Chinese Religion
Who founded Confucianism?
Confucius
What religion featured ideas like Karma and Dharma?
Hinduism
What is the name we give to the collection of stories about the gods used by Greek and Roman Polytheism?
Mythology
Who were the key religious officials in Egyptian Polytheism? They also believed they were related to the gods.
Pharoahs
Who founded Buddhism? (His name, not "The Buddha.")
Siddhartha Gautama
What dynasty made Confucianism popular in China?
Han Dynasty
What religion was a reformed version of Hinduism? Hint: It was a philosophy.
Buddhism
What became the main religion of Rome after Constantine's reign?
Christianity
What was the name of the religious buildings used in Mesopotamia?
Ziggurat
Who was the legendary figure from the primarily religious text in Mesopotamia? (Hint, the book is called The Epic of __________)
Gilgamesh
What was the main philosophy in China before Confucianism? Used mainly by the Qin dynasty.
Legalism
What was the main Hindu religious text?
Vedas
What are the primary beliefs of Christianity? Name 3.
Sin, Forgiveness, Eternal Life, Jesus is the Messiah/Son of God
What are the names for the Jewish religious texts?
Tanakh(Hebrew Bible) and Torah (first five books of the Bible)
Who was the head of the Roman Pantheon of gods? (Hint, not the Greek one.)
Jupiter (Zeus for Greek)
What were some of the main beliefs of Confucianism? Name 3.
Golden Rule, Filial Piety, Respect, Order, Education, Civil Service Exams
What was the main Buddhist religious text?
Tripitaka
What were the main beliefs of Judaism?
10 Commandments, Individual Responsibility
What was the main Egyptian religious text?
The Book of the Dead
Who was the first major religious figure in Judaism?
Abraham
What was the main source of authority used by Chinese Emperors?
The Mandate of Heaven
What were the main religious beliefs for Buddhism?
4 Noble truths, Eightfold Path allows you to reach Nirvana
Which disciple became the first Patriarch of Rome (first Pope)?
Peter
What was the notable monotheistic faith in the middle east?
Judaism
Who founded Christianity?
Jesus