holy book of the Muslim people (Islam)
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