World History Test 2

in Buddhism, the release of pain and suffering achieved after Enlightenment

religion which includes the caste system and goal is to reach moksha

a system of philosophical and ethical teachings founded by Confucius

For Confucius, what group served as a model of all society?

religion in which believers try to reach nirvana following the eightfold path

Four collections of sacred writings produced by the Aryans during their early days in India

the pathway to nirvana in which one must follow eight aspects to include right conduct

a mutual promise or agreement, especially an agreement b/t God and the Hebrew people

in Hinduism and Buddhism, the totality of the good and bad deeds which determines one's fate

When was Judaism fully developed?

The basic tenants of Judaism were established in the

the first five books of the Hebrew Bible

Why was Buddhism such a popular alternative to Hinduism?

the process by which a soul is reborn continuously until it achieves perfect understanding

in Hinduism, the release from the cycle of rebirth impelled by the law of karma

a part of the Vedas, the Hindu teachers' explanation of the sacred text

How would you best describe the last days of the Zhou Dynasty?

In a Confucianism society, whether a subordinate or superior, all people had to follow the

given to Moses on Mt. Sinai, the laws given for the people to obey

the doctrine of Buddhism which contains the eightfold path

Who was the founder of Buddhism?

the monotheistic religion which can be traced back to Father Abraham

What two religions challenged the dominance of Hinduism in around 500 BCE?

What book contains Confucius' philosophy?

Under what emperor did Buddhism reach its peak and during what dynasty?