Western Religions
Followers of Islam are called...
Muslims
In Buddhism and Hinduism, the sum of your good and bad actions which determine what happens to you in the next life is called...
karma
A philosophy which supports the use of rewards and punishments, as people are viewed as generally evil
Legalism
What were the two main products exchanged on the Trans-Saharan Trade Route?
Salt and gold
Hinduism and Buddhism both originate from this modern country, though the latter spread to other parts of Asia
India
Judaism, Christianity, and Islam all originated in this REGION of the world
The Middle East
Both Buddhists and Hindus believe that, when you die, you come back in another life form based on your karma (good/bad deeds) and dharma (behavior). This is called...
Reincarnation
Confucianism
Indian Ocean Trade was highly dependent on seasonal winds, also known as...
Monsoons
This religion is a form of animism and polytheism - mainly found in Japan
Shintoism
In which country today would you find the highest proportion of Jewish people?
Israel
This system in Hinduism determined determined what occupations you could have based on what class you were born into in this life
Caste system
This philosophy is "go with the flow" - following the way of nature. Followers of this shares a similar respect toward nature, as those who practice Shintoism in Japan.
Daoism
Which city in the Malian Empire was known for its economic and educational value?
Timbuktu
The ultimate achievement in Buddhism, where you are released from the cycle of reincarnation. Similar to the concept of moksha in Hinduism.
Eastern Orthodox, Protestantism, and Catholicism are some of the branches of this religion
Christianity
Grab the wheel! Buddhists follow this set of practices to gain better karma and achieve nirvana. As stated in the Four Noble Truths, this is the answer to the problems of suffering in the world.
Eightfold Path/Dharma
Yin Yang
Muslim merchants from the Middle East brought Arabic to the East African City-States. Words combined from Arabic, Bantu, Hindi, and Persian became this language group...
Swahili
The two main branches of Islam are Shia and...
Sunni
The Ten Commandments and Five Pillars are similar in that they...
Establish rules of moral conduct/behavior
The founder of Buddhism who became the Buddha (The Enlightened One)
Siddhartha Gautama
What is filial piety AND which Chinese philosophy supports this concept?
Respect for parents/elders - Confucianism
Which of the Five Pillars of Faith was Mansa Musa fulfilling when he went on his journey to Mecca?
Hajj/pilgrimage
Holy cities of Islam include these two cities...
Mecca and Jerusalem