Religious Origins
Hinduism began on this continent
What is India?
In this world religion, a person belongs to the religion of his mother, known as matrilineal descent
What is Judaism?
Societies that recognize multiple gods are said to be this
What is Polytheistic?
This nomadic group was led by the Khans
This religious symbol represents overindulgence and how one should not live his life
What is Buddha?
Buddhism was founded by this person
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
The 4 Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path are beliefs of this world religion
What is Buddhism?
What is Nontheistic?
This institution had the most power throughout the Middle Ages
What is the Catholic Church?
This ancient Chinese system of testing was designed to select the most educated people as government officials
What is the Civil Service Exam?
This person founded Judaism
Who is Abraham?
This religion believes in nirvana in the afterlife
What is Buddhism?
Societies that believe in a single god are known as this
What is Monotheistic?
The Dark Ages were experienced in this geographic area
What is Western Europe?
Declaration of Faith, Charity, Prayer 5 Times Daily, Pilgrimage to Mecca, and Fasting During Ramadan are known as this in Islam
What are The Five Pillars?
Christianity began in this region of the world
What is the Middle East?
This religion believes their gods exist in many different forms
What is Hinduism?
The belief that your "being returns" once your life is over is known as this
What is Reincarnation?
This ancient Chinese political philosophy holds that heaven bestows permission on a just ruler to make decisions for the people
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
These two regions made the Byzantine Empire
What are the Roman Catholic Church and the Eastern Orthodox Church?
Islam originated in this location
The Hindu Trinity includes these 3 deities
What are Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva?
This ancient Chinese concept is derived from Confucianism and holds that people should respect their elders
What is Filial Piety?
This theocratic empire, run by its religious leaders, was the most advanced culture of the era
What is the Islamic Empire?
This term was used to describe peace after conquest and the promise of protection by the Mongols
What is Pax Mongalica?