Hinduism
What is Hinduism?
Hinduism is a very old religion in India. People who follow Hinduism believe in many gods and goddesses. They also believe in rebirth, doing good actions (karma), and reaching peace (moksha)
What is Buddhism?
Buddhism is a religion and way of life based on the teachings of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha.
Who is Confucius?
He was a Chinese teacher, also known as Kongfuzi, who founded Confucianism around 551–479 B.C.E.
What is reincarnation?
After a person dies, their soul is born again in a new body.
Who is Siddhartha Gautama?
He was born a prince in northern India, became the Buddha after seeking enlightenment.
What is the Mandate of Heaven?
If kings are governed poorly, meaning they lost support from heaven.
What is Sanskrit?
Sanskrit is an ancient language from India.
What are the Four Noble Truths?
Buddhism’s main teaching: suffering is caused by desire.
What is the civil service exam?
Confucian ethics became the basis for this important test used to select government officials in China.
What is Brahman?
Brahman is the one true, universal spirit or divine force in Hinduism. It is the source of everything and is present everywhere.
What is the Middle Way?
The path Siddhartha Gautama taught that avoids both extreme luxury and extreme self-denial.
What did Confucian's disciples do after Confucian is died.
His disciples compiled his teachings, and later scholars expanded on them to influence Chinese governance.
Who is Meera Bai?
Meera Bai was a famous woman poet and saint in India. he loved and wrote songs about the Hindu god Krishna.
Who is Emperor Ashoka?
This emperor helped spread Buddhism across South Asia in the 200s B.C.E. through support and missionary work
What is filial piety?
Emphasizes respect and obedience children must show to their parents.