U4L2: Buddhism Vocabulary

Question 1

The belief that actions in this life, whether good or bad, will decide your place in the next life.

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Karma

Question 2

Doing one's moral duty in this life so that the soul can advance in the next life

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Darma

Question 3

The leader of Japan who lost power to the Shoguns and Daimyo after the 800s.

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Emperor

Question 4

A philosophy/religion based on the teachings of the Buddha that started in the 500s BCE

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Buddhism

Question 5

Powerful Japanese family that ruled the country

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Soga Clan

Question 6

A philosophy/religion that follows the teachings of Confucius about a stable government and an orderly society

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Confucianism

Question 7

The traditional religion of Japan based on worshipping and respecting nature

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Shinto

Question 8

Changes in the government

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Reform

Question 9

The ultimate goal in buddhism to end suffering and achieve peace

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Nirvana

Question 10

A code by Prince Shotoku that directed the relationship between the ruling class and the people

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Question 11

Someone who substitutes for an emperor who is to young or too sick to rule

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Regent

Question 12

The rebirth of a soul in a new body

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Reincarnation

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