All Flashcards
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.
What caused the Protestant Reformation?
Corruption within the Catholic Church, leading to new Christian denominations.
What was the effect of the Sunni-Shia Split?
Political tensions between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the cause of the rise of Sikhism?
A blend of Islamic and Hindu elements.
What was the effect of the Protestant Reformation on Europe?
Led to the creation of Protestant churches and contributed to the rise of modern nation-states.
What caused the intensification of the Sunni-Shia split?
Political competition between the Ottoman and Safavid Empires.
What was the effect of the Mughal Empire's religious tolerance?
A unique blend of Islam and Hinduism.
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.