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General Terms
Religions of Asia
Religions of Asia
Religions of Asia
Religions of the Middle East/Europe
100
Belief in only 1 god.
What is Monotheism?
100
The idea that after humans die, their souls are reborn into another body. Hindus believe that humans go through many rounds death and rebirth.
What is Reincarnation?
100
The goal of Buddhists- Ending reincarnation and stopping the cycle of death and rebirth
What is Nirvana?
100
Not a religion, but a way of living in the here and now. (Looking for general term)
What is a philosophy?
100
Holy book of Islam.
What is the Koran/Qu'ran?
200
Belief in more than 1 god.
What is Polytheism?
200
All of the good and bad deeds that one does during their lifetime. Those who do good deeds develop are reborn at a higher level in the next life. Those who do bad deeds are reborn at a lower level in the next life.
What is Karma?
200
Buddhist beliefs- the idea that all of life is full of suffering and that suffering is caused by our selfish desires.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
200
Major philosophy of China.
What is Confucianism?
200
Founders of Judaism.
Who are Abraham and Moses?
300
A long trade route that extended about 4,000 miles from China in the East to the Mediterranean Sea in the West. Connected the different classical civilizations (and later civilizations as well).
What is the Silk Road?
300
The social hierarchy of India in which people were born into a social class and remained in that class for the remainder of their lives. The four main classes were Brahmins (priests), Kshatriyas (warriors), Vaisyas (merchants and artisans), and Sudras (laborers). The lowest group included people who were known as Untouchables (they had the worst jobs).
What is the Caste System?
300
Buddhists they must work to end suffering and desire by following a code of behavior that requires them to resist evil, act in a kind manner, meditate, etc.
What is the Eightfold Path?
300
Founder of Confucianism.
Who is Confucius?
300
Founder of Islam.
Who is Muhammad?
400
The exchange of goods and ideas between societies through migration, trade, and warfare.
What is Cultural Diffusion?
400
The goal of Hindus- Ending reincarnation and stopping the cycle of death and rebirth.
What is Moksha?
400
Sacred text of Buddhism.
What is the Tripitaka?
400
The idea that every single person has specific roles and obligations that must be followed in order to keep order and stability (calmness) in society. For example, subjects must obey their ruler, wives must obey their husbands, and children must obey their parents
What are the 5 Relationships of Confucianism?
400
God of Islam.
What is Allah?
500
Trade without using money.
What is Barter Economy?
500
Siddhartha Gautama, became known as the "Enlightened One".
Who is the founder of Buddhism?
500
Sacred texts of Hinduism.
What are the Vedas and Bhagivad Gita?
500
The idea that people must honor and respect the elders of their family (i.e.- children must be loyal and obedient to their parents).
What is filial piety?
500
God of Judaism.
What is Yaweh?