World Religions

Grade 7 · Social Studies · Flashcards

Review key vocabulary and concepts for the major world religions including Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism.

Flashcards

Monotheism

The belief in one god. Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are all monotheistic religions.

Polytheism

The belief in multiple gods. Many ancient religions were polytheistic.

Christianity

A religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, who followers believe is the Son of God. Its holy text is the Bible.

Islam

A religion founded by the Prophet Muhammad in the 7th century CE. Followers (Muslims) worship Allah and follow the Quran.

Judaism

One of the world's oldest religions, based on the covenant between God and Abraham. The Torah is its primary holy text.

Hinduism

One of the world's oldest religions, originating in South Asia. It includes belief in karma, dharma, and reincarnation.

Buddhism

A religion and philosophy founded by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in ancient India, focused on ending suffering through the Eightfold Path.

Karma

In Hinduism and Buddhism, the idea that a person's actions in this life affect their future — including future lives.

Reincarnation

The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death, central to Hinduism and Buddhism.

The Five Pillars of Islam

The five duties of every Muslim: Shahada (faith), Salat (prayer), Zakat (charity), Sawm (fasting during Ramadan), and Hajj (pilgrimage to Mecca).

Sacred Text

The holy writings of a religion (e.g., the Bible for Christians, the Quran for Muslims, the Torah for Jews, the Vedas for Hindus).

Nirvana

In Buddhism, the state of perfect peace and freedom from suffering achieved by escaping the cycle of rebirth.

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