World Religions

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

Hebrews believe they are chosen people

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

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

Believe in Karma and Dharma

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

No founder of this religion

Lao Tse Founder

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

Not a religion that actively seeks to convert others.

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

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

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

Abraham and Moses were founders of which religion?

Began in India and incorporated Hinduism in its practice.

Focuses on achieving balance and harmony in the universe.

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

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

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

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

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

Religion started in China during the Zhou Dynasty.

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

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

Holy book is Vedas

Believe that rewards are earned through good deeds.

First major monotheistic religion

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

King Fu-Tzu founded this religion

Siddhartha Gautama founded this religion

Largest polytheistic religion.

Ethical code based on Five Relationships

Symbol is Yin/Yang