hinduism
Where did this originate from?
Indiaaa
Where did this originate from?
Indiaaaa
Is it polytheistic or monotheistic?
Monotheistic
Where was it developed?
Judea(now israel)
What was the holy text?
The Qu'ran
What was the caste system and the different roles?
Karma decides what caste you are born into for life, and it is extremely rigid. Brahmins at the top, untouchables at the bottom
Who created Buddhism?
Siddartha Gautama/Buddha
Who founded this religion?
Abraham (made a covenant(promise) to Yahweh(God))
Who was the messiah(savior sent by god)?
Jesus - son of god
Who was the founder?
What is karma and what does it influence?
It is the effect of the good things you do and it influences the caste you are born into.
What are the major beliefs?
Four Noble truths, 8fold path, Nirvana(moksha), reincarnation
Who is Moses and what did he do?
Led the Hebrews out of Eygpt (the Exodus), received the 10 commandments from God(code of law)
What are some teachings taught?
Mercy and sympathy for the poor and helpless
Where was it founded?
Arabian Peninsula(Mecca)
What is moksha?
A state of perfect understanding, liberated of desires and suffering.
What are some major practices?
No caste system, meditations, elimination of worldly and selfish desires, practices non-violence
What was the Diaspora?
The scattering of the people/romans expelled jews from palestine
What is the bible made of?
The New and Old testaments, made of the original text and jesus's teachings
What were the 5 pillars?
Monotheism, charity, prayer 5 times a day, Ramadan, haaj
What is reincarnation based on?
Karma and repeats until moksha
Where did this spread and how?
India --> SE Asia via SR -->China --> Japan and Korea
What was their holy bible?
The Torah
Who were the disciples?
12 apostles
Who were the 2 groups of Islam?
Sunni (wanted caliphs to be chosen by muslim leaders) and Shi'ites(Shia) (wanted caliphs to be descendants of Muhammad)