Belief Systems before 1000 ce

Which belief system essentially began as a religion that spread directly with state support?

Founder was a merchant living in the Middle East who had a revelation that became a new religion.

Went from being a small sect within Judaism to a widespread religion adopted as a state religion an Empire.

Which of the following is true in most interpretations of Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism?

Many of the Empires in China (like Han, Sui, Tang, Song, & Ming) supported this philosophy as a basis of the State.

The sacred texts of this religion are the Vedas and Upanishads.

Which belief system would most support the idea that one should honor ancestors, elders, and parents (filial piety)?

This belief system was the monotheistic foundation for both Christianity and Islam.

Which belief system emerged from Judaism in the 1st century?

The following group was probably the MOST influential in the early spread of Christianity, Buddhism, & Islam by 1000 ce?

All of the following are part of the "5 pillars of Islam" EXCEPT:

According to most interpretations of Islam, the Quran is...

Religion has no historical founder and is not a missionary religion (does not proselytize).

A _______ is a group that moves to a new region (by choice or by force) & takes their culture and identity with them

This East Asian belief was seen as complementing (going along with) rather than contradicting Confucianism.

The Caliph, or political and religious leader, is an example of State support for . . .

Which of the following were most likely to challenge the social hierarchy of the regions they began?

One of its basic principles was that the moral example of superiors will create a good society & government

The founder was a member of an upper caste in South Asia.

All of the following are centered on a form of monotheism EXCEPT:

As it spread into Southeast and East Asia, this religion split into 2 sects, Mahayana and Theravada.

One characteristic of this religion was that is challenged the social hierarchy of South Asia

Emphasis of belief includes the idea of moving toward release from the cycle of birth & rebirth.

Early teaching included an inclusive version of monotheism and later expanded into regions around the Mediterranean