Confucianism
Daoism
Hinduism
Buddhism
Compare/Contrast
100
Who is the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius or "Master Kung"
100
Who is the founder of Daoism
Lao Tzu
100
Who is the founder of Hinduism?
No founder! That makes Hinduism different from other religions.
100
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
Siddhartha or "Buddha"
100
How is Hinduism different than Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism? (Think of founders)
Hinduism does not have a founder!
200
The name of the important book that is a collection of the sayings of Confucius
The Analects
200
What is the name of the important book in Daoism?
N/A - There is not a special/holy book in Daoism!
200
What are the important books of Hinduism called?
The Vedas - 4 of them, like the 4 arms on some Hindu gods/goddesses
200
What is the name of the special or holy book in Buddhism?
N/A - There is not a special/holy book in Buddhism!
200
How are Confucianism and Daoism alike? (Think of beliefs)
They both want peace in the world
300
Confucianism is not a religion but a.....
way of thinking and living a good, peaceful life
300
Is Daoism a religion?
Yes!
300
Are Hindus monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic - they believe in many gods
300
What is the name of the process where a person sits and clears their mind
Meditation
300
How are Daoism and Buddhism alike? (Think of books)
They both do not have holy/special books
400
Name some main beliefs of Confucianism
Everyone should be kind to one another. Accept your place or role in society. Emperors must rule wisely. People must obey their emperor. Fathers must take care of their families. Families must respect their fathers.
400
Name some main beliefs of Daoism
People should live in peace with nature. People should live in peace with each other.
400
What is the process called where Hindus die and are reborn again into a new life?
Reincarnation
400
The goal of meditation is to reach ______________
Enlightenment - a state of pure goodness/happiness, free from wants and suffering
400
How are Confucianism and Hinduism alike? (Think of books)
Confucianism and Hinduism both have special/holy books - The Analects and The 4 Vedas
500
Be prepared to explain the meaning of a famous saying of Confucius
"Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves"
500
What is the symbol of Daoism and what does it represent?
Yin and Yang. It represents opposite forces in the world. When they are balanced, there is peace in the world. When they are unbalanced, there is evil in the world.
500
Describe some beliefs of Hinduism
Reincarnation - you will be reborn again into a new life. You can be reborn as a person, plant, animal or non-living object. Reincarnation continues until a person realizes that true happiness comes when they are one with Brahman - true happiness isn't on Earth but with Brahman. The ancient Hindu belief was that your caste level determined your job and who you could marry. Hindu women wear a Bindi as a symbol of devotion to their religion and/or their husband
500
What are some of the main beliefs of Buddhism?
The 4 Noble Truths - Suffering is a part of life; people suffer because they want so much; If you free yourself from wanting, you will not suffer; Free yourself from wants and suffering by following the Eightfold Path. The Eightfold Path - Right views, intentions, speech, action, livelihood, effort, mindfulness and concentration. BUDDHA IS NOT A GOD
500
How are Confucianism, Daoism, and Buddhism alike? (Think of gods)
None of them have a god in their religion or belief system. Only Hinduism has many gods that they worship!
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