This empire controlled Jerusalem when Christianity was established. Eventually Christianity became its official religion and led to its spread.
What is the Roman Empire?
The region of the world where Judaism was first created.
The Middle East
The region of the world where Islam got its start.
What is the Middle East?
The country where Buddhism began.
The country where Hinduism began.
What is India?
The country where Confucianism began.
What is China?
The country where Daoism began.
What is China?
This prophet is seen as the Son of God and was crucified by the Roman Empire
Who is Jesus?
This early figure is seen as the "Father" and led his followers out of Babylon to the Holy Land known as Canaan
Who is Abraham?
This prophet claimed he spoke directly to Allah, Allah's messages to him are written down in the Koran
Who is Muhammad?
This early figure of Buddhism sought understanding of the causes of suffering. He meditated under a Bodhi tree for 49 days, reached enlightenment, and became the Buddha.
One's duty.
What is one's dharma?
This Chinese philosopher created the belief system known as Confucianism.
Who is Confucius?
What is nature?
Christians and Jews both follow this as their ethical code.
What are the Ten Commandments?
This book contains the early stories and beliefs of Judaism.
This book is believed to be the direct word of Allah to Muhammad, containing his final revelations and teachings.
What is the Quran?
Two of these "truths" state that all of life is suffering, and to end your suffering you must give up your selfish desires.
What are the four noble truths?
By earning more karma throughout your life, you will be reincarnated into a higher one.
An ethical code where society is based around superiors being good role models and inferiors being loyal. An example is a subject to ruler.
What are the Five Relationships?
The meaning of this symbol.
What is balance in the nature?
Paul of Tarsus was one of these, who helped spread the word of God after Jesus' death.
What is an apostle or disciple?
The original agreement made between Jews and God, because of this Jews claim Israel as their sacred holy land.
What is the Covenant?
The Five Pillars of Islam require that Muslims do five basic things. The same amount as the number of times they are supposed to do this in a day.
What is pray towards Mecca?
The Buddha taught that in order to give up selfish desires, you must follow this.
What is the eightfold path?
This early society is responsible for the early development of Hinduism, we don't know who specifically founded the religion though.
The Indus River Valley Civilization
Respecting your elders.
Lao Tzu's (the founder of Daoism) teachings and sayings are recorded in this book.
What is the Tao Te Ching?
Christians see Jesus' crucifixion as atonement for this.
Original Sin
The ancient and most holy name Jews give to God.
What is Yahweh?
When Muslims make their journey to Mecca, it is called this.
What is hajj? (Pilgrimage)
This sacred text is known as the "Three Baskets of Wisdom" and contains the teachings of Buddha.
What are the Tripitakas?
Along with the Mahabarata, this sacred text provides the beliefs and stories of the early Hindu religion.
What is the Rig Veda?
These sacred texts contain the teachings of Confucianism.
What are the Analects?
Wu Wei.
Effortless action.