The Spread of Belief Systems Flashcards
1
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Caste System in India
A
Lack of social mobility Born into a class Reincarnation promotes or demotes in the next life Cycle continues until heaven is reached NO SYMPATHY FOR THE UNTOUCHABLES
2
Q
Animism
A
Africa
All things in nature have a spirit
Polytheistic
3
Q
Shintoism
A
Japan
All things in nature have a spirit
Polytheistic
4
Q
Hinduism
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Caste System (strict social system w/ no social mobility)
India
Born into social class
Good behavior - good karma
Reincarnation
Move up & down social classes based on how you live your life
Main God: Brahman
Can’t grasp what Brahman looks like, so lesser gods with human form are worshiped
5
Q
Buddhism
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Nirvana (Heaven) Four Noble Truths (Why people suffer) Eightfold Path (blueprint for happiness) India & China Siddhartha Guatama (Buddha) Give up worldly selfishness
6
Q
Confucianism
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China
No relationship is equal (except for friends)
Old over young, men over women
Accept your place in society
Filial piety (respect for your parents and ancestors and elders)
7
Q
Daoism
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China Harmony with nature Acceptance and peace Reject world & human gov't Poets/hermits Yin and Yang balance
8
Q
Judaism
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Monotheistic Fertile Crescent (Egypt) Ethnic code of conduct Torah (Holy book) Ten Commandments (Moses) Hebrews are the chosen people
9
Q
Christianity
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Monotheistic Jesus was the son of God and the Messiah Ten Commandments (Moses) Old and New Testament of Bible Salvation and eternal life to those who follow Jesus Mercy and sympathy for the poor
10
Q
Islam
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Monotheistic (Allah) Arabia Muhammad (human prophet) spreads Islam Quran (holy book) Five Pillars of Islam Mosques Golden Age (Math & Science)
11
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Five Pillars of Islam
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Faith in one God Daily prayer facing Mecca Help the poor Hajj; pilgrimage to the holy city, Mecca Fast during the holy month of Ramadan (9th month- moon cycle)
