ISLAM
What is Islam?
Islam means the submission to the Will of Allah.
True or False: Hindus are polytheistic.
True
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha Gautama
What is the rare mythical creature that appeared while Confucius' mother was giving birth?
A unicorn
State the two stories/accounts about Lao Tzu.
He was said to have spent 62 years in his mother's womb before being delivered
He was said to be a record keeper in Zhou Dynasty however, due to extreme corruption and injustices, Lao Tzu decided to leave and went to the western border. On the border, a guard keeps him from entering unless he writes a book of his teachings. After writing this, Lao Tzu is said to have crossed the border and disappeared from history.
Where is the word Islam derived from?
SALAAM (peace)
True or False: Brahmans/Brahmins are on top of the Hindu Caste System.
True
It is described as a holy life/practice through extreme starvation or denial of physiological needs.
Asceticism
Known as the collection of Confucius' teachings and stories.
What is Tao Te Ching?
Compilation of Lao Tzu's teachings and stories.
What is “May Peace be unto you” in Arabic?
As-salaamu Alaikum
What is Karma?
One’s actions determine the course of one’s life cycle & rebirth
Enumerate the Four Noble Truths.
There is Suffering
Cause of Suffering
End of Suffering
Path to end Suffering
Enumerate the 5 virtues in Confucianism.
Ren - humanity
Yi - righteousness
Li - propriety
Zhi - wisdom
Xin - trustworthiness
True or False: In Legalism, they believe that people were innately good and forgiving.
False
What are the 5 Pillars of Islam?
Shahadah (Creed)
Salat (Prayer)
Sawm (Fasting)
Zakat (Alms giving)
Hajj (Pilgrimage)
It is known as the end of the death and rebirth cycle/karmic cycle. What is it?
Moksha
Provide 3 examples of the Noble Eightfold Path.
Right belief
Right resolve
Right speech
Right behavior
Right occupation
Right effort
Right contemplation
Right meditation
What is Filial Piety?
It is believed that individual moral conduct and societal peace are founded on obedience to one's parents and senior family members/ancestors.
True or False: There are 3 parts to Legalism
False
fa (law)
shi (legitimacy)
shu (arts of the ruler)
Muslims request forgiveness for sins and try to cleanse themselves during this special or holy event. What is it?
Ramadan
In Hinduism and Vedas, this god is depicted as the universal soul. Who is it?
Brahman
What is Nirvana?
It is the state of perfect spiritual independence.
What is the main focus/concern of Confucianism?
Bringing order to society through good conduct or personal virtue and respect toward one another.
Choose between Taoism and Legalism, then give a real-life example/situation that best describes it.
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