exam1-ch.8,13 Flashcards
The teachings of Confucius are based on certain central themes. One of these is translated as “propriety” or “rites” also known as
li
in confucian ideals, what is the difference between the principal of li and the principle of ren
Li is the outward expression of the superior individual toward others in society while ren is the inward expression of confucian ideals
in chinese thought, the chinese sage second only to confucius in his latter-day disciple
Mencius
confucius’ actual career was that of an
teacher
confuciuos taught that society was best served when people acted toward each other with shy, or
reciprocity
Baha’i began as a sect of
Shi’ite islam
the 12 imams who were descendants of Ali were often referred to as
gates
who was Bab-ud-Din
a shi’ite muslim who declared he was the promised twelfth imam
how did imprisonment in Acre affect the work of Baha’u’llah
he sent out missionaries, received guests, and wrote letters and books
before the bab was executed in 1850, what did he predict
that he had prepared the way for the one who was to found a universal religion
which statement is the basis for most of the teachings and practices of Baha’i
there is oneness of the entire human race
according to Baha’i teachings, what should be used to adjudicate disputes among nations
a world tribunal
one of the key teachings of Baha’i regarding men and women is that there is what between the two
equality
what do the teachings of Baha’i say about the role of work
a good society is one in which everyone works at some task, there are no idlers
what does Baha’i teach about heaven and hell
heaven and hell are not place but conditions of the soul
the entire life of a Baha’i is to be spent in
prayer
how many obligatory daily prayers we’re established by Baha’u’llah
three
where is the world center of Baha’i located
mount carmel, Haifa, Isreal
what is done in order to achieve 365 days in the Baha’i calendar
four days are added after the last month of the year, with five days added in a leap year
the Baha’i day begins at
sunset
the feast of Ridvan commemorates this mans declaration that he was the promised one
Baha’u’llah
in the land of its birth, Baha’is are considered
heretics
persecution against Baha’is in Iran became especially harsh when the Baha’i religion was officially outlawed after the
islamic revolution of 1979
despite persecution and relatives small numbers, the Baha’i religion is growing, why?
like christianity, and islam the Baha’i faith is a missionary religion, spreading its beliefs around the world
where are the largest numbers of Baha’i adherents located?
africa and aisa
what was the relationship between Bad-ud-din and baha’u’llah
Bad’u’din was baha’u’llah’s teachers and spiritual mentor
how did the death of Shoghi Effendi affect the overall leadership of the Baha’i faith
Baha’i was governed by a body elected from Baha’is all over the world
much of the Qur’an is considered by the Baha’i to be
allegorical
what is the pivotal principle and fundamental doctrine of Baha’i
a oneness exists within the entire human race
What is the connection between the living and the dead in Baha’i teachings
there is unity between the living and the dead
where are Baha’i worship services held
they are held in the homes of members or in other buildings; there are often no special houses of worship
why is the number 9 symbolic for Baha’i
nine is the largest unit number and thus represents the worldwide units that Baha’i seeks to develop
A Baha’i couple wants to divorce because of incompatibility, what must they do?
they must wait one year and try to re-establish their relationship. If this does not happen, a divorce may be granted
what is the role of fasting in Baha’i practice?
fasting is a symbol or reminder that just as a person abstains from physical appetites he is to abstain from self-appetites
Where are Baha’i missionaries especially active in spreading the word
among central and south american indigenous populations
