Monotheism and Chinese Philosophies

Founders

100

This man was a Jewish shepherd whose teachings led to the world's largest religion

Jesus of Nazareth

150

This prophet developed the third major monotheistic religion in the 600s CE. 

Muhammad

200

This man believed in harsh laws and punishing bad behavior more than rewarding good behavior.

Han Fei

250

This man was an ancient Hebrew who made a "covenant" with God, making the Hebrews a "chosen people." 

Abraham

300

This man was another founder of Legalism, though he is not as famous as his co-founder. 

Shang Yang

Founding Texts

100

This text records the teachings of Laozi.

Dao De-jing

150

This name refers to the five 5 books in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) 

Torah

200

This set of books refers to the second half of the Bible (the first half being the Hebrew Bible, or another name). It records Jesus of Nazareth's teachings. 

New Testament

250

This set of writings is commonly mistaken for the name of its writer, which sounds very similar.

Han Feizi

300

This document recorded Confucius's teachings.

Analects

Main Beliefs

100

Confucianism believed social order could be restored with this system. 

Five Key Relationships

150

This term means "action without action" and is a main belief of Daoists.

wu wei

200

Ancient Hebrews made this with God, which was an agreement to recognize Him as the only deity. 

covenant

250

These are main beliefs of Islam, including donating to charity and completing the hajj to Mecca.

Five Pillars

300

This belief system called for "filial piety," which means you should respect your elders. 

Confucianism 

Time & Place

100

This belief system developed in the Roman Empire, and was targeted by law at the beginning

Christianity

150

This belief system began in Canaan, or the "promised land," near the Jordan River. Then, the community was enslaved in Egypt for a time. 

Judaism

200

Developed in the 500s BCE, this belief system began in the chaos of the Zhou Dynasty. 

Confucianism

250

This system was also developed during the Warring States Period, like Confucianism, but wasn't practiced until the 200s BCE, and only for 15 years. 

Legalism

300

This belief system was the 3rd and final monotheistic religion to develop during the 600s CE. 

Islam

Random Fun Facts!

100

The yin yang is associated with which philosophy? 

Daoism

150

Which dynasty practiced Legalism and survived for only 15 years? 

Qin Dynasty

200

According to tradition, this set of laws and rules were given to Moses and the Hebrews by God.

Ten Commandments

250

This man traveled the Roman Empire to promote Jesus of Nazareth's beliefs and teachings

Paul of Tarsus / Paul the Apostle

300

This term in Islam for unity also means "those who obey God's will." 

Umma