Judaism
Judaisms core traits
Monotheism
Who were the first Jews?
Christian
What were Muhammads followers known as?
Muslims (those who submit to god)
third largest religion
Hinduism
Confucius believed that building a better, more harmonious society would do what?
Bring humans closer to heaven
Jewish religious leaders were called..
Rabbis
What does the christan bible say?
That jesus healed the sick and performed other miracles
What’s muslims holy book?
Qur’an
What is a collection of sacred literature that contain verse, hymns and prayers
Vedas
Despite this emphasis on social categories Confucius urged what?
Respect for all people, regardless of social class
What caused the Jewish diaspora
Romans conquered Judah and exiled more people
What does messiah mean?
“Anointed one” chosen by god to save humankind
What Islamic law is based on qur’an and sunnah that provides guidance on all aspects of life
Shari’ah
Dharma can include what?
Forgiveness, self-restraint, purit, knowing the difference between right and wrong
After Confucius death, his disciples collected his teachings in a book called what
The Analects
Judaism stresses the importance of what?
Equality and justice
What is the most widely practiced religion in the world
Christianity
Hindu ideas and practices such as
Yoga
What values were deeply woven into Chinese society?
Respect for elders, proper behavior, and love of scholarship
what helped spread Judaism?
After Judah & Jerusalem was conquered by Babylon many Judah people were exiled