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| Muhammad | 600s AD- Founder of Islam |
| Allah | The name given to the Muslim’s god. |
| Five Pillars | five acts of worship required of all Muslims |
| Qur’an | Islamic Bible |
| Requirements of the Five Pillars | saying “there is no god but God and Muhammad is his prophet,” praying 5 times a day, giving to the poor and needy, fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, traveling to Mecca at least once . |
| Polytheism | The belief in more than one god is called. |
| Caste System | The division of society based on a person’s birth, wealth, or occupation. |
| Karma | The effect that good or bad actions have on a person’s soul. |
| Reincarnation | Hindus believe in this process of rebirth after death. |
| Sanskrit | The most important language of Ancient India. |
| Vedas | The sacred text of Hindus that included hymns, poems, and writings. |
| Four Noble Truths | Buddha’s teachings were centralized around this. |
| Nirvana | A state of perfect peace. |
| Monotheism | The belief in only one god. |
| Siddhartha Gautama | Man who was dissatisfied with the teachings of Hinduism so he created his own religion. |
| Another name for Buddah | The Enlightened One |
| Eightfold Path | the middle way |
| In the Eightfold Path Buddah wanted his people | to be reasonable and not starve themselves or cause unnecessary pain while still overcoming their desire for material goods. |
| monks | Religious men who lived apart from society in isolated communities. |
| Dalia Lama | means "teacher whose wisdom is great as the ocean." |
| The Dalia Lama | This man has a very important job as a role model for Buddhists. |
