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Culture & Religion
South & East Asia
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Group | A group of people that share common food, language, country of family origin, CULTURE. You can't change it. |
| Religious Group | A group of people that share a common BELIEF, god of worship. You can choose it/change it. |
| Buddhism | Religion started in India by Siddhartha. 4th largest religion in the world. |
| Buddhism beliefs | -4 noble truths teach that suffering is caused by greed and desire. -The ultimate goal is to reach Nirvana- a state of enlightenment where one can have happiness and peace. -To reach Nirvana you must follow the 8 fold path -reincarnation |
| Hindusim | Started in India by Aryan people. 3rd largest religion. No sacred text. |
| Hinduism beliefs | All living beings have souls. Karma determines fate.Reincarnation. Live by Caste System. |
| Islam | Started in Middle East by prophet Mohammed. 2nd largest religion in the world. Sacred text- Quran. |
| Islam beliefs | 5 pillars. Only one god-Allah. Pray 5 times/day. Give $ to poor. Hajj or trip to Mecca. Fast during Ramadan. Branches- sunni and shia. Disagree over who should be leader after Mohammed died. |
| Shintoism | Started in Japan. No rules for moral living and don’t worship a god. No sacred text. |
| Shintoism beliefs | Believe in cleanliness, purity and Kami which are divine spirits in nature. Worship kami in shrines. |
| Confucianism | Founded in China by Confucius. Sacred text- 4 Books & 5 classics. a philosophy, not a religion. Based on good deeds and morals. |
| Confucianism beliefs | Believe in 5 relationships: ruler and subject, father and son, husband and wife, older brother and younger brother, & friend and friend. Goal is to treat others the way you want to be treated, which is the golden rule. |
| Common Goals of Buddhism and Hinduism | To establish peace and harmony |
| Golden Rule | Treat others the way you want to be treated. (Confucianism belief) |
| Caste System | The dividing up of people based on their social status. |
| Reincarnation | When you die you come back to life as something else. |
| Polythemism | Belief in many gods. |
| Kami | Nature gods in the Shinto religion |
| 4 Noble truths | All life is suffering, The cause of suffering is greed and desire. This desire can be destroyed, by following the Eightfold Path. |
| Karma | Everything a person does has a good or bad consequence. |
| Nirvana | Ultimate state of peace; goal for buddhists |
| 5 Pillars | 5 rules Muslims must follow in their life. 1. only one god- Allah. 2. Pray 5 times/day. 3. Fast during Ramadan. 4. Give Money to the poor. 5. Hajj to Mecca |
| Philospohy | a set of beliefs about existence based on reason, NOT on the spiritual. (not a religion) (Confucianism) |
| Brahman | Hindus overall god; all gods come into one. |
| Vedas | Hindus sacred text |
| Shrine | Shintos place of worship |
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