Hinduism
The cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in Hinduism.
reincarnation (samsara)
The founder of Buddhism (real name, not his nickname!)
Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha)
Confucianism was founded in this country
China
Daoism emphasizes these characteristics (name two).
Harmony, peace, nature, simplicity
Legalism believes people are naturally this, so they need strict control
selfish/bad/evil
Hindus believe this force determines your next life based on your actions.
karma
Buddhists follow these four core truths about suffering
Four Noble Truths
Confucius emphasized moral behavior and proper roles in these relationships
Five Relationships
Daoists believe in finding balance, often symbolized by this black-and-white symbol.
yin and yang
This emperor unified China using Legalist ideas
Shi Huangdi
This term refers to a person’s duties or responsibilities in life
dharma
The Eightfold Path leads to this state of perfect peace and enlightenment
nirvana
This key idea means respecting parents and ancestors
filial piety
Daoism teaches people to live in harmony with this natural force.
Dao (the Way)
Legalists believe rulers should use these two tools to maintain order
strict laws and harsh punishments
The ultimate spiritual goal of Hinduism—freedom from the cycle of rebirth.
moksha
Buddhists believe suffering is caused by this
desire or attachment
The belief that rulers gain authority by acting morally. They can lose power if they are acting immorally and harming the people.
Mandate of Heaven
Founder of Daoism
Lao Tzu / Laozi
Shi Huangdi, who used Legalism, built these two important major projects during the Qin Dynasty
Great Wall of China, terracotta army, roads, canals
One similarity & one difference between Hinduism & Buddhism
Similarities - reincarnation, karma, dharma, started in India
Differences - use of caste system, polytheistic vs no gods, Buddhism not popular in India & spreads to China
Provide one example that shows how Buddhists follow the Eightfold Path
- not harming living things
- not cursing/saying harmful things
- daily meditation
- acts of kindness & compassion (helping others)
- studies Buddha's teachings to better understand suffering
Name one of the Five Relationships. Provide an example of the relationship in practice.
This term refers to a "go with the flow" mentality. Daoists believe people should do this less—letting nature take its course
actionless action / wu wei
Shi Huangdi gained power after this time period in China
Warring States Period