Non-western And Islamic Worlds

Question 1

What does Buddhism believe in?

Answer 1

Buddhism has NO gods

It is based on Four Noble Truths

Question 2

What does Hinduism believe in?

Answer 2

It possesses a type of henotheistic (many gods, but one main god) trinity - has thousands of other deities

Question 3

Chinese ideologies

Answer 3

1. Confucianism
2. Taoism
3. Mencius
4. Legalism

Question 4

Confucianism

Answer 4

May be described as “Rational Humanism”

Question 5

Taoism (aka Daoism)

Answer 5

May be described as “Intuitive Mysticism”

Question 6

Mencius

Answer 6

New dimensions to Confucian thought (human nature & government)

Question 7

Legalism

Answer 7

Embraces a pragmatic approach ( practical as opposed to idealistic)

Question 8

What is Islam like?

Answer 8

Islam is not a united entity

Question 9

What are the key texts that guide the Muslim community?

Answer 9

Hadith, Sunnah, & Shariah

Question 10

When did the traditions of the Hadith, Sunnah, and shariah emerge to guide the community?

Answer 10

Since the death of Muhammad

Question 11

What is Hadith ?

Answer 11

Report(s)

Question 12

What is Sunnah?

Answer 12

Established custom

Question 13

What is Shariah?

Answer 13

Ideal Islamic law

Question 14

What caused the split in Islam?

Answer 14

Disagreement over Muhammad’s successor

Question 15

What principle did Sunnis uphold regarding leadership?

Answer 15

The caliph (leader) owed hrs position to the consent of the Islamic community

Question 16

Who do Shiah (Shiites) Muslims believe should lead?

Answer 16

Only Muhammad’S descendants (kinsmen)

Question 17

What is the Kabba?

Answer 17

A shrine in Mecca

Question 18

What is the Hegira (Hijra) in Islamic history?

Answer 18

The Hegira (Hijra) refers to the “migration” of Muhammad, which becomes the starting year for the Muslim calendar

Question 19

What does the term “Quran” mean?

Answer 19

Quran means “recite” and refers to the reciting of the revelations to Muhammad

Question 20

How do Muslims view the Quran?

Answer 20

Muslims view it as the final revelation from God

Question 21

What is a specific belief about marriage in Islam? (It can vary depending on the social/legal climate)

Answer 21

Males can marry up to 4 wives (polygamy)

Question 22

What is a Muslim view of Jesus Christ?

Answer 22

Muslims believe that Jesus did not die in the cross and was protected from crucifixion.