World Religions

Lao Tse Founder

Believe in Karma and Dharma

Spread to Southeast Asia and to East Asia. Actively seeks to convert others.

Goal is to merge with the Brahman after a series of reincarnations.

Abraham and Moses were founders of which religion?

Hebrews believe they are chosen people

Hebrews believe they are a chosen people. There is only one God.

Ethical code based on Five Relationships

Man's actions are in harmony with the universe and don't conflict with nature

Ideals formed the basis for the civil service exam in China.

Siddhartha Gautama founded this religion

Grew from Chinese philosophies and reaction to spread Confucianism and Buddhism.

Began in India and incorporated Hinduism in its practice.

The origin of this religion is unknown but it started in what is now India.

King Fu-Tzu founded this religion

Not a religion that actively seeks to convert others.

Religion started in China during the Zhou Dynasty.

Prince experienced pain, suffering, grief and wanted compassion for all.

Symbol is Yin/Yang

Believe that rewards are earned through good deeds.

God created a covenant with Abraham so he and his descendants would receive the land of Canaan.

Believe that desire is the cause of suffering and the way to end suffering is to end desire.

No founder of this religion

Largest polytheistic religion.

Not a religion but an ethical code that deals with moral character

First major monotheistic religion

Focuses on achieving balance and harmony in the universe and one's life.

Holy book is Vedas

Focuses on achieving balance and harmony in the universe.

Spread to areas immediately surrounding China - incorporated teachings of Buddhism.

Waiting for a Messiah one day to restore the nation of Israel

Primary goals are order, harmony, peace and hapiness on earth.

Trade and education spread throughout the Indian subcontinent and eventually to Southeast Asia