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South and East Asia Religions Flashcards

1
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What is an Ethnic Group?

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A group of people who share a common culture and have a similar language.

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What is a Religious Group?

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A group of people who share a common belief in a religious claim

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Buddhism- Country of origin?

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India

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Buddhism- Important People?

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Siddharth Gautama/Buddha

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Buddhism- Sacred Text(s)?

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Triptaka

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Buddhism- Basic Beliefs?

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-4 noble truths
-Nirvana (no suffering, no desire, no selfishness) is the ultimate goal
-Reincarnation
-Karma

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Buddhism- Mostly found today?

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-Mongolia
-Japan
-Vietnam
-China

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Hinduism- Country of origin?

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India

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Hinduism- Important People?

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Aryans (Based on the religion practiced by them)

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Hinduism- Sacred Text(s)?

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The Vedas

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Hinduism- Basic Beliefs?

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-Polytheistic
-Caste System
-Reincarnation
-Karma
-Believe all living things have souls (Animals and people)

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Hinduism- Mostly found today?

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Today largely practiced in India.

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What is Reincarnation?

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The rebirth of a soul in a new body

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What is Karma?

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The belief your actions determine your fate in your next life.

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What is the Caste System?

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In Hinduism, a system of social classes in India that are inherited and cannot be changed.

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What are the Brahmins?

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Priests Judges Scholars
-Most powerful caste
-Performed ceremonies

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What are the Kshatriyas?

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Rulers Warriors
-Made the laws

18
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What are the Vaisyas?

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Farmers Merchants Craftsmen
-Even though it is the third class, it is still respected

19
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What are the Sudras?

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Unskilled workers Manual labor
-Poorest caste
-Largest caste

20
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What are the Untouchables?

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Did dirty work (Picking up trash, etc.
-Outcasts
-We’re not to be seen

21
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Islam- Country of Origin?

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Arabian Peninsula

22
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Islam- Important People

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-Allah
-Angel Gabriel
-Muhammad

23
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Islam- Sacred Text(s)?

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Quran

24
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Islam- Basic Beliefs?

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-5 pillars of faith
-Monotheistic
-Sunni and Shia (Divided into 2 due to the death of Muhammad)

25
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Islam- Mostly found today?

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-Northern Africa
-Middle east
-Southern and eastern Asia

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Islam- Basic Beliefs?

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-5 pillars of faith
-Monotheistic
-Sunni and Shia (Divided into 2 due to the death of Muhammad)

27
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What do the Sunni believe?

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Sunni Muslims believe ANYBODY who can hold the community can be the next leader

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What do the Shia believe?

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Shia Muslims believe ONLY descendants of Muhammad can be the next leader

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What does Shinto mean?

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Shinto means¨way of Gods¨

30
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Shintoism- Country of origin?

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Japan

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Shintoism- Important people?

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-The Kami
-Ancestors (Ancestors become Kami once they die)

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Shintoism- Sacred Text(s)?

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No single sacred text

33
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Shintoism- Basic Beliefs

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-No rules for moral living
-No concepts of a single ruling God
-No founder
-Worships ancestors/Kami

34
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Shintoism- Mostly found today?

A

Japan

35
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Philosophy of Confucianism- Country of origin?

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Chinas government

36
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Philosophy of Confucianism- Important people?

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Confucius

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Philosophy of Confucianism- Sacred text(s)?

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-Four books
-Five classics

38
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Philosophy of Confucianism- Basic Beliefs?

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-5 relationships for men
-The golden rule
-If each relationship was based on kindness there would be peace and harmony

39
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Philosophy of Confucianism- Mostly found today?

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-Parts of China
-Vietnam
-South Korea
-North Korea

40
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What is the Golden Rule?

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Treat others the way you want to be treated.

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