World Religions

Question 1

What is Buddhism

Answer 1

Founded in India
Four Noble truths - eliminate desire
Eight fold path
Reincarnation plus Nirvana

Question 2

What is Christianity

Answer 2

Monotheistic 
Jesus founded in Israel/Middle East 
10 commandments 
Holy trinity 
Jesus is messiah

Question 3

What is Confucianism

Answer 3

Founded by Confucius in China
Book- analects
5 relationships-ORDER
filial piety: respect family/ elders

Question 4

What is Hinduism

Answer 4

Polytheistic
Founded in India on the Indus civilization
Caste system
Karma and dharma
Reincarnation
Book- Vedas

Question 5

What is Islam

Answer 5

Monotheistic
Founded by Mohammed in Arabia in the Middle East
Book- Koran
Mosques-place of worship
5 pillars: fasting, alms, Mecca, pray, Allah

Question 6

What is Judaism

Answer 6

Monotheistic 
Founded by Abraham in Israel in the Middle East 
Book- Torah 
Synagogue- place of worship 
10 commandments

Question 7

What is Shintoism

Answer 7

Founded in Japan
Nature and ancestor worship
Emperor is God

Question 8

What is Taoism/Daoism

Answer 8

Founded by laozi in China
Harmony with nature
Government is bad
Yin and yang

Question 9

What is Legalism

Answer 9

Founded by Shi huangdi in China
People are bad
Laws should govern

Question 10

What is animism

Answer 10

Founded in Africa and Americas
Spirits are in animals objects and things
Nature and ancestor warship
Symbol would be a animal like cat