CH 1. Content Quiz Flashcards

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hinduism

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based on many beliefs, practices, rituals, & philosophies in India. The oldest, largest, most prominent religion in India, has no founder. Didnt seek converts,

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what religion are upanishads associated with?

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hinduism

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buddhism

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created by Siddhartha Guatama (prince, suffering, enlightenment). goal is to reach enlightenment. rejected many gods in hinduism & caste system

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what are the 2 main types of buddhism

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theravada (rigorous) and mahayana (more accesible)

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confucianism

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a chinese philosophy created by Confucius that emphasizes the moral example of superiors as the key element of social order

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where did confucianism become popular?

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korea, vietnam, japan, & more in east asia

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daoism

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advocates a simple, unpretentious way of living & alignment with the natural world, founded by Laozi. (confucius roams w/society, Lazoi wonders beyond) complemtary to confucianism (chinese, came from confucianism)

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judaism

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monotheistic religion developed in the middle east by hebrews, emphasizing a sole person god (yaweh) with concerns for social justice. 1 of Abrahamic Faiths (israel?)

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christianity

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a peasant/artisan wisdom teacher & Jewish mystic, his life, teachings, death, and resurrection led to christianity, (israel)

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islam

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created by Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, whose religous prevelations became the Quran, bringing a monotheistic religion to Arabia.

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why did islam become a thing

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in Mecca, Muhammad went to meditate in the mountains, where Allah told him he was the Arabic messenger. also threatened & got an army + arabia was under islam.

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what is sunni/shia + what relig are the associated with

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shia= defenders of the oppressed
sunni= advocates for order
Islam. Muhammad brought war + different muslims

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