CH 1. Content Quiz Flashcards
hinduism
based on many beliefs, practices, rituals, & philosophies in India. The oldest, largest, most prominent religion in India, has no founder. Didnt seek converts,
what religion are upanishads associated with?
hinduism
buddhism
created by Siddhartha Guatama (prince, suffering, enlightenment). goal is to reach enlightenment. rejected many gods in hinduism & caste system
what are the 2 main types of buddhism
theravada (rigorous) and mahayana (more accesible)
confucianism
a chinese philosophy created by Confucius that emphasizes the moral example of superiors as the key element of social order
where did confucianism become popular?
korea, vietnam, japan, & more in east asia
daoism
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)
judaism
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?)
christianity
a peasant/artisan wisdom teacher & Jewish mystic, his life, teachings, death, and resurrection led to christianity, (israel)
islam
created by Muhammad Ibn Abdullah, whose religous prevelations became the Quran, bringing a monotheistic religion to Arabia.
why did islam become a thing
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.
what is sunni/shia + what relig are the associated with
shia= defenders of the oppressed
sunni= advocates for order
Islam. Muhammad brought war + different muslims