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Social studies
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Hinduism | Founded by: no particular person Believed in: karma, dharma, and reincarnation Goal: reach moksha |
| Buddhism | Founded by: Siddhartha Gautama Believed in: 4 noble truths, eightfold path Goal: reach nirvana |
| Confuciansim | Founded by: Confucius Believed in: focusing on order, respect, moral behavior, filial piety Goal: none specifically |
| Daoism | Founded by: Laozi Believed in: harmony with nature, the Dao, rejected strict rules and punishment (legalism) |
| Similarities between all four beleif systems | They all teach moral behavior and balance in life |
| Differences | Hinduism uses caste system, Buddhism rejects it Confucianism uses legalism, Daoism rejects it |
| Oracle bones | Animal bones used to predict the future in ancient China. |
| Vedas | Sacred Hindu writings |
| Dharma | Moral duties in Hinduism |
| Middle path | Lifestyle between rich and poor, to maintain a balance |
| Nirvana | Perfect peace and freedom from suffering, the goal in Buddhism. |
| Four noble truths | Core Buddhist beliefs about suffering and its cause |
| Eightfold path | Buddhist guide to right actions and mindfulness |
| Dynastic cycle | Rise and fall of ruling families in China |
| Confucius | Chinese philosopher who taught respect (filial piety) and moral order, founder of Confucianism |
| Analects | Book of Confucius's teachings |
| Filial Piety | Respect for parents and elders |
| Laozi | Founder of Daoism |
| Legalism | Believes all humans are naturally evil and need strict laws and harsh punishments to keep everyone in order |
| Shi Huangdi | First emperor of China, founder or Qin dynasty |
| Silk Roads | Trade routes connecting China to the west |
| Civil service | Government jobs earned by passing exams |
| Five relationships | Confucian guide to social order. |
| Karma | The idea that actions will affect future lives |
| Caste system | Hindu social hierarchy |
| Golden age | period of social and cultural advancement |
| Reincarnation | Rebirth after death in a new life |