God(s)
Does Buddhism have a god?
No, they follow teachings of the buddha
What are the important people in buddhism?
siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
What was buddhism's date of origin and where?
India
500 BCE
what are Buddhism's main beliefs / ideas?
• Buddha taught that suffering exists in the world, but humans can overcome it by becoming enlightened • Nirvana is the ultimate state of enlightenment • Believe in reincarnation
Do Buddhist believe in reincarnation
yes they do.
Does hinduism have a god?
yes, there are two Shiva and Vishnu
What are important people in hinduism?
none
What is Hinduisms date of origin and when?
India
1500 BCE
what are Hinduisms main beliefs / ideas?
• Follow a social and class order called the caste system
• Believe in reincarnation
• Person’s karma can determine his position in the next life
• Goal is to achieve moksha
did hinduism get discriminated against?
religious persecution and systematic violence
Does confucianism have a god?
No, they follow confucius teachings
What are shintoisms important people?
they have none
What is shintoisms date of origin?
Japan
date unknown
what are Shintoism's main beliefs / ideas?
• Believe that everything in nature contains kami, the spirit of ancestors
• Build shrines to worship ancestors believed to have become kami
• Respect and honor all life and nature
• Believe cleanliness is more important than moral purity
• Many Shintoists also follow a religion with a moral code like Buddhism or Christianity
Is Shintoism is a polytheistic culture?
yes they are...
Does shintoism have a god?
No, follow daily rituals to connect with nature & ancestors
What are important people in confucianism?
confucius (chinese philosopher)
what is Confucius's origin and date?
China
date unknown
what are Confucianism's main beliefs / ideas?
• Confucius described morals that each person should follow & believed that following these rules would help bring peace to China
• Teaches that each person has a place in society
• Golden Rule
Is Confucius a person
yes he is
What do Buddhism people do since they don't have a god?
Follow teachings from the buddha
What is one of Confucianism's main beliefs?
Confucius described morals that each person should follow & believed that following these rules would help bring peace to China
shintoism has a date when it all started
false
Confuciusm has a date it was created
false
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