Southern and Eastern Asia Religion Flashcards
Hinduism founders/based on
No individual founder; they believe that all living things have souls; also believe in reincarnation
Buddhism founders/based on
Siddharthna Guatama is the founder; taught the four noble truths; believe in reincarnation
Islam founders/what it is based on
Based on the the teachings of Muhammad
Shintoism founders/what it is based on
no one important person; life and nature are sacred and must be protected; worship ancestors
Confucianism founders/what it is based on
Confucius is the founder; Golden Rule; Honesty, love of family, kindness to others, work, honesty, respect for the
Hinduism important/sacred texts
Vedas
Buddhism important/sacred texts
Tripitaka - contains teachings of Buddha
Islam important/sacred texts
Quran
Shintoism important/sacred texts
No sacred text
Confucianism important/sacred texts
For books and five classics including writings of Confucius
Which is not really a religion? What is it?
Confucianism is a philosophy
What is the Middle Way?
Eight Rules of Conduct in Buddhism
1. Try to recognize the truth
2. Try to avoid evil actions and bad people
3. Do not say things that hurt others
4. Respect other people and their belongings
5. Choose a job that does no harm to others
6. Do not think evil thoughts
7. Avoid excitement or anger
8. Work at meditation thinking carefully about what matters in life
What is another name for the Middle Way
Eightfold Path
What is Karma?
Good or bad behavior determines your fate
What is an ethnic group?
A group of individuals who share a common culture and have similar language
What is a religious group?
a group of people who share a common belief
What is reincarnation?
the idea that the soul does not die with the body but enters the body of another being (human or animal)
What are the four largest religions in order?
Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Where is Hinduism found?
India
Where is Buddhism found?
India and Southern and Eastern Asia
Where is Islam found?
Middle East and Southern and Eastern Asia
Where is Shintoism found?
Japan
Where is Confucianism found?
China
Beliefs of Hinduism
based on the religion practiced by the Aryans; monotheistic; believe that all living things have souls and in reincarnation until reaching Monsha
Beliefs of Buddhism
four noble truths in life - basic instruction that teaches suffering exists in the world and humans must reach enlightenment to rise above it; Nirvana is the ultimate goal
Beliefs of Islam
The Five Pillars of Faith
Beliefs of Shintoism
Life and nature are sacred and must be protected, Kami, worship ancestors
Beliefs of Confucianism
Golden Rule; Honesty, love of family, kindess to others, honesty, work, respect for the
Which religion or philosophy honors ancestors?
Shintoism
Which religion or philosophy focuses on the power roles within the society?
Hinduism
This religion is the earliest religion in Japan and has not spread to other parts of the world.
Shintoism
What is the importance of Confucianism to China’s government?
In 121 B.C. it was declared the official guiding practice for Chinese Government and has continued to influence the government for over 2000 years.
Why is the Ganges important?
It is considered sacred and people bathe in it to cleanse their sins
For which religion is the Ganges important?
Hinduism
What is the caste system?
The caste system is a belief that social class is hereditary and does not change throughout a person’s life. The only way to change castes is to be born into a a different one in the next life.
What is Kami?
divine spirits that live in nature
