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Compare the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
Ottoman Empire was Sunni, while the Safavid Empire was Shia, intensifying the Sunni-Shia division.
Compare Sufism and the Bhakti Movement.
Both emphasized a personal connection with the divine, but Sufism is Islamic and Bhakti is Hindu.
Compare Hinduism and Buddhism.
Both originated in India, but Hinduism is polytheistic and emphasizes the caste system, while Buddhism rejects it.
Compare the Aztec and Inca Empires' religious practices.
Both continued earlier religious traditions, including human sacrifice.
What is 'Moksha'?
Spiritual liberation in Hinduism.
What are the 'Four Noble Truths'?
Core teachings of Buddhism about suffering and its cessation.
What are the 'Five Pillars of Islam'?
The fundamental duties required of Muslims.
What is 'Filial Piety'?
Respect for elders and ancestors in Confucianism.
What is 'Indulgence'?
A pardon sold by the Catholic Church, criticized by Martin Luther.
What is 'Religious Syncretism'?
The blending of different religious beliefs and practices.
What is 'Sufism'?
Mystical Islamic tradition emphasizing personal experience with God.
What is the 'Bhakti Movement'?
Hindu devotional movement focused on personal love for a deity.
What is 'Sikhism'?
Monotheistic religion founded in the Punjab region of India.
What is the 'Guru Granth Sahib'?
The central religious scripture of Sikhism, considered the eternal guru.
Who was Martin Luther?
German monk who initiated the Protestant Reformation.
What was Martin Luther known for?
Publishing the Ninety-Five Theses and translating the Bible into German.
What was Henry IV known for?
One of the key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of European rulers during the Protestant Reformation?
Key players in the Protestant Reformation.
What was the role of Shahs in the Safavid Empire?
Claiming divine connection via Imams.
What was the role of the Sultan in the Ottoman Empire?
Claiming the title of Caliph.