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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| In which region of the world is Israel? | Southwest Asia / Middle East (on the eastern coast of the Mediterranean Sea) |
| What two major world religions began in that area? | Judaism and Christianity |
| What is reincarnation? | The belief that the soul is reborn into a new body after death. |
| 4. What effect did the expansion of Islam have on the Middle East? | Monotheism (one God) Ethical rules Prophets Origin story of Abraham (all are Abrahamic religions) |
| What are the major beliefs of Buddhism? | Four Noble Truths Eightfold Path Reincarnation Nirvana – escape from suffering Rejecting desire to end suffering |
| Who created Buddhism (his name before becoming the Buddha)? | Siddhartha Gautama |
| Which religion includes the gods Vishnu, Shiva, and Ganesha? | Hinduism |
| 9. The symbol of Daoism is the Yin-Yang. What does it symbolize? | Balance of opposite forces in nature |
| What is the caste system (in order)? | From highest to lowest: Brahmins – priests Kshatriyas – warriors and rulers Vaishyas – merchants, farmers Sudras – laborers Untouchables / Dalits – outside the system |
| 1. What key event in human history began the caste system? | The Aryan migration/invasion into India (c. 1500 BCE) and the social divisions they created. |
| Which belief system was created based on the rejection of the caste system? | Buddhism |
| What is the world’s largest religion? | Christianity |
| Confucianism includes filial piety and the Five Relationships. What are these ideas? | Filial piety: Respect and obedience toward parents and elders Five Relationships: Ruler → Subject Father → Son Husband → Wife Older Brother → Younger Brother Friend ↔ Friend (equal) |
| According to Confucius, following one’s duties and responsibilities helps keep society | Ordered |
| What items identify a Sikh person as Sikh? (The 5 Ks) | Kesh – uncut hair Kanga – wooden comb Kara – steel bracelet Kachera – cotton undergarments Kirpan – ceremonial sword |
| What do the Epic of Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, and the Mahabharata have in common? | They are all epic poems that reflect cultural values and heroic journeys. |
| Who created the Four Noble Truths, and what do they help one accomplish? | Created by Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) They help a person understand suffering and achieve Nirvana. |
| Hinduism | No single founder- began in India |
| Judaism | Abraham- Middle East. |
| Christianity | Jesus - Middle East |
| Islam | Muhamma- Mecca |
| Sikhism | Guru Nanak- India |
| Buddhism | Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha); India. |
| Confucianism | Confucius- China. |
| Legalism | Han Feizi- China. |
| Taoism | Laozi, China. |
| Reincarnation, karma, dharma many gods, | Hinduism |
| One God, Ten Commandments, covenant with God. | Judaism |
| One God, Jesus is the Son of God, love, forgiveness, salvation | Christianity |
| One God (Allah), Five Pillars, following God’s laws. | Islam |
| One God, equality of all people, honesty, service, and rejecting the caste system. | Sikhism |
| End suffering by ending desire, Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path, reincarnation. | Buddhism |
| People should behave well, respect their elders, and follow the Five Relationships. Education and family are very important. | Confucianism |
| People need strict laws and harsh punishments to keep order. Strong rulers are necessary. | Legalism |
| Nature- follow the Dao (“the Way”); simplicity, balance, and yin-yang. | Taoism |
| Hinduism | Vedas |
| Judaism | Torah. |
| Christianity | Bible. |
| Islam | Quran |
| Sikhism | Guru Granth Sahib |
| Buddhism | Tripitaka. |
| Confucianism | The Analects |
| Legalism | Han Feizi |
| Taoism | Tao Te Ching. |
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