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Human GEO Take Home Exam Pt. 1

Horizontales
The holy book of Islam. Muslims believe that it is the eternal word of Allah which means that everything inside of it is directly from God. It was delivered to the world by the prophet Mohammad.
This group of Muslims make up about 80% - 85% and is the majority of Islamic followers. They accept the first 4 Caliphs including Ali as the rightly guided rulers. They believe Abu Baker was the first Caliph. They are more flexible than their Shiite counterparts.
An ethnic religion born out of the middle east with two branches that developed in Europe in the middle ages, Sephardism, and Ashkenazim.
The belief that life exists within all objects. A type of tribal/traditional religion.
The enlightened teacher who lived some time between the 4th & 6th century and whose name is associated with one of the universalizing religions with South Asian origins.
People can join this type of religion by making a symbolic commitment (for example, baptism). Missionary work is an important tenant of this type of religion. Examples include: Christianity, Islam, Buddhism.
Often referred to as "Islamic Law" this code of ethic dictates tradition and behaviors. It outlines what is acceptable and what is unacceptable within the eyes of God by drawing largely from the Quran
The idea that people are reborn into new lives depending on the karmic balance in the previous one. In most religions this cycle stops when a person reaches enlightenment.
A combination of Hinduism and Islam that is common in India.
Verticales
The practice of mystic Islam
The belief in the need to create an autonomous Jewish state known as Israel.
A revolt against authority and early Hinduism. It rejected the caste system and offered a modified version of karma.
This is the world's oldest major religion. It's an Ethnic religion with South Asian origins. Its followers believe in karma and reincarnation.
Religions that fall into the category have members that are born into them or can be adopted through a series of complex steps. Exapmles include Judaism, Hinduism, and Tribal/Traditional Religions
The holy book for Christians. It contains both the old testament and the new testament.
One of the five pillars of Islam. This pillar represents the belief that all able bodied persons should travel to Mecca at least once in their life time.
This group of Muslims make up the minority (10% - 15%) and believe Ali is the true successor to the prophet Muhammad. Their religious leaders are known as "Ayatollahs" and they are notoriously more strict than their Sunni counter parts.
The holy scripture for the Jewish people. The Torah is often referred to as "The Old Testament" by Christians. It is traditionally written in Hebrew.
The belief that good deed carry favor and bad deeds work as demerits towards a persons very being. It is a belief in both Hinduism and Buddhism.