Hinduism
Where did Hinduism begin?
India
What major event causes flooding in both India and China?
The Monsoon season
Where did Buddhism begin?
India
Where did Shintoism begin?
Japan
Where did Confucianism begin?
China
What year was Hinduism founded?
1500 BCE
How much longer is the Monsoon season in China when compared to India?
2 months longer.
India= 4 months
China= 6 months
Who was the founder of Buddhism? Full name
Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
Where do they worship?
Shinto Shrines
Who was the founder of Confucianism?
Confucius
What is the sacred text of Hinduism?
The Vedas (four)
There are many factors that create air pollution in both India and China. Name at least 2.
Automobile emissions (cars), industry (factories) coal usage, indoor/outdoor cooking.
Buddhist also believe in reincarnation and karma. What do they call it when you exit the cycle of life, death and reincarnation?
Nirvana
What are Kami?
Ancestor spirits found in nature that help you.
Why was the Philosophy of Confucianism first used by the Chinese Government in the times of Confucius?
The Government was having trouble keeping order in China. Warlords (gangs) were fighting each other.
Hindus believe in reincarnation after death. They also believe that this determines what your next life will be like.
Karma
There are many factors that cause water pollution in both India and China. Name at least 2.
Human and animal waste, raw sewage, factory waste, chemicals, fertilizers, human remains (bodies), etc.
What does the Eightfold Path or the Middle Way teach?
Not enough or too much of something is bad for you. There needs to be a balance in life.
Summarize the story of the Torii Gates. Tell me the story in your own words
Sun Goddess, Prankster bother, hid in cave, eclipse, old man, bird perch, roosters crowed, peek, sumo wrestler.
First Torii Gate
What were the 5 relationships Confucius focused on?
1. Ruler and subject
2. Parent and child
3. Husband and wife
4. Older sibling and younger sibling
5. Older friend and younger friend
Hindus believe that once you exit the cycle of life, death and reincarnation you go to be with the all creating spirit.
a. What is the exit of the cycle called?
b. Who is the all creating spirit?
a. Moksha
b. Brahman
What are the main effects of:
a. water pollution
b. air pollution
Name at least 2 for each.
a. water born diseases, cholera, dysentery, typhoid, diarrhea, death,
b. respiratory diseases, lung cancer, asthma, birth defects, etc.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
1. Life is full of suffering
2. Suffering is caused by desires/wants
3. To get rid of suffering, you must get rid of worldly desires
4. To get rid of desires, you must follow the Eightfold Path or the Middle Way.
What does Shintoism say about the Four Affirmations?
1. Tradition and Family
2. Love of Nature
3. Physical Cleanliness
4. Matsuri
1. Family is the way to preserve (keep) traditions alive.
2. You must love nature and being outdoors with Kami
3. You must maintain a clean lifestyle
4. You must worship Kami (your ancestors.)
What was Confucius' view on:
a. Education
b. Filial Pity
a. Education makes everyone equal and is a way to build character and virtues.
b. The need to take care of the elderly and show them respect.