Asia Quiz Flashcards
China
Beijing
Japan
Tokyo
North Korea
Pyongyang
South Korea
Seoul
Cambodia
Phnom Penh
Indonesia
Jakarta
Pakistan
Islamabad
Malaysia
Kuala Lumpar
Philippines
Manila
Thailand
Bangkok
Vietnam
Hanoi
India
New Dehli
Himalayan Mountains
along norther India and Nepal
Indian Ocean
southeast of India
Pacific Ocean
east of China
Hinduism
(founded by a mixture of cultures)
Fulfill your duty (dharma), practice good karma and you will be rewarded in your next life until you reach moksha (union with Brahman)
Brahman
creator of the universe, universal world soul, supreme power
Vedas
a collection of sacred Hindu texts, including verses, hymns, prayers, and teachings
Caste System
a social hierarchy in which you are born into
Atman
individual soul
Dharma
fulfilling one’s duty in life
Karma
all of the good and evil from past lives; do good things and good things will come your way
Samsara
continuous cycle of birth, death, and rebirth; reincarnation
Moksha
end of the death and rebirth cycle; release from samsara into union with God
Why are many Hindu vegetarians?
They believe that animals should live their natural lives and should not be killed for food
Buddhism
(founded by Siddhartha) we suffer because we desire things, stop wanting more and follow the Middle Way to enlightenment
Enlightment
Siddhartha told other people of his enlightenment about seeking balance in their lives
Nirvana
In Buddhism, when a person escapes the cycle of death and rebirth to reach a state of peace and happiness
According to Buddhism, how can humans end all suffering?
overcome and control your selfish desires
In Buddhism, how can people overcome their desires?
through the Eightfold Path of Buddhism
What does Buddhism teach its followers to seek?
the Middle Way
Confucianism
(founded by Confucius or Kongfuzi) respect for family, hard work and education
According to Confucius, when does society work well?
When all people acted properly based upon their roles and relationships with others
Five basic relationships according to Confucius
Friend and friend Older sibling and younger sibling Husband and wife Ruler and Subject Father and son
According to Confucianism, how should people in authority treat others?
They must set a good example for the people below them
Confucius wanted government jobs to be filled based on….
ability, to prove this people were expected to know the Chinese classics in detail and would take exams to test their knowledge
Daoism
(founded by Laozi or Lao Tzu) keep your life simple, live in harmony with nature; if you look at life and think about things in the right way, you’ll be much happier
The Tao or Dao
“the Way” to happiness; encourages people to live calmly and peacefully
Yin and Yang
opposites fit together and depend on each other for harmony
Wu Wei
Living in harmony and letting things take their natural course with interference
According to Taoism, what does unhappiness come from?
Intervening in life’s events causes conflict and destruction
