Christianity
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Hinduism
Confucianism
Daoism
100
This empire controlled Jerusalem when Christianity was established. Eventually Christianity became its official religion and led to its spread.
What is the Roman Empire?
100
The region of the world where Judaism was first created.
The Middle East
100
The region of the world where Islam got its start.
What is the Middle East?
100
The country where Buddhism began.
What is India?
100
The country where Hinduism began.
What is India?
100
The country where Confucianism began.
What is China?
100
The country where Daoism began.
What is China?
200
This prophet is seen as the Son of God and was crucified by the Roman Empire
Who is Jesus?
200
This early figure is seen as the "Father" and led his followers out of Babylon to the Holy Land known as Canaan
Who is Abraham?
200
This prophet claimed he spoke directly to Allah, Allah's messages to him are written down in the Koran
Who is Muhammad?
200
This early figure of Buddhism sought understanding of the causes of suffering. He meditated under a Bodhi tree for 49 days, reached enlightenment, and became the Buddha.
Who is Siddhartha Guatama?
200
One's duty.
What is one's dharma?
200
This Chinese philosopher created the belief system known as Confucianism.
Who is Confucius?
200
Daoists strive to achieve harmony with this in an attempt to uncorrupt the world.
What is nature?
300
Christians and Jews both follow this as their ethical code.
What are the Ten Commandments?
300
This book contains the early stories and beliefs of Judaism.
What is the Torah?
300
This book is believed to be the direct word of Allah to Muhammad, containing his final revelations and teachings.
What is the Quran?
300
Two of these "truths" state that all of life is suffering, and to end your suffering you must give up your selfish desires.
What are the four noble truths?
300
By earning more karma throughout your life, you will be reincarnated into a higher one.
What is a caste?
300
An ethical code where society is based around superiors being good role models and inferiors being loyal. An example is a subject to ruler.
What are the Five Relationships?
300
The meaning of this symbol.
What is balance in the nature?
400
Paul of Tarsus was one of these, who helped spread the word of God after Jesus' death.
What is an apostle or disciple?
400
The original agreement made between Jews and God, because of this Jews claim Israel as their sacred holy land.
What is the Covenant?
400
The Five Pillars of Islam require that Muslims do five basic things. The same amount as the number of times they are supposed to do this in a day.
What is pray towards Mecca?
400
The Buddha taught that in order to give up selfish desires, you must follow this.
What is the eightfold path?
400
This early society is responsible for the early development of Hinduism, we don't know who specifically founded the religion though.
The Indus River Valley Civilization
400
Respecting your elders.
What is filial piety?
400
Lao Tzu's (the founder of Daoism) teachings and sayings are recorded in this book.
What is the Tao Te Ching?
500
Christians see Jesus' crucifixion as atonement for this.
Original Sin
500
The ancient and most holy name Jews give to God.
What is Yahweh?
500
When Muslims make their journey to Mecca, it is called this.
What is hajj? (Pilgrimage)
500
This sacred text is known as the "Three Baskets of Wisdom" and contains the teachings of Buddha.
What are the Tripitakas?
500
Along with the Mahabarata, this sacred text provides the beliefs and stories of the early Hindu religion.
What is the Rig Veda?
500
These sacred texts contain the teachings of Confucianism.
What are the Analects?
500
Wu Wei.
Effortless action.