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I am taking a World Religion class as an elective in my 1st year of college, I thought I had an understanding of word associated with the various religions

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I am taking a World Religion class as an elective in my 1st year of college, I thought I had an understanding of word associated with the various religions. I need help in gaining a thorough understanding of the following terms but not so advanced that I do not retain the information. There are many popular definitions of the words that people feel they mean but I am having a difficult time comparing them to the dictionary meanings and tying them into the religion(does this make sense?) I am returning to college after 20 years, so I am struggling with this information.

Karma-
Reincarnation-
Yoga-
Guru-
Chakras

Also how do you think Christianity, a faith based on the teachings of the bible (one text) divided into so many denominations?

What two effects has organized religion had on society and can you provide some examples past/and or present world events? My instructor marked me off and I asked for feedback and did not receive any