Name: _______________________
World Religions Vocabulary
Directions:
1. Most terms can be found at http://www.thearda.com/learningcenter/religiondictionary.asp or
http://www.religioustolerance.org/glossary.htm.
a. Definitions should all relate to religious importance
b. Be sure to use reputable cites if you research other places
2. Generate a series of flashcards on quizlet.com or flashcardmachine.com
a. Create a free account
b. Make sure you indicate one each card what religion the term is associated with
c. Each flashcard include the term, definition, and a relevant picture
3. Print a copy of the flashcards for your own use
Essential Question #3
How did classical civilizations
expand regional interactions
and networks?
Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Hinduism
Buddhism
Bible
Torah
Koran (Quran)
Veda
Four Noble Truths
Jesus Christ
Kasher (or Kosher)
Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu
Siddhartha Gautama
Baptism
Hebrew
Muhammad
Five Pillars of Islam (List
names and what they are)
Guru
Buddha
Jerusalem
Bar Mitzvah
Mecca
Reincarnation
Zen
Holy Trinity
List two holy days and why
they are special
Synagogue
List two holy days and why
they are special
Allah
List two holy days and why
they are special
Karma
List two holy days and why
they are special
Dalai Lama
List two holy days and why
they are special
Pope
Rabbi
Mosque
Nirvana
Five Hindrances (list them)