Question

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complete the timeline using the chart.
icons: menorah (judaism), om (hinduism), dharma wheel (buddhism), cross (christianity), crescent (islam)
judaism 2000 bce, 1000 bce, 600 bce, 0 ce (christianity), 600 ce
bce (before common/current era) ←, ce (common/current era) →
what is the difference between monotheistic and polytheistic?
mono means ____, so monotheistic is _________________________.
poly means ______________, so polytheistic is _________________.

Explanation:

To answer the question about the difference between monotheistic and polytheistic, we analyze the word roots:

• "Mono" is a prefix meaning "one". So, monotheistic refers to the belief in a single (one) god.
• "Poly" is a prefix meaning "many". So, polytheistic refers to the belief in many gods.

Answer:

Mono means one, so monotheistic is the belief in one god.
Poly means many, so polytheistic is the belief in many gods.